Fellow author Cath Meadows from Canada has a keen perception on beauty and an innate ability to put it into words. Her encouragement lead to my seeing Kings Speech.
These are her thoughts.
KING’S SPEECH
The phenomenal film KING'S SPEECH speaks to your comments. I’m so grateful for every aspect of this brilliant film that taps into the promise of humankind. The exceptional casting and the entire production ring of true connection. No accidents, this tender, thought provoking and heartrendering film is a gift to the promise of Humanity.
In our Tic Tac Tech world of instant global communication, we may link but are less likely to bond. This breeds adolescent demands for instant gratification, and nurtures a sense of entitlement. Generations are desensitized against violence and gruesome. Manners, vocabulary, honesty and kindness, our values and ethics are dwindling in an age of unraveling.
But now The King’s Speech … Oh, for the grace of an honourable, trusting and beautifully vulnerable human be-ing in a world of do-ing. Oh, for a shilling to seal the deal.
Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush cathect and form an unrivaled team. Their overlapping yet fluid dialogue was penetrating. Helena Bonham Carter, icing on the cake. Tom Hooper, Wow!
Terrified, angry, tearing and captivating eyes grip the soul. Quivering lips, and stayed glances speak volumes in this film. Intonation and body language deepen the abyss of reflection … all serve to draw individual viewers to their own inward journey. One remains perplexed and focused, unable to look away yet slipping inward. Soothing and intense expressions and loving glances elicit hope, fear and love. Even crass has class. Presence is on board.
We study Shakespeare, may the powers that be decide to bring the King’s Speech to the educational system.
We crave what this film brings. I am awake, present and grateful.
Thank You,
Cath Meadows ©
Victoria, BC, Canada
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