This is the new, and highly crictically acclaimed film and true story about king george the 6th (Colin Firth) and his stutter that terrified him and disabled him from making the speeches that a king ought. His wife (Helena Bonham Carter) finds a kooky and unconventional speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) who eventually develops a relationship with the King, and helps him overcome his impediment.
It is needless to say that this a beautiful and flawless film that is entertaining to watch and yet pulls on your heart strings. All the cast are superb. It is refreshing to see Helena Bonham Carter in a role, which doesnt cover her in gothic make up and back comb her hair. She is wonderful as Colin Firths counter part and proves that she doesn't just act quirky, but does in fact act extremely well. Geoffrey Rush also acts Lionel Logue very well, but it is Colin Firth, who I just wanted to hug for contributing such an amazing performance and making the film what it is. Colin Firth in real life is known for being quite shy and reserved, so coming on to screen and acting a stammer that has to get better, screaming, shouting, crying, and breaking out into fits of swearing would not be the easiest of jobs, but he does it with absolutely no difficulty, only with flourish and zest.
It looks beautiful, the acting was incredible, and it gives the audience an insight into the guilty nosy pleasure that is the royal family. Amazing. 5/5.
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