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I just finished watching the interview: le sigh. I can’t wait to see this film! This is a part of history of which I have very limited knowledge so I know this will engage that. I also love that it promotes courage and someone who is on the world’s stage, even though he didn’t intend to be, who chooses courage. Could they have chosen a better actor for the King? NO! I’m 51 and a little bit old for a crush but if I admitted to having one it would be on Colin Firth! I never knew he existed before P & P but after that I haven’t missed anything I knew he acted in. He will always be Darcy to me, even though I love to watch him in other roles and enjoy them. Thanks for posting this. It made my evening!
I recently saw the movie trailer for The King’s Speech and it looks awesome. I didn’t know that George VI had a stammer. I did read somewhere that this movie has Oscar potential.
I’m looking forward in seeing this movie once it comes out.
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Really interesting interview. I was pleased to learn that he will be playing Bill Haydon in Tinker, Tailor, one of my favorite books and PBS series.
My husband tried to find this movie tonight to take me to it. Turns out that it is only playing in New York City and Los Angelos. ARGH! I’m dying to see this. I’m guessing that the tiny budget it was shot on may have something to do with the tiny showing. What can we do to get it to local theaters?
As an American with a speech issue I really was glad to learn about the film the King’s Speech. Thanks!
For anyone who has not yet seen this film, see it !! I did today and it’s wonderful. Rush is good as always. But it’s Firth who steals the movie. He’s marvelous, the best role he’s ever been in. The movie is very well made and the film editing is first rate. The entire supporting cast is excellent with Guy Pearce outstanding as the self indulgent as Edward VIII. Definitely needs to be seen in a theatre.
I have been trying to find a perfect adjective to desctribe Colin Firth’s acting ability. I think it is “intelligent”. I feel gratitude for the pleasure I get in watching him. I wish him great joy and good health and I hope he stays around for a long long time
One Labour politician isn’t quite so supportive of Colin Firth!
http://christophernorman.org/2011/01/10/the-politicians-speech-sion-simon-slams-colin-firth/
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