Thesis: Overall, the film can be evaluated as a great and inspiring piece of art featuring a row of true historical details and incredible actor play; in addition, it encourages to really think about the main developments in Europe and in the world happening in the first half of the twentieth century and leaving their significant trace in human history with its considerable aftersounds reaching even to our modern days.
Introduction
“The King’s Speech” can be acclaimed among the most successful films released in 2011. And this is no wonder as the film features inimitable actor play, a row of dramatized conflicts, and stirring accounts about the friendship of two very different people which helped both of them to benefit in the most inspiring ways. In general, this film is a story about George’s VI psychological problem causing his stammer problem, and the way Lionel Logue, a specialist from Australia staying in London, helped him to overcome this troublesome condition. Overall, the film can be evaluated as a great and inspiring piece of art featuring a row of true historical details and incredible actor play; in addition, it encourages to really think about the main developments in Europe and in the world happening in the first half of the twentieth century and leaving their significant trace in human history with its considerable aftersounds reaching even to our modern days.
The context of the film
First of all, speaking about the historical context of the film under consideration, it should be stated that the events described in it have their reflection in real historical developments. The main idea of the film is based on the account of George’s VI speech pathologies; however, there is a measure of serious exaggerations in it.
The historical period and historical figures incorporated into the film
Next, with regards to the historical period along with historical figures incorporated into the film, it should be stated that it features a row of substantial historical facts along with numerous real personalities playing their important role in the political life of Great Britain and Europe. In particular, there are many addresses to the real developments in the world before World War II in the film along with numerous historically supported accounts on the events happening in Europe during those days including the abdication crisis, complicated relations between British and European politicians, and the war declaration with Nazi Germany.
In addition, a great number of real historical figures are incorporated into the film including George VI himself, his wife, Lionel Logue, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, George V, Lord Hoare, and Lord Halifax. Of course, the most prominent among those figures was Winston Churchill. Churchill is considered to be one of the most important political figures in Europe in the twentieth century and ever. It is noteworthy that the film depicts Winston Churchill very realistically with his peculiar qualities, way of thinking, and well-weighed conduct.
Further, discussing the film’s plot, it should be said that it is centered around the events related to George’s VI coronation and rule with the main emphasis on his psychological pathology of having stammer which was evaluated as one of the reasons for his deficiency as a monarch initially. In order to overcome this grievous malady the future monarch resorts to the use of a talented specialist’s help whose name is Lionel Logue.
This gifted person finds his way to the future monarch’s heart establishing the bonds of intimate friendship and trust which eventually helps the afflicted person to overcome the consequences of his childhood psychological traumas causing him to have a stammer. All the events in the movie are centered around the stammering problem, it’s overcoming, and the role of friendship and a bond of union between the specialist and his patient in this.
The summary of the film
Reflecting on the events revealed in the film, it appears that its historical accuracy cannot be described as a considerable one; it is rather a fictional representation of certain real historical events with huge exaggerations and coloring directed to the sharpening of the film’s impact on the audience. Particularly, in reality, George VI did have a stammering problem, but it continued only for some months not years; whereas the film depicts it as a long-lasting and severe one in order to raffish the public.
In addition, the events of the abdication crisis are also misrepresented. Still, the film does expand my awareness of the past encouraging me to sharpen my knowledge about the events of those days in order to understand current events as they are related to the past. The film impressed me and appeared to be very engaging to me; it is mainly explained by the team of professionals busy in it; especially, the director’s cut and acting which are just inimitable. With regards to its historical value, my comments are more modest as the film is more inspiring fiction than reality.
Critical reflections
Concluding on all the information related above, it should be stated that “The King’s Speech” can be mentioned among the most successful films of 2011. It is a colorful and emotional representation of the events happening in Europe and Great Britain before World War II. The main idea of the film’s plot is in depicting the intimate relationship between young George VI and his doctor Lionel Logue helping him to overcome the grievous malady of being a stammer. All in all, the film can be evaluated as very touching and moving; and also encouraging to really think about the immense achievements which are possible when great people are together.