American cinema tends to express a patriotic relationship to national identity on a regular basis. – Tom Hooper
When I was growing up my mother would say, Your dad may have to learn about being a father because he lost his own and that would have affected him. – Tom Hooper
I think English film is very embarrassed by patriotism, generally. – Tom Hooper
I think I would say The Kings Speech is surprisingly funny, in fact the audiences in London, Toronto, LA, New York commented theres more laughter in this film than in most comedies, while it is also a moving tear-jerker with an uplifting ending. – Tom Hooper