Public Speaking 101

Every once in awhile we have the pleasure of watching a movie that encompasses all aspects of a great film.  The King's Speech is such a movie.  It is a historical drama that focuses on his stammering speech of King George VI; his inability to speak in front of the public.  The film maker's took great pains to be historically accurate as possible.  Colin Firth delivers a very realistic performance as King George VI.  Equally as brilliant is Jeffrey Rush who plays Lionel Logue, a speech therapist, who comes to the aid of the newly appointed king.  Though unconventional and unorthodox, his treatments begin to help the king overcome his disability. 

The main strengths of The King's Speech is the relationship between King George VI and Lionel Logue.  Jeffrey Rush and Colin Firth have a great chemistry together.  Their friendship and bonding is very believable.  As they work together you feel as if you are watching a growing friendship. 

Helen Bonham Carter is very underrated in her performance as Queen Elizabeth.  She plays a strong woman who helps support her husband during a very challenging time in his life.  Her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth is very subtle but conveys the depth of love and compassion that she has for her husband. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/                                                                                                                                                      

The King's Speech is a pleasure to watch.  It is well shot and edited.  It is a historical drama that is heartwarming and inspiring.  It is deserving of its best picture award. 

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This Hornet has no sting.

Every week I am going to be picking a random movie to review; whatever peaks my interest.  As a child, I grew up loving superhero movies.  One of my first movie experiences was watching "Superman" with my mother.  I remember wishing I was Superman and I even tried jumping off tall buildings thinking I could fly.  Even as an adult, superhero movies bring out the childlike nature within me.  I can recall watching the original "The Green Hornet" with Bruce Lee.  It wasn't a great show, but it had superheroes and Bruce Lee, which was good enough for me.  I thought to myself, "Let's give this movie a chance!"  I paid my hard earned money, so I went to the cheapest theater I could find and payed $2.50.  http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1477 

After watching the movie, I would have paid $2.50 to have not seen it.  What can I say about the movie?  Well, besides the fact it had no story, no plot, zero character development, it was one endless action sequence after another which were pointless.  The  main character played by Seth Rogen was so annoying and unrelatable that about half way through the movie, I was hoping that one of the villains would take him out.  It is pretty sad when watching a superhero movie and I find myself rooting for the bad guys to win.  All in all, avoid "The Green Hornet" at all costs.  It is not even worth a $1.00 rental.  Stick to the original series.  See you next week.  http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thegreenhornet/site/