The King's Speech

The King's Speech (2010)★ 7.9/10

PG-13 · GB · 118 min · September 6, 2010

  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography

Directed by: Tom Hooper

Written by: David Seidler

A prince with a severe stammer becomes King and must deliver a crucial speech to rally his nation during World War II. With the help of a determined speech therapist, he overcomes his obstacles, finds his voice, and inspires his people with his powerful speech.

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SSuperDCM+November 17, 2023
This is not a typical by-the-book biopic. Although it's the usual Western values and standards behind the story, the finer details and the plot twists are handled in a unique and sophisticated manner, resulting in a pleasant watching experience. Personally, I believe Colin Firth's greatest strength lies in his vocal performance. Being hailed as one of the best actors, not only is his performance on a different level from the rest, but he also single-handedly brought a bigger significance to the vocal aspect of acting itself. His achievements can only be described as groundbreaking and inspirational.
WwickeremergedNovember 17, 2023
Well-crafted and confident, but lacking surprises. Alexandre Desplat maintains his consistent standard and style in the music score, injecting meaning and emotions into it. Some supporting roles seemed redundant though, so the script still has room for improvement. The usual high-standard performances from Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush really carried the entire film, though I think they could have done even better.
SSuperMovieNovember 17, 2023
The nature of the subject matter already determined the lack of thrills in its story. "The King's Speech" remains grounded throughout, yet every frame is rich and lively, with a meticulous British style that brings all the necessary elements close to perfection. The exquisite performance, like a work of art, instantly becaming a classic and an inspiration for generations to come.
TtinaShayNovember 17, 2023
It's another film where the ensemble cast shines. Colin Firth's performance brings to life this insecure, fragile, furious, and pitiful character. The cinematography is also rather unique, with many shots conveying a sense of oppression, which makes the audience feel the kind of stress the characters experience. I could even call this film inspirational, as it deals with overcoming inner demons and surpassing oneself.
LLet's Talk About...November 17, 2023
It’s an impeccable masterpiece with top-notch cinematography, music, and performances that complement each other flawlessly. An absolute winner in my book. Colin did a marvelous job in his meticulous and brilliant portrayal of the fierce and proud king who is actually lonely and vulnerable inside. Emerging victorious from internal battles with himself is something everyone should strive to achieve in their lives.
PpixieneNovember 17, 2023
It’s surprisingly good! The cinematography, the editing, the music, and the performance are close to perfection. Stop at literally any moment and you will get a beautiful piece of artwork. And I have been putting the soundtracks on loop ever since I finished watching the show. It's so easy to lose yourself in the refined, elegant, solemn yet graceful performance by the cast. The film ended while I was still immersed in it, and immediately I craved for more.
TTimeae4UNovember 17, 2023
The acting is impeccable. It is a typical British film, and that usually means a lack of innovation. It is a work that strives for refinement in cinematography, editing, dialogue, and visuals. This is a film that only evokes your emotions on a superficial level. The entire storyline is basically how the main character overcame his stutter problem and inherited the throne as the younger brother. Do note that the Academy Award in recent years does have a preference for biographical films, and this one is just that.
SSmelly CatFebruary 2, 2023

The performance of the actors is impeccable,

Contains spoilers
It is a typical British film, but it is also a lack of innovation, which has become a pursuit of fine work in the lens, editing, lines and pictures. This movie didn't really move me. The whole story can be summed up in a nutshell: how to cure stuttering and succeed to the throne as a younger brother. But please note that this film, because of its biographical nature, is very much in line with the consistent taste of the Academy Awards in recent years.
JJoan-sautMarch 24, 2021

Greatly awarded

This powerful historical drama won seven BAFTA awards for best film, best leading actor, best supporting actor y best supporting actress, as well as four Oscar awards for best picture, best director, best actor and best original screenplay.
EEsteban EordoghSeptember 13, 2025
Reseña de "El discurso del Rey" (2010)
¿Alguna vez has sentido ese nudo en la garganta, ese miedo que te paraliza justo cuando más necesitas que tu voz salga? "El discurso del Rey" no es una película sobre reyes y reinas, ni sobre los grandes momentos de la historia, al menos no en un primer plano. Es, en esencia, la historia de un hombre lidiando con ese nudo.
La película nos presenta a Bertie (Colin Firth), el futuro rey Jorge VI de Inglaterra. A simple vista, es un príncipe con todos los privilegios del mundo, pero sufre de una tartamudez severa que lo hace incapaz de hablar en público. Cada vez que intenta hacerlo, su voz se rompe, su cuerpo se tensa, y el pánico se apodera de él. Es algo que va más allá de un simple impedimento; es una herida profunda, una vergüenza que lo ha acompañado toda su vida. Uno puede sentir esa frustración, esa desesperación de no poder ser escuchado, de que las palabras se queden atoradas en la garganta.
Aquí es donde entra Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), un terapeuta del habla poco convencional. No es un médico de la realeza ni un cortesano. Es un tipo normal, con un pequeño consultorio y una forma de trabajar que choca con todo el protocolo real. Su relación con Bertie es el corazón de la película. No se trata de un terapeuta y su paciente, sino de dos hombres que se encuentran, se desafían y, poco a poco, construyen una amistad genuina.
Logue no lo trata como a un rey, sino como a Bertie. Lo hace gritar, lo hace decir groserías, lo hace reírse de sí mismo. La película nos muestra esas sesiones con una intimidad asombrosa. Vemos los momentos de frustración, las pequeñas victorias y, finalmente, el lazo de confianza que se forma entre ellos. Es un recordatorio de que a veces, para sanar una herida, no necesitas un título o un estatus, sino a una persona que te vea por lo que eres, con tus miedos y tus vulnerabilidades.
El clímax, el famoso discurso en el que Bertie debe dirigirse a toda una nación al borde de la guerra, es un momento de pura tensión humana. No se siente como un discurso histórico, sino como el momento en que un hombre, con el apoyo de un amigo, se enfrenta a su mayor demonio personal. Y cuando finalmente las palabras fluyen, no es solo un triunfo para un rey, es un triunfo para Bertie. Es una victoria personal que resuena con cualquiera que haya tenido que enfrentar un miedo paralizante.
La película es un bálsamo para el alma. Nos recuerda que incluso las personas más poderosas tienen sus debilidades y que la verdadera fuerza no viene de la corona o el poder, sino de la capacidad de ser vulnerable y de la ayuda que encontramos en los demás. La actuación de Colin Firth es magistral, te hace sentir cada una de sus luchas, y la de Geoffrey Rush es el contrapeso perfecto, llena de calidez y picardía.
"El discurso del Rey" es una historia simple pero profundamente conmovedora sobre la amistad, la superación personal y la voz que todos llevamos dentro. Es una película que te hace sentir y te deja con una sensación de esperanza y de que, con la persona correcta a tu lado, puedes lograr lo que parecía imposible.
Valoración: ★★★★½ (4.5 de 5 estrellas)
(Cuatro estrellas y media porque es una película casi perfecta, un clásico instantáneo que te llega al corazón, pero siempre hay un pequeño espacio para lo inesperado en la vida, ¿no?)
JJeesezSeptember 12, 2024
Este não é um típico filme biográfico que segue um livro. Embora tenha os valores e padrões habituais por trás da história, os detalhes mais sutis e as reviravoltas na trama são tratados de uma maneira única e sofisticada, resultando em uma experiência agradável. Pessoalmente, acredito que a maior força de Colin Firth está na sua performance vocal. Sendo aclamado como um dos melhores atores da atualidade, sua atuação não apenas está em um nível diferente dos demais, mas também trouxe sozinha um significado maior ao aspecto vocal da atuação em si. Suas realizações só podem ser descritas como inovadoras e inspiradoras.
CchowcolorSeptember 12, 2024
Bem elaborado e confiante, mas sem surpresas. Alexandre Desplat mantém seu padrão e estilo consistente na trilha sonora, injetando significado e emoções nela. Alguns papéis coadjuvantes pareciam redundantes, então o roteiro ainda poderia ter sido melhor. As habituais atuações de Colin Firth e Geoffrey Rush realmente levaram todo o filme, embora eu ache que poderiam ter feito mais.

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