Original View Date: March 23rd, 2011
No, 'The King's Speech' is not a bad movie. In fact I think all those nominations are pretty legit. But I fail to see any of the spectacular aspects that allowed the film to win four big awards. This is not a film I would've seen if it weren't for the Oscars. Again, it's not that the film is bad but '127 Hours', 'True Grit' and 'The Fighter' were so much more suitable for the Best Picture.
In order to give this film a fair review I shall never mention the Oscars from this point.
I'd say the most plausible part of this film is the overall feel. It's elegant and royal and it's British in the early 1900's. The soundtrack is terrific and complemented well with the mood of the background.
I wasn't attracted to the plot at all. This is a personal problem however it became the movie's when it failed to entertain. I'm not an action junkie and I am capable of being entertained with drama which is why I love 'Rocky' and 'Gran Torino'. Not a lot of comedy which the trailer had promised and not a lot of drama I must say.
The dominant theme I'm seeing is the friendship between two people who are placed in different social classes. However I really felt they missed a note towards the climax. The film feels like it's progressing without eminently finishing its subplots or conflicts.
Colin Firth's character's problems were just repetitive, not sympathy provoking. Personally I never found his character likable even till the end. Firth delivers but this is his same old role again. Rush's character is much more pleasant and relatable to his shortcomings. The two actors have good chemistry as the two leading roles.
'The King's Speech' is an underwhelming, quality drama; definitely not the 'best' but there are redeemable aspects of the film.
Rating: ★★★☆☆
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