The King's Speech

[Clippy]

Is this the dullest film plot ever; "Man has stammer, man overcomes stammer" ?

Funnily enough, watched it last night.

Pretty much sums it up, no sub plots, interesting characters or twists, just as you say, man stammers, man overcomes stammer.

Incredible yawnfest!

You obviously missed its real meaning.

[suityou01]

You obviously missed its real meaning.

Yep, what a post.

[Churchill]

I found it to be a delightful look at a relationship between two men from different ends of the social spectrum. Though it was a little over done.
It also gave a revealing glimpse into the trials and tribulations of being a Royal, though again somewhat twisted.

Both Lionel Logue and King George VI were Freemasons a fact that the film fails to mention. In fact King George VI attributed his Lodge work with helping to overcome his stammer.

Just thought I'd let you chaps have that snippet of information.

[suityou01]

Both Lionel Logue and King George VI were Freemasons a fact that the film fails to mention. In fact King George VI attributed his Lodge work with helping to overcome his stammer.

Just thought I'd let you chaps have that snippet of information.

Listen up pooch, never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

Look at Braveheart for instance.

[Churchill]

Listen up pooch, never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

Look at Braveheart for instance.

Hey I've seen those fields of blood where so many Oirish men ran about in skirts!

[OwlHoot]

Fantastic film. Thoroughly enjoyed it and those that know their history will know that the sound bites were woven into the plot expertly.

WHS, and I like any film with Helena Bonham Carter

[wobbegong]

WHS, and I like any film with Helena Bonham Carter

Granted, she's saucy, and has aged very well (on screen), but you can't seriously say you'd sit through two hours of "A Room with a view" just for a glimpse of HBC?

[OwlHoot]

.. you can't seriously say you'd sit through two hours of "A Room with a view" just for a glimpse of HBC?

I would, and I have - I quite like those Merchant Ivory films, if I'm in the right mood.

Can't always be watching car chases and explosions.

[suityou01]

I would, and I have - I quite like those Merchant Ivory films, if I'm in the right mood.

Can't always be watching car chases and explosions.

<puts OH on the Christmas invite list>

[Zippy]

Fantastic film. Thoroughly enjoyed it and those that know their history will know that the sound bites were woven into the plot expertly.

WHS (and I don't fancy HBC)