Last Oscars, I didn't really expect for my bet to win, but out of all of the movies released and nominated for Best Picture, I always thought "The King's Speech" had a better story to tell than "The Social Network", "127 Hours", "Black Swan" and other films that I've failed to remember because of how less their impact are to me.
All of which that I've particularly mentioned had greater chances to win. "The Social Network" is a true story behind the history and the controversy of Facebook while "127 Hours" is also a true story of a famous athlete on his trail and surviving from a horrible accident that made it look like impossible for him to get out. On the other hand, "Black Swan" is a fictional story but based from the story of "Swan Lake" which was taken to real and twisted proportions.
The amazing talents of James Franco in "127 Hours" and Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" was the ticket of their movies to win. "The Social Network" boasts of Facebook's history that could grab the Oscar. As you all know, Facebook is now the most famous social network on the web and this popularity gained interest among viewers to watch how Facebook was born. Personally, I think the only interesting part of it was that Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails did the score of the movie. LOL.
So maybe I am biased since I've never watched these 3 movies before because I believe I can save money if I won't pay myself a ticket to see a movie that I'm not even interested in. I also believe that seeing a movie half-heartedly is a waste of time, and I'm almost in regret when I do cave in to watching it because of my friends' recommendations or just out of pure curiosity because of the hype than the story itself.
I've always felt that a movie is an art of telling a story. Special effects, CGI, blue and green screens, make-ups, all of these are just bonuses in a movie. The problem with society today is that these have become the major aspect of the movie, so much than that of the story.
The first time I heard about "The King's Speech" was on YouTube and I thought the title was interesting. Who is this king? And what about his speech? Those were some of the questions that popped in my head. After clicking the video for the trailer, I was fascinated of the story. The actors were big bonuses for my part and seeing Helena Bonham Carter in a more decent look was pure sublime. She was even more beautiful than I imagined and it was refreshing to see her out of the Tim Burton movies for a while.
"The King's Speech" is the story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Starred by Colin Firth as Bertie (King George VI) and Geoffrey Rush as Lionel (Lionel Logue), "The King's Speech" grabbed the Oscar win.
As everyone else who watched the trailer, we thought we know the story and that is just what the movie is telling. The thing I liked about it is that presumption went down the drain. There is even more to tell and quickly the morals of the story floats on the surface. And though it may boasts of great performance by the actors and the basing of it from a true British monarch and his life as a stammer, like every other story should be, lessons should be learned--and there is a great deal of lessons being taught in the film.
I am not gonna tell you why the movie has "more to tell" than that of the trailer. It'll spoil you the goods. But if it were me, I wouldn't mind. My attention to visual details are more keen than other movie buffs.
I do recommend for parents to watch this.
So a bit of this review aside, I remember someone who used to be my friend when I watched this film.
He used to be my friend because we had an argument that led to the destruction of our friendship. He believed that I wouldn't be happy if I won't let go of my issues.
I had a rough childhood and getting out of it and trying to live life in a bliss is difficult. Achieving happiness is hardwork for me and I must strive harder no matter how different I am. Being disowned by your very own father and telling it in front of you, with fear and hatred always governing my heart because of how hard he was to me and to my brothers, is a future undeniably scarred.
Jonathan Davis, Michael Jackson and King George VI are perfect examples of results of bad parenting. They were even having problems with their lives because of their childhood. How much more with my own life?
So to my friend, I tell you that it is difficult to "get out" of it. This ugly past lingers on until adulthood and trying to solve it is not easy at all. It's like waiting for a miracle to happen, that's how impossible it could get. For someone who had lived a happy childhood, I wouldn't expect you to understand. It just saddens me that you chose your pride more over our friendship just because I have issues. I am only human trying my best to live albeit my past. Isn't that enough credit for you?
But I am living the life I want now. I have a boyfriend who loves me and makes me happy everyday. I am now a recognized vocalist in my hometown where I get to sing the songs I love in a band. Sure, my financial status hasn't improved, but everyone has money problems. I don't really aim to be successful, but to be happy is much more important to me. And so believing that I will never be happy because of my issues is a curse broken. You were wrong, my friend, and I hope you'll realize that you don't have all the answers to everything. I am truly sorry that we are not friends anymore, but I will not apologize for being who I am.
I wish you all a fun time watching "The King's Speech" as much as I had.
Peace!
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