The King’s Speech is a 2010 British historical film, directed by Tom Hooper. The movie is about the life of Prince Albert, Duke of York, 2nd son of King George V, who is a stammer.
Bertie has tried different treatment, but still fail. So, he has given up hope of a cure. But, his wife Elizabeth persuades him to see Lionel Logue, an Australian unorthodox speech therapist in London. After the first treatment, Bertie considers his situation “Hopeless”, until he plays Logue’s recording and hears himself unhesitatingly reciting Shakespeare. So, he decided to return to Logue.
After his brother abdicates, Bertie is forced and reluctantly assumes the throne. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country …show more content…
Psychology is definitely an interesting subject that could provide me an additional angle to understand the world and appreciate my favorite movie.
After watching this movie, it gives me the confident to be myself. As a university student, there are many expectations from both parents and society. Moreover, we are stuck in an embarrassing age. In a legal perspective, we are already adults, but both our family and the society perceive us as little kids.
So, sometimes, we are forced to follow our parent’s decision, which said to be based on their experience. It is often to feel stressful and exhausted when struggling between following rules and traditions or be ourselves and innovative.
But this movie inspires me. I was touched when Lionel said to Bertie, “You are very much your own man now.” Yes, just like Bertie, we need not to be afraid of being ourselves and it’s okay to be innovative. Maybe society and our family couldn’t accept it at this moment, but I believe as long as I persist with confident, they will understand my