A superb work of film art: "The King's Speech."

[CTyankee]

This film is something to rejoice over. It is an exceptionally fine account of King George VI's accession to the throne and his speech disability. It is historically rich and beautifully made.

I cannot praise the actors enough. If Colin Firth doesn't get both the Golden Globe and the Oscar, then something is terribly wrong! Geoffrey Rush as his speech therapist and Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth (mother of current queen) give exquisite performances.

This is a wonderful historical account of what happened in the royal family at the time of George V's death and thru the abdication of his older son and accession of George VI.

There's so much richness here -- the story of his relationship with the speech therapist, played by Rush. The therapist's own family portrait, the wife and children of George VI (with special poignance in the character of a very young Elizabeth II!)-- and it is a marvelous experience.

I highly recommend this film to DU!