If you see no more than one movie this year, make sure it’s “The King’s Speech.”
It’s that good–for all the reasons classically memorable movies are. Fine acting, directing and scripting. Characters you care about. Then throw in all the reasons why period pieces, with a backdrop of foreboding, World War II omens in this case, are so timelessly evocative and appealing.
Needless to say, no chase scenes. No special effects. No camera gimmicks. No vampires. No zombies. No gratuitous anything except superlative performances.
I’ll also add one personal tenet of movie reviewing. If a film can induce both tears and laughter, it’s likely special. Think: 1997’s multi-Oscared “Life is Beautiful” with Roberto Benigni.
And seeing it at Tampa Theatre–with the audience applauding appreciatively at its conclusion–was the perfect venue for a classic-to-be.