"The King's Speech" (2010) - a film about George VI

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by blujean

I didn't feel it deserved an R rating either daria.
It was an excellent movie. I saw it 3 times!

It was indeed. I lost count of how many times I've gone to the movies to see it (stopped keeping track after three).

[pgm1952]

This was an exceptional movie. I rarely want to see a movie a second or third time but this was one of the rare ones. I think Colin Firth is outstanding even if he hardly resembles George VI.

One point of interest for anyone who cares... Michael Gambon (of the Harry Potter films) plays George V in this movie; in 2003 he played Edward VII in "The Lost Prince", father of George V!! This I found very amusing and ironic.

[IloveCP]

Originally Posted by Daria_S

And I also don't get why there was an 'edited' version. Because let's be honest, there are movies out there that have a lot more cursing, as well as violence and sex to boot, so really, no reason to cut out/edit the only thirty seconds/one minute of swearing in the entire production. It went with the scene. The man was angry and frustrated, so he swore.

I wonder if that scene, in which he swore, actually happened.I wonder what the Queen, who might have saw the film,thought of it too!

[Iluvbertie]

We know that the Queen wouldn't care - she is on record earlier in her career when she was to watch a show and people were concerned about what one of the show's stars might say. Her comment was along the lines of: 'Let him say what he likes. I am the daughter of a sailor and married to a sailor'.

I am sure that she is fully aware that her father would, on occasions, swear - just like her husband.

[HRHHermione]

Originally Posted by Iluvbertie

We know that the Queen wouldn't care - she is on record earlier in her career when she was to watch a show and people were concerned about what one of the show's stars might say. Her comment was along the lines of: 'Let him say what he likes. I am the daughter of a sailor and married to a sailor'.

I am sure that she is fully aware that her father would, on occasions, swear - just like her husband.

Yes exactly- and the movie is such a sympathetic, lovely portrait of her parents that I'm sure the Queen loved it. William said publicly that he loved it, and I doubt he'd have done that had the Queen been angry about the way her father was portrayed.

[Warren]

It's no secret that George VI had a temper and when feeling under pressure or frustrated could let fly.
It was probably a healthier option than bottling it up.

[Al_bina]

I watched the film a few days ago. Performances by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush were impressive. I was not impressed by Ms. Bonham Carter's performance. Costumes were great. The portrayal was quite sugary.

[Lenora]

The play which inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush The King's Speech will receive its world premiere in 2012 in Guildford.
Play of The King's Speech to premiere in UK - Telegraph

[No1_Saint]

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. A top effort with stunning wardrobes and sets.

[Breffney]

Originally Posted by Lenora

The play which inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush The King's Speech will receive its world premiere in 2012 in Guildford.
Play of The King's Speech to premiere in UK - Telegraph

It will also travel to the Theatre Royals at Nottingham, Bath, Brighton, London's Richmond Theatre before concluding at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on March 17th.

The King's Speech Will Embark on U.K. Tour in February 2012; Initial Casting Announced - Playbill.com