The Kings Speech

gynn · 19-02-2011, 23:15

Went to see this tonight at the cinema. What a wonderfully uplifting film, with a performance from Colin Firth to take the breath away.

Watch it if you get the chance, and you will see the following actual war broadcast from King George VI in a completely different light.

ossylass · 20-02-2011, 00:00

I saw "The King's Speech", and thought it was an amazing film. I can remember my parents listening to the speeches of King George VI and Winston Churchill on the radio, but didn't know why they were so important.

Greeny · 21-02-2011, 11:21

I too enjoyed the film and learned about history at the same time , well deserved awards for both Colin Firth and supporting actor/tress .

gynn · 28-02-2011, 05:41

So a well deserved Oscar for Colin Firth, plus Oscars for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay......

garinda · 28-02-2011, 07:44

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Originally Posted by gynn

So a well deserved Oscar for Colin Firth, plus Oscars for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay......

Well Colin Welland did famously announce 'The British are coming.' When he collected his Oscar for Charriots of Fire in 1982.

What he didn't say was they were coming by rowing boat.

jaysay · 28-02-2011, 10:39

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Originally Posted by garinda

Well Colin Welland did famously announce 'The British are coming.' When he collected his Oscar for Charriots of Fire in 1982.

What he didn't say was they were coming by rowing boat.

Didn't we win it last year too

garinda · 28-02-2011, 11:08

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Didn't we win it last year too

British films and actors have received many nominations, since Colin Welland's infamous proclamation in '82.

Slumdog, Ghandi, Emma Thompson, Brendas Fricker and Blethyn, Daniel Day Lewis, Helen Mirren, Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Helena Bonham Carter, Nick Park.

The Brits are usually well represented most years.

We're good at dressing up, and playing Let's Pretend.

gynn · 28-02-2011, 12:39

But have you noticed that, whenever they cast a baddie in an American film, its always an Englishman.

Usually Gary Oldman.

garinda · 28-02-2011, 13:10

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Originally Posted by gynn

But have you noticed that, whenever they cast a baddie in an American film, its always an Englishman.

Usually Gary Oldman.

We're also known for being able to deliver a withering put down.

jaysay · 28-02-2011, 19:23

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Originally Posted by garinda

British films and actors have received many nominations, since Colin Welland's infamous proclamation in '82.

Slumdog, Ghandi, Emma Thompson, Brendas Fricker and Blethyn, Daniel Day Lewis, Helen Mirren, Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Helena Bonham Carter, Nick Park.

The Brits are usually well represented most years.

We're good at dressing up, and playing Let's Pretend.

Ya I keep looking at your many Avatars G

cashman · 28-02-2011, 21:09

well have listened to that speech gynn n thought the king was a utterly boring git, wouldn't have inspired me a great deal.

gynn · 28-02-2011, 21:44

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well have listened to that speech gynn n thought the king was a utterly boring git, wouldn't have inspired me a great deal.

If you watch the film you might feel differently. With his horrific speech impediment, even that attempt was a triumph.

cashman · 28-02-2011, 22:04

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Originally Posted by gynn

If you watch the film you might feel differently. With his horrific speech impediment, even that attempt was a triumph.

Ahh was not aware of that, no wonder he sounded boring.

Alvin the chipmunk · 28-02-2011, 22:54

Such a travesty that Geoffrey Rush missed out on an Oscar Best Supporting Actor. A truly wonderful piece of cinema.

garinda · 28-02-2011, 23:00

The Real King's Speech, about Logue's work with George VI, amongst others, is still available on 4 on Demand.

For anyone who enjoyed the film, and may have missed it.

The Real King's Speech - 4oD - Channel 4