It is easy to see why the king's speech has been a huge success with a fantastic cast, costumes, story and settings. As I am writing this I must confess that it is written a rather long time after I saw the film originally. So long after in fact, that I was watching the BAFTA's just last week and saw it win 8 awards. I have often wondered to myself why a film about a speech impediment would become a worldwide hit and be nominated for almost 100 different awards in 54 different award ceremonies worldwide, but this no long confuses me.
The film is both realistic and fantasy. The director, Tom Hooper introduces the audience to a world of harsh times and family feuds which is dark yet sumptuous and beautiful. This period drama differs to all previous dramas as it doesn't scream, 'I'm a period drama, I am a love story, look at me!'
The King's Speech proves there is still life in old-school British period dramas – and that the British are capable of producing a period drama that isn't a run of the mill remake of classic literature. It is fresh, beautiful and worth a watch.
My Star Rating:
9.5/10 *
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