THE KING'S SPEECH

With Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon, Guy Pearce, Claire Bloom, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi, Calum Gittins, Jennifer Ehle, Dominic Applewhite, Ben Wimsett, Freya Wilson, Ramona Marquez

Written by David Seidler
Directed by Tom Hooper

Looking at the life of King George VI (Queen Elisabeth and princess Anne's father through the microscope of his relationship with his speech therapist (during the World War period), makes for an engrossing biographic tale. With his stammer making his life a living hell, his wife sought out an unconventional man who carves through George's resistance to cure his problem (which is leading towards an important radio address to be made for the people of England.

Walking off with most of the top global awards, it certainly deserves the accolades, but some viewers may find it to be just another British story.

5 / B
- Paul Blom

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A: Multiple Viewing Potential
B: Deserves Another Look
C: Once Should Suffice