"The King's Speech" is one of the most pleasurable movies to come along in years. The pleasure starts with two magnificent performances: Colin Firth as King George VI, afflicted by a terrible stutter, and Geoffrey Rush as an unorthodox Australian speech therapist, Lionel Logue. And the depth of feeling in Tom Hooper's film is matched by the breadth of its appeal. Here's a period piece with irresistible immediacy, a brilliant pairing of a monarch who's heroic by virtue of his personal struggle, and an uncommon commoner who helps him find his authentic voice." ~ Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal
General Movie Info:
Genre: Drama
Plot: Based on the true story of King George VI's struggle with a debilitating speech impediment. He attempts to overcome his lifelong condition in order to deliver an important radio-address to his countrymen.
Rated: R
My thoughts:
I thoroughly enjoyed The King's Speech. The movie was very well made and the acting was deserving of all the Oscar attention it received. This period piece is uplifting and gets you rooting for the main character to succeed. It is definitely worth putting on your Netflix queue. With all of attention William and Kate's royal wedding recently received, I found it interesting to watch a movie based on the royal family. The movie has scenes that portray Queen Elizabeth as a little girl.
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