The King's Speech - DVD [Standard]

Based upon the true story of a royal leader and his incredible battle to overcome anxiety and speak peace and assurance to his nation!

The movie had both good drama and lighthearted laughs. What makes the movie is the friendship between Prince Albert (played by Colin Firth) and his Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (played by Geoffrey Rush). Throughout the movie, Logue helps Prince Albert overcome his speech impediment to lead his nation through the Second World War. The entire movie is the struggle for a king who has a stutter that prevents him from being a public speaker like his father and brother. But when his father dies and his brother recants the throne, the right to Kingship is given to Prince Albert which forces him to take the responsibilities of Kingship which includes public speaking. I think the movie deserved the Oscar for Best Picture when it was in the running. Overall the movie was great and I know that as soon as I finish writing this review, I plan on watching it once more.

The acting was excellent. The plot was engrossing.

Who doesn't like an inspiring tale of struggle to adapt to new technology and overcome weakness! We all have imperfections and struggles and when we confront them they make us strive to be better. Having a true story of someone else's success to act as motivation to face our own stumbling blocks is helpful. Being well acted and directed only enhance this story of human life. This movie echos "You can do it!!" It's a great family movie night pick that allows for lots of follow up discussions.

This film, which does play fast and loose with historical fact, is nonetheless and entertaining film about the father of one of the Twentieth Century's most famous and influential people. Not only a touching portrait of a man in an extreme situation, but also of a loving family man, and his wife is given a memorable turn by Helena Bonham Carter, and Geoffrey Rush turns in yet another memorable performance. Definite must see!