I have not watched but only heard of this movie. Because I am in India. We always get good things either late or never. Good things would have vanished without a trace had they been early. This is India.
A very simple plot based on a true story. A speech impeded King of Britain, with the help of an unorthodox speech therapist, overcomes stuttering and delivers the speech of the last century. The King in subject is none other than Queen Elizabeth II's father.
Although the title is misleading (at first it gave an impression that its about MLK Jr's "I have a dream") , I am happy and excited to know about this unique yet informative movie – surely one of its kind. Such is the seriousness of the plot that the story was made to wait for thirty years by the wife of the King as the events were still bitter and painful.
Being a stutterer myself – I am far better now than what I was ten years ago.. thanks to a speech therapist! – I always and always came across Indian movies that make fun of speech impediments. Sadly, this is one of the reasons I avoid watching films even at home along with others. Often I avoid meeting new people and socialize. A bad movie plot demotivates individuals and ruins confidence.
I will not be surprised if the King's Speech doesn't win Academy awards. In fact I will be happier to not see this movie alongside Slumdog Millionaire in the winner's list. I like realism over fiction even in movies. Indian filmmakers don't. The reason being Indian filmmakers "dream" of their movie plots. And that is why winning Academy awards for Indian movies is always "imaginary".
There is an irony in the King's Speech:
A speech impeded King but an eloquent story!
A very simple plot based on a true story. A speech impeded King of Britain, with the help of an unorthodox speech therapist, overcomes stuttering and delivers the speech of the last century. The King in subject is none other than Queen Elizabeth II's father.
Although the title is misleading (at first it gave an impression that its about MLK Jr's "I have a dream") , I am happy and excited to know about this unique yet informative movie – surely one of its kind. Such is the seriousness of the plot that the story was made to wait for thirty years by the wife of the King as the events were still bitter and painful.
Being a stutterer myself – I am far better now than what I was ten years ago.. thanks to a speech therapist! – I always and always came across Indian movies that make fun of speech impediments. Sadly, this is one of the reasons I avoid watching films even at home along with others. Often I avoid meeting new people and socialize. A bad movie plot demotivates individuals and ruins confidence.
I will not be surprised if the King's Speech doesn't win Academy awards. In fact I will be happier to not see this movie alongside Slumdog Millionaire in the winner's list. I like realism over fiction even in movies. Indian filmmakers don't. The reason being Indian filmmakers "dream" of their movie plots. And that is why winning Academy awards for Indian movies is always "imaginary".
There is an irony in the King's Speech:
A speech impeded King but an eloquent story!
