Ray and I saw this movie a few weeks ago. THe only thing I can say is WOW.
Actually, that's not the only thing I can say. I just loved it. Such a powerful movie. I know it's a true story that is all "Hollywood-ized", but it was just amazing.
Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush were incredible. Geoffrey Rush absolutely deserved that Oscar nod and Firth deserved the award. I have a personal thing against Helena Bonham Carter, so when I say I didn't like her, it has nothing to do with her acting.
Colin Firth plays King George VI, who is the father of Queen Elizabeth. He stammered well into adulthood. He was the second son, so his older brother was in line for the throne. So at least he was safe from major public view. Well, until his brother chooses his woman over the throne. So it's up to George to take over the monarchy.
George's wife finds Lionel Logue, who has a reputation for unusual speech therapy methods. Remember, this is the 1930s. There weren't the advanced methods that there are now. Or even the understanding of why people stuttered. Or compassion for them.
So George and Lionel work together, form a friendship, and learn so much from each other. It was just a very powerful and beautiful movie. There are some great funny lines too, especially from Rush.
I am so happy it won Best Picture, so so so much deserved. I loved it.
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