The King's Speech (2010) starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. The Duke of York (Firth), later King George VI of England, suffers from a stammer. The advent of radio (he becomes king in 1936) means that he will have to make speeches to the whole kingdom. At his wife's (Bonham Carter) behest, he goes to a speech therapist named Lionel Logue (Rush). Logue's techniques are unconventional, but he gets results. He's also a bit cheeky, which works out in his favor, as he and the king become friends. The fact that it's a true story gives it all the more emotional impact. The acting all through the film is very good. This movie won four Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Firth, and Best Director. The DVD includes subtitles for the hearing-impaired, which are very good. Grade: A
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