C-C-C-Colin for King

Hurrah Britannia!

The King's Speech cleaned up at the BAFTA's, which could be a sign of the possible outcomes at this year's Oscars. Either way, for 1 film to win 7 BAFTA's is a fine achievement. And for Helena Bonham Carter to walk the red carpet dressed as though she were on the red carpet (rather than queuing at a soup kitchen) is an achievement in itself. Bravo!

Colin Firth said something lovely about how nice it was for all three lead actors (Bonham Carter, Rush and himself) to win an award, which makes me love him even more. I'm so pleased that he's won another BAFTA for such a great film. He was excellent in  The King's Speech and definitely deserved all the praise he received. A sign I think, that with every great role that he has undoubtedly started to pick, directors and studios are growing more confident about casting him. Oh god, I hope he doesn't appear in some epic Michael Bay-type-shit now. That always happens when someone wins an Oscar out of the blue.*

With such huge success across Britain, Australia and America for The King's Speech, 2011 is turning out to be thoroughly royal year. Perhaps we're all feeling nostalgic for the British monarchy? Bertie and Elizabeth's marriage was one of love-a very romantic and quite tragic story that was touched on in the film. I wonder if Kate and Will's impending marriage, which certainly appears to be romantic rather than pragmatic, has boosted audience's interest in a tale about the monarchy? Although it's a great story, sympathy is not usually an emotion we feel en masse for the royals.

Or perhaps it's just Colin Firth's appeal? I'd love to see his face in my purse everyday.

Colin for King, hurrah!




*See:
Cuba Gooding Junior
Halle Berry
Helen Hunt**

**BTW has Hunt literally dropped off the face of the earth? Actually it's wrong to put her in this category because she didn't make anything worth noting after As Good As It Gets, not even a crappy Michael Bay-type-shit-film. Oh, apart from What Women Want with Mr. Jew Hater, which does not deserve to be deemed with the noun 'film'.