Not so fluent

Atlantic is big but not enough. American's still have nostalgic feelings about everything British and the dynasty, Royal linen is even more for that matter.

'King’s Speech', after all the hype of last month, comes across way too short of expectations, but individual performances make it up for the lack of depth in movie-making. Or I would say, it is the subject matter that triumphs over the 3d s of story - details, dialogues and drama.

There is hardly any subtext or deeper insights into the characters and it fails to impress. Colin firth is in his usual self except for his temper which gives him this edginess; He carries that throughout the movie while it is nicely contrasted by the revering looks and nodes in the last shot of the movie. Colin is king of his craft and shows subtle changes in expressions and demeanor, steals key moments.
Worth mentioning is the role of your Highness of York, Queen Elizabeth by Helena carter, her eyes do all the talking. She was among my list of probable with Eduardo Saverin, who portrayed Andrew Garfield in social network. Both were unlucky as so were many ace actors in different era when it came to Oscars. She fits the bill for an aristocratic alpha woman and whole aura comes naturally. Churchill gives authenticity to this period movie with his stiff upper lip and hard hitting enunciations. David's character is weakest in the lot and so is Wallis. Even Doctor’ the family man needed little more build up and flesh.

There is no dramatic peak, any muted crescendo of sorts and movie just ends as expected. One of the remarkably crafted scenes is in which his daughters show mix of hesitation, respect and distance to the new Your Majesty, the only place of comfort for the protagonist.