The King's Speech
Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen
Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George (‘Bertie’) reluctantly
assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be
king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel
Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely
friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country
through war.
Critic Reviews:
- " A strong and respectable drama that is anything but revolutionary,
but admirably tells its story with dignity and grace. " –
Matthew Lucas
- " Firth's performance in this great film cements his status as one of
the best actors working today. " – Micheal Compton
- " The King's Speech lingers in the mind and the emotions long after it
ends, communicating to us in the spirit of Logue's work. " –
Abbie Bernstein