I was absolutely gripped by this film, from beginning to end. There's humour here and there, there's pathos, there's a depth of understanding of the loneliness that can come with positions of authority. The royal family come across as real, believable people who are who they are by an accident of birth, often deeply distressed by the responsibilities they must carry.

Very highly recommended indeed. ( )

England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. Written by Jwelch5742
Review: Brilliantly acted and thoroughly enjoyable. ( )

A British prince has a crippling stutter.

Might have been a mediocre and obvious period drama, rescued by great performances.

Concept: C
Story: C
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 3.1/4 ( )