The Kings Speech

  • 2011


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Average Rating 4.1/5
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2.0
In spite of all the calculated awards bait trappings and the starched tone, its a pleasure to watch. Av Club
2.0
Even a king can have a common stutter, this sturdy backstairs at the palace drama assures. EW
5.0
The Kings Speech tells the story of a man compelled to speak to the world with a stammer.It must be painful enough for one who stammers to speak to an .. Rogerebert
5.0
It is a singularly gratifying experience to watch this films three stars Firth, Bonham Carter, and Rush do what they do best: act.Its like watching a .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Tom Hooper turns history into formula. Can poor Bertie gather the nerves to address his people when duty calls Take a wild guess. Indie Wire
4.5
A stirring, handsomely mounted tale of unlikely friendship starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Variety
4.0
The Kings Speech is exactly that, although it may have a wider appeal than on initial thought. We Got This Covered
3.0
Honestly, the thought of George VI flubbing his big moment pales in the larger picture. Via some closing text, we learn that he inspired the nation to .. Time Out
4.0
By the rousing wartime finale, itll be a staunch, hard hearted republican who doesnt feel the urge to yell, God save the King! Time Out
2.5
Straining to elevate its real life footnote of a tale into a meaningful fable about a man, and nation, finding their voice, the film manages to spit o ..
4.5
It is a moving and charming film that is entertaining, touching and informative. Screen Daily
5.0
The production is a strong one.No one can do this sort of thing like the Brits. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Its a keep calm, carry on wartime melodrama of the first order, and stiff though it may be, it is never less than brilliantly done.This is no simple e ..
4.3
Often, the performances we most admire are those where actors stretch themselves the furthest by taking on roles with handicaps. Paste Magazine
4.5
As great as the screenplay and direction are, this is ultimately a performance piece and its veteran actor Firth who rightly deserves the highest prai .. IGN
4.0
The Kings Speech has grace and charm.Ending as it does on the eve of World War II, it may even leave a patriotic lump in the throat. Telegraph
4.0
The tension between them is at least as much temperamental as it is cultural or economic. Telegraph
5.0
The keenest pleasure of The Kings Speech is watching the developing relationship between two men who initially have a very convincing distaste for eac ..
5.0
A sense of terrible urgency engulfs the therapy, but what an ending it offers.
5.0
But as presented by Hooper and his marvelous actors, this world is gone but not so distant at all, and The Kings Speech is that rare classy period pie .. Cinema Blend
5.0
Hooper and screenwriter David Seidler place the clash of new technology and old fashioned leadership on the table first, but the Oscar worthy performa .. Ny Daily News
4.5
Inspiring, and wholly entertaining, THE KINGS SPEECH is an example of the type of film that isnt made enough anymore. JoBlo
4.5
The Kings Speech, however, is an intelligent film with beautiful direction by Hooper, that manages to offer a charm and sense of humor that even audie .. Screen Rant
4.4
In lesser hands, these scenes could easily have degenerated into sentimentality or farce.Instead, in theirs, theyre revealing and playful and witty an .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
As they do, the film means to be the cinematic answer to Suketu Mehtas book, Maximum City that is, it wants to draw a vibrant portrait of Mumbai in al .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
Under Hoopers deft direction, it packs the suspense of a thriller: Will the monarch falter before the crosshairs of the microphone or rise to eloquenc .. Philly
3.0
There is no suspense in this, but there is much to enjoy in the performances. Philly
5.0
Tom Hooper directs this stunningly acted biodrama with just the right mixture of sobriety, humor, and emotional catharsis. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
This plush, evocative slice of British royal history is also an irresistible portrait of an unlikely friendship and a rousing tale of triumph over adv .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Theres a sly moment when Bertie is wistfully transfixed by a motion picture newsreel of the epochs most potent orator, Germanys new chancellor, Herr H .. Village Voice
5.0
He has great fun with this material and cast the heck of the film. Rogers Movie Nation
4.2
It makes for a smart historical pic, one thats amiable, comically wry, informative and wonderful as a period drama thats polished in its details. Sover
4.4
The Kings Speech delivers solid drama with a rousing climax a fully satisfying and uplifting period piece that achieves its dramatic potential without .. ReelViews
3.8
The writing and the actors alone provide a happy and satisfying emotional connection. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
No holiday season would be complete without a starchy British historical drama, and the Weinstein Company obliges us this year with this pleasant stor .. Chicago Reader
4.4
Out of the shame of that moment rises a rich comedy of class reconciliation, the humanity of regality, and the healing power of vocal exercises. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Tom Hooper proves...that he has a firm understanding of the filmmaking process and elicits award worthy performances from his stars.
5.0
Consequently, its all the more compelling to see if hell rise to the level required of a sovereign. Usa Today
2.0
The movie is driven by a great script and the two great performances by Firth and Rush. Lariat
3.0
The way the friendship develops between the characters is sublimely touching. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Call it a glossy inspirational inversion of Pygmalion, or a sports flick for those who prefer royals to athletes, but theres no denying the universal .. News Review
4.5
While its always nice to have Oscar caliber films one can admire and appreciate, its even better when you can throw in that they entertain and even mo .. Screen It
4.0
With more stately homes than the National Trust, and as many respected thesps as the Harry Potter franchise, its a reassuring tale of love conquering .. Independent
4.0
The Kings Speech is fine middlebrow entertainment, well put together and beautifully played by its leads. Independent
4.4
The Kings Speech a crowning achievement powered by a dream cast digs vibrant human drama out of the dry dust of history. Rolling Stone
4.5
Its a beautiful performance that tells us as much with a quiet sigh as it does with a razor sharp line of dialog. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
One way to understand the form of Walther Ruttmanns Berlin, Symphony of a Great City, is to see it as producing states of flow that reinforce a flat o .. Pop Matters
1.5
One way to understand the form of Walther Ruttmanns Berlin, Symphony of a Great City, is to see it as producing states of flow that reinforce a flat o .. Pop Matters
4.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Tom Hooper, The Kings Speech is based on a true story and stars Colin Firth as the Quee .. View London
3.5
A powerful back story does not necessarily improve a movie, but The Kings Speech has a pretty irresistible one.It might even end with a dramatic night .. News Day
2.0
Firth is tremendously touching in the role without even once condescending to the audience. Cs Monitor
5.0
The Kings Speech is the rare work of art thats also an immense crowdpleaser. New York Post
5.0
Altogether satisfying, compelling true story of King George VIs speech impediment and the unconventional therapist who treated him. Colin Firth and Ge .. Film Journal International ..
4.5
But because it actually does what it sets out to do namely, please the crowd its difficult to find fault with it.Better instead to simply enjoy it. Az Central
3.1
The movie isnt badly done, just overdone a cozy art house crowd pleaser coasting on the expectations of its genre. Boston
4.0
Firth catches all this in a performance that runs from anguish to a deadpan acceptance of the absurdities that are part of his predicament. Smh
5.0
The Lowdown: An improbable subject becomes a magnificently enjoyable and moving film experience that needs to be seen. Mountain X
5.0
Before the invention of the microphone, a stuttering prince really needed to only stand up straight and look good in a uniform. Npr
4.5
(When Firth wins the Oscar for Best Actor in a few hours for this role, it will be one of the rare happy concurrences of the actual best performance o ..
5.0
The natural joke of pomposity punctured by a pauper fuels the humour of David Seidlers lively screenplay, but Firth and Rush make it much more than ju .. Toronto Star
3.0
Like The Queen, Hoopers film is a classy, handsomely mounted, vastly entertaining drama, featuring Oscar caliber performances by Colin Firth and Geoff .. Emanuellevy
5.0
But to the end there remains the need to preserve a certain distance. Guardian
4.0
If this is to be the UK Film Councils swan song its gone out on a high note, or rather a regal flourish of trumpets.Tom Hoopers richly enjoyable and h .. Guardian
5.0
The films course could have easily tipped over into absurd farce or fake nostalgia, but in the skilled hands of director Tom Hooper, and with the seas .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
James Kendrick James Kendrick offers, exclusively on Qnetwork, over 2,500 reviews on a wide range of films. Q Network
5.0
Its a technical tour de force, and tremendously raw and touching in its vulnerability. Daily Mail
5.0
Its a fantastic cinematic experience with its premise based around looming threat of pure menace, inspirational message, and top notch performances fr .. Cinema Crazed
5.0
Given the deceptively slight material, this is a meaty and satisfying film.
5.0
Susan Grangers review of The Kings Speech (Weinstein Company) Colin Firth is extraordinary and Geoffrey Rush is electrifying in this engrossing, fact .. Susang Ranger
5.0
Its an epic story, but the regal pomp and pageantry are never intrusive. Observer
4.0
Timothy Spall is a treasure and always a safe bet for a great performance. Movies
3.0
Youll get all the fact ish parts of a true story, some bold lies to smooth out the jagged edges and just enough poignant heartwarmth to amplify the st .. Movies
5.0
But it is not the whole story.There is a kernel to this movie which feels harder and more stubborn than the pleasing, period fluff that enfolds it. New Yorker
5.0
The film itself is a strong Best Picture prospect to say the least. Time
3.0
The Kings Speech is irresistibly entertaining, wonderfully acted and funny thanks to Rushs comic brilliance and straight man Firths amazing performanc .. Boston Herald
5.0
Its a wonderful story, full of humour, pathos and irony, whose potential is fully realised in director Tom Hoopers film thanks to first class, Oscar c .. Express
4.4
To some this lends the picture a gratifying, un stuffy immediacy; to others, itll just seem odd.Either way, from that intimate camera to actor perspec .. Chicago Tribune
4.0
Without such top notch acting, its hard to imagine the film being quite as compelling, but as it stands, The Kings Speech is one of the best movies yo .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
Travel without prejudice and you will enjoy a moving, impeccably acted and surprisingly funny slice of comfort food. The Irish Times
3.5
...a touching tribute to a man who has been ignored by history ...enlivened by the performances of Rush and Firth aided by a fine performance by Carte .. Tony Medley
2.0
Coming on the heels of The Damned United, Tom Hooper displays a similar deftness here at examining the gears of British human behavior turning under e .. Coles Mithey
5.0
For a dialogue heavy picture this one is exhilarating, and without even realizing it I discovered when it was finished Id gently moved all the way for .. Movie Freak
4.5
The Bottom Line: Despite being a period piece about the monarchy, The Kings Speech offers a warmth and familiarity that allows for easy entry as an in ..
4.5
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4.5
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
4.4
Wonderful entertainment, anchored by two brilliant actors acting brilliantly together. Aisle Seat
4.5
A superior historical drama and a sincerely inspiring movie experience. Herald Sun
4.4
That simplicity allows us to concentrate on the drama, particularly Firths beautifully felt performance.He shows us the almost physical discomfort of .. Nj
2.0
Far from a boring Brit drama or stuffy period piece, this immensely satisfying film sparkles with wit and charm. E Online
5.0
The picture achieves the improbable feat of drawing out a kings humanity and minimizing the pomp and circumstance that so often negates it. Film School Rejects
4.5
Cinematically told and firmly rooted in its characters, this is an absolute crowd pleaser. Film Ink
5.0
Inspiring, funny, touching, and delivered with craftsmanship and artistry. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
His performance is royally faultless throughout and surely deserves all the praise that will be bestowed up on it for this great role. Cine Vue
5.0
Rush is every bit as good.It all adds up to a very special film with a near perfect mix of pathos, humour and well observed period detail. Mirror
5.0
The fact that it also delivers pure unadulterated entertainment is quite a cinematic achievement. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
At times, Lionel appears smug in his good humour, but Rush allows us glimpses of self doubt too. Digital Spy
4.5
See it, then say it for yourself: The Kings Speech is the best movie of 2010. Tamp A Bay
4.0
The heart of this film is the relationship between Bertie and Lionel and it works superbly because of those performances. Abc
4.0
Its a handsomely mounted, finely acted and, above all, intelligent drama that puts flesh on the bones of historical figures. Nz Herald
4.0
This excellent buddy flick is an easily accessible and very satisfying comedy drama... An intelligent, feel good hit. Flicks
4.4
The Kings Speech is the epitome of prestige cinema, an impeccably crafted and emotionally compelling drama that deserves the many laurels it surely wi .. Stl Today
0.5
The Kings Speech: Charles Mudede Really, Really Hates Kings What do you get if you send a Marxist to a film about a king (particularly if that film is .. The Stranger
5.0
By the films end I was in tears: a pathetic critic thing whimpering in the half dark, knocked into resistlessness by the power of storytelling. Ft
3.1
Strip it down to its barest form, and what you have is a been there done that sports movie with a speech standing in for the big game. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Lots of people will consider The Kings Speech the best movie of the year; for me its simply one of the best made movies of the year. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
So The Kings Speech is steeped in historical detail, earns its feel good moments honestly enough and is anchored by a pair of delightfully showy perfo .. Larsen On Film
5.0
The basic structure of this sort of inspirational drama should be familiar to most viewers. Christianity Today
5.0
But it is also about the pleasures of acting that is as good as in any movie this year perhaps better.Firth and Rush are equals, beautifully matched. Hollywood And Fine
5.0
Thats not quite what EM Forster famously wrote, but it serves as the leitmotif of The Kings Speech, as ripe a piece of Oscar bait as you are likely to .. The Arts Desk
5.0
This is a stunning piece of cinema and a perfect, feel good start to the New Year. The Sun
4.5
It is uncommon to find a film which can make you cry and cheer with equal measure. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Seidler supplies a wit and speed to the script that the cast eats up readily, making the initial scenes between Rush and Firth exceptional in their di .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.5
What it lacks in novelty it makes up for in executing this type of movie making about as well as it can be done. The Filmy Ap
3.0
But its the underlying bits of Shakespearean tragedy that make the story resonate far beyond the palace walls. Patriot Ledger
3.5
A playful comic drama that treats serious matters of state as a sitcom level inconvenience for three perfectly delightful characters played by three t .. Antagony & Ecstasy
5.0
As Logue, Mr. Rush has rarely been better and thats really saying something.Logue is a study in subtle expressions and dry, exquisitely timed wit. Big Picture Big Sound
3.0
The power of The Kings Speech comes from its performances. Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter have been perfectly cast. The Film Pie
3.8
The film also offers broad parallels and common ground between the two men, as fathers and husbands. Js Online
4.5
The handsome, trophy attracting film is more playful than profound, but it does contain quietly measured insights into class, comportment, and one ser .. Straight
4.0
Director Darren Aronofsky made something real with Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler. Sandiego Reader
3.5
The film does nothing wrong.It features confident production values and good performances but never reaches the peak of excellence for this critic. Hollywood Chicago
5.0
The combination of spectacular performances and masterful direction turns this story into an all consuming emotional experience. Shockya
5.0
These are the sort of plum roles that can all too easily turn into smoked ham, but Firth and Rush manage them with an ideal balance of flourish and re .. Film Comment
5.0
It certainly has the whiff of Oscar bait about it. But when its executed this superbly you cant help but concede its good enough to warrant it. Sky
4.5
Yet The Kings Speech is magnificent cinema, alternately funny, touching and stirring, thanks to star turns by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, a rivetin .. Sbs
3.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
5.0
But at its heart, The Kings Speech tells a tale of plain old anxiety, a not uncommon theme in the human experience. Chron
4.0
Its not quite the world beating effort the British film press might have you thinking it is, but its a perfectly functional, frequently enjoyable biop .. The Shiz Nit
2.0
Most actors would salivate over either role.As the assured therapist with a daunting assignment, Rush has great fun with the teacher role. Mercury News
4.5
By now we almost take Firths brilliance for granted. Almost. Hes magnificent here, as are Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Bitly
4.0
A fascinating insight into an untold piece of history, The Kings Speech is warm hearted and funny when it could have been frightfully dull. The Skinny
4.4
What really sets the film apart are the magnificent performances by Firth and Rush. No La
3.8
The relationship between teacher and monarch is what really makes the film worth seeing. Scene Stealers
4.0
Although far from a traditional end of year monarchical film, The Kings Speech is an entertaining sidebar to history and, unlike the Kings actual spee .. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Its not a typical Oscar bait picture, but nominations, at least, seem likely in the near future. reason
3.5
Top drawer performances and a script spun from an intriguing episode in the British blueblood annals, this is a solid, slick but undeniably convention .. Film 4
3.0
Firths performance in this great film cements his status as one of the best actors working today. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
Its a lovely, heartfelt film performed impeccably by a charming cast. Streaming Quickflix
4.5
The Kings Speech is one of the most pleasurable movies to come along in years. Wsj
5.0
Its a wonderfully delightful film filled with great performances, particularly from Firth and Rush. This is one of the best films of the year and shou ..
3.5
Its a clever and engaging motion picture.The dialogue has snap, panache, and charm. Tony Mack
5.0
But its a stammer with strong psychological (not to mention commercial) overtones. Ny Mag
4.5
Its also very funny in their Oscar and Felix byplay, rather than Oscar and Oscar banter, with a royal straight man playing to the deliciously clowning .. New City Film
4.5
Fortunately, the film follows through as a thoroughly satisfying drama about how history casts the most unlikely actors for its plum parts. Winnipeg Free Press
4.4
Yet, in spite of everything this is a film thats enjoyable and entertaining. Cinema Sight
5.0
The Kings Speech is hands down 2010s best movie and will in the end leave you speechless. Tri City Herald
5.0
Through this often tumultuous friendship is where The Kings Speech finds its heartbeat, Rush contemplating Firths reserve with a spirited turn full of .. Trespass Mag
5.0
> > The combination of his riveting portrayal of the Duke of York, known to his family as Bertie, and Geoffrey Rushs magnificent performance as a no n .. Daily Star
5.0
This cinematic royal gem should take its rightful place as king of the mountain right alongside The Queen, Elizabeth and Shakespeare in Love. This mov .. Entertainment Spectrum
5.0
Wonderful performances, a bit of history and an absorbing character study make The Kings Speech one of the best movies of the year. Qc Times
5.0
The spectator never doubts the fear of this prince, the genius and good heart of his master or the courage of the man who will become king.
2.5
The Madness of King George (1994) is a lot more substantive than this precious bid for kneejerk Oscars. Boston Phoenix
3.8
The recipe book presentation surely doesnt do the story justice, but the cast is sensational, and the result is a treat. Sf Examiner
4.4
Exclusive Jennifer Love Hewitt Details Iconic I Know What You Did Last Summer Scene Its been 21 years since I Know What You Did Last Summer hit the bi .. Us Magazine
3.0
Bertie, as hes known to his family, looks like hes going to his own execution when hes got to give a radio speech, nearly strangling on every word. Assignment X
3.5
Any scene chewing would have tipped the feel of the film toward Actors Acting; as it stands, its just good (and often amusing) drama.So a professional .. Washington City Paper
4.5
As you get into the film you realize its...quite an extraordinary framework in which Colin Firth can deliver this performance. Need Coffee
2.0
Exceptional performances To be sure. Exceptional movie Not quite. Review Journal
3.8
Its a nice, entertaining inspirational drama that doesnt push its themes too hard or delve into unnecessary schmaltz. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
5.0
Tom Hoopers terrific, Oscar worthy film is not merely a spot on period piece; its also a heartfelt study in the shadings of courage, a film about duty .. Miami
2.5
What was a remarkably entertaining costume drama soon becomes a remarkable slog. Movie Martyr
3.0
The Kings Speech is the kind of well acted, handsomely mounted, British period piece that seems more meaningful while youre watching it than it actual .. Metro Times
3.5
I prefer the abrasive gags and kinkiness of the Neveldine Taylor Gamer, but this sleek cavalcade of grids and portals marks another unmistakable step .. Cine Passion
3.5
Most people will enjoy The Kings Speech, and many will forget it immediately afterwards. Metromix.com
5.0
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4.0
Not just one of the most entertaining British films in years, but one of the most intriguing, too. Little White Lies
1.5
When youre telling a story about people as well documented as the English royals, its difficult to achieve a fresh outlook; and unfortunately Mr. Hoop .. Critics Notebook
3.5
But it is hard to resist the charms of the script, and the two lead performances. Kpbs
5.0
When King George V dies, Lionel becomes the Princes psychotherapist, one of many great moments Firth and Rush share, layered as they are with abundant .. MLive.com
4.0
... as a genteel middlebrow entertainment, is largely very well played indeed, and thus deserves to do well. MSN Movies
3.0
A wonderfully acted, well crafted motion picture, but one that is also brutally dull.
3.0
The true story of a man who had to literally and metaphorically find his voice, with in a very real sense the fate of the world depending on it. Movie Mom
5.0
Their patchy and at times fiery friendship is ultimately touching and drives the movie. Standard Net Au
4.4
Sure, its predictable. But Hooper is a fine storyteller and this is an undeniably fine work. .
3.0
Some people never learn. Which is why the great pedagogical movies are for all of us, every last one. Buffalo News
3.0
Beneath that, its Firth who lets us read Berties anxiety, embarrassment and misery beneath the stiff upper lip. Pgh City Paper
5.0
The finale is guaranteed to have audiences cheering and sobbing with joy. Liver Pool Echo
5.0
Im sure I could find a fault somewhere in this film if I really tried, but it wouldnt be significant enough to matter. The Kings Speech is perfect. The Mercury
3.8
Hooper shoots much of the action with Terry Gilliam esque fisheye lenses, to suggest that Bertie feels alienated from his environment and to add a fun .. Gomemphis
5.0
Only viewers who are entirely impervious to dramatic pleasure will fail to enjoy the ensuing contestnot just between Lionel and Bertie but also betwee .. The Nation
2.0
Charming, humorous, and engaging throughout, The Kings Speech is easily one of the best films of the year. Sa Current
2.0
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4.5
A beautifully crafted, sturdily constructed, sublimely written story shimmering with robust humanity and impish wit. Brandon Fibbs
4.0
Tom Hooper directs a film that gives a rich and warm study of the royal family of England.This is one of the best written films of the year. Leepers Us
4.0
Colin Firths made an amazing film by being a stuttering, upper class English gent Hugh Grant must be bloody kicking himself. News Of The World
4.5
See It/Rent It/Skip It: See it.Its one of the best movies of the year. Blogs Houston Press
4.3
A brilliant Colin Firth leading a sensational cast with Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.4
The threat of world war looms outside the door, but the movie is really about one man, at war with himself, and the people close to him who helped him .. Host Madison
4.5
The Kings Speech contains brilliant cinematography, acting and direction. The flick was as exciting as 3D action adventure! Give Firth the Oscar!
3.0
Solid, harmonious. But maybe it could have used a little more nerve, risk.
5.0
Sometimes its all just too painful to behold.On the other hand, this distinct celebration of the organic side of life strikes you with its beautiful m .. Japan Times
4.0
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3.8
Theres nothing particularly profound going on in this tale of a prince finding common ground with a commonersimply a satisfying pairing of two talente .. City Weekly
5.0
This is not an action film by any means, but youll still be on the edge of your seat when part of Georges therapy is to swear like a trooper. Birmingham Mail
4.0
A year after his acclaimed performance in Tom Fords A Single Man, Colin Firth delivers the finest of his career as a stammering George VI. This Is London
4.0
Such films have to be arty enough to get two thumbs up from Peter Bradshaw but not arty enough to alienate a multiplex audience. Ultra Culture
3.8
The Kings Speech is in many ways the art house version of a crowd pleasing summer blockbusterit keeps you entertained while youre in the theater, but .. Nyc Film Critic
4.0
In any case, the film is fun and emotional without falling into the farce or melodrama, while refusing to exaggerate the facts or invent miraculous cu ..
5.0
Adding to the aura of faded splendor is Danny Cohens low wattage cinematography, which makes everything look as if it had been steeped in strong tea. Ny Books
5.0
Nominated for 13 Academy Awards, The Kings Speech is a surprisingly, charming period piece that examines the relationship between a stammering young p .. The Reel Deal
5.0
An inspiring story about one mans quest to overcome a speech impediment to lead his nation. Big Hollywood
5.0
So refreshingly entertaining and touching that you want everyone you know to see it twice.
4.4
The Kings Speech is a finely crafted period piece that mixes drama, some social comedy and sumptuous movie making into an entertaining and inspiration .. Jc Online
4.4
Two great performances, neither marked by that look at me! showiness all too often found in those genteel, award grubbing, British period pieces that .. Jackson Ville
4.5
It never ceases to amaze me how cinema can be able to transform a small anecdote into a heroic epic. Cinencuentro
4.5
... it explores the backroom of power, its anxieties and chiaroscuros, the artifice of representation... Cinencuentro
4.5
... had the ability to masterfully orchestrate the different elements of the film, especially the multi star cast... Cinencuentro
4.5
But ultimately this is Firths film, confirming his status as one of our finest screen actors, with a matchless line in agonisingly repressed Brits. Bfi
4.4
This is a film bursting with words; much of it elegant dialogue, some of it energetic bursts of profanity. Sign On Sandiego
5.0
Very funny in some places, full of tension in others and terribly moving at times, The Kings Speech is brilliantly written and performed.
2.0
But instead of feeling stodgy and stiff, the movie inspires and it humanizes the Royal Family with warmth and humor. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
2.0
Its refreshing to see a historical drama avoid grand gestures and sweeping melodrama in favor of smaller more intimate stories. Events Austin 360
4.4
The film is beautifully put together, bouncing back and forth between comedic highpoints and tear inducing moments of triumph ... Atlantic City Weekly
5.0
Of course, the film has its sentimental touches... but the film goes further... its a fable about friendship, or rather, about loneliness that can be .. Chilango.com
4.5
John Currans taut direction underscores the moral sucker punches hidden in Angus MacLachlans (Junebug) suspenseful script. Bay Area Reporter
3.0
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2.5
A scantily used Rorschach device typifies the wasted potential here. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
4.4
The Kings Speech is anything but a stiff upper lip drama as constrained as a corseted queen. It is, however, perfect film fodder for discerning audien ..
4.0
The Kings Speech is an engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable historical drama. Cinema Clips
1.5
Whats so interesting about watching a stammering British royal in the 1930s learning to speak well As it turns out, plenty.
4.0
A well crafted piece of entertainment built around a couple of flashy but engaging performances from Firth and Geoffrey Rush... Scotsman
4.5
Everyone loves the story of an underdog, and everyone will love The Kings Speech, a rare movie for grown ups. Hampt On Roads
3.0
A polite, occasionally rousing, and more often than not, boring affair. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
5.0
But it is a rare movie indeed that successfully uses empathy rather than sympathy. Hono Lulu Pulse
5.0
Adapting a true story has never been about being faithful to facts, per se; the genius lies in taking fiction and finding ways to make it truthful. Blogs Crikey
4.0
A deeply entertaining, deeply middlebrow drama about a speech impediment. Montreal Gazette
1.5
It never strums hard on its larger underlying themes.And, God knows, it never deteriorates into one of those awful triumph of the human spirit tales. Truth Dig
5.0
With the calendar almost closed, the best mature drama of 2010 arrives. Firth and Rush are majestic, as is Hoopers handling of touching history. Empire Online
4.0
Hooper has teased out of the brilliant script and Oscar worthy central performances an electric crowd pleaser that borrows the best of Brit period cin .. What Culture
4.4
Tribune Review The Kings Speech is the kind of history lesson you wish you had gotten in school, an inspiring private story behind a public person tha .. Entertainment Sltrib
5.0
With first rate performances from an A list cast, the handsome period piece The Kings Speech is one of the most accessibly entertaining films of its k .. Boxoffice Magazine
5.0
An utterly absorbing relationship study between a Royal and a commoner ... shining gem in British cinemas crown jewels, full of wit and decorum. Real.com
5.0
A tender contemplation then, on duty and the crippling weight of expectancy. Clothes Onfilm
2.0
Its best to be more guarded against beautiful vapidity.The Kings Speech certainly looks fulfilling but should leave you craving more. Movie Day At The Court
4.5
A good, well made historical biopic that stands out for a luxury cast that does not have a single flaw notwithstanding the excessive overacting of Tim .. Ernestodiez Martinez
4.4
In a 24 hour news cycle, its hard to believe a man with the elocution of a Pet Rock could be crowned King of the World. But at a time when the phonogr ..
4.0
Firth is superb in the lead role offering a perfectly observed blend of vulnerability and frustration alongside hints of arrogance. Baltic Times
0.5
Its good to be the king. Unless you are Prince Albert. Deserves a nomination for Best Picture and Best Actor for Firth.
5.0
At its best when highlighting the delightful badinage between Colin Firth as the recently crowned King George VI and Geoffrey Rush as his not so humbl ..
4.0
A little bit of rounding of Firths character, a little more time spent on his less pleasant characteristics and less attention spent on building drama .. Wild Sound
4.5
There is much to like here and it truly succeeds at what it sets out to do, and that is inspire, enlighten and entertain. Iamrogue
5.0
I think it would be more effective on the stage, sans score and with only the implications of greater world events in the background. Geek Week



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