The King's Speech - DVD [Standard] [2011]

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.

This is a great film. It has some cursing including the "f" word. The context is used within a speech therapy session and not directed at someone. The film gives a behind the scenes glimpse into what brought King George VI to the throne of England and the personal struggles he faced in his life. Actors are well cast for their roles.

this is Colin Firth as you have never seen him and I loved it. An insight into British history which is seldom touched on and very insightful. Definitely worth watching again and again especially if you love Colin Firth as I do.

Wife picked this up the other day. She rented it on iTunes before and loved it. Had to have it so here it is. I can say I've seen bits and pieces , it does seem to be pretty good. Guess I'll watch it all the way through with her on a rainy day !