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The King's Speech (2010)

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Directed by Tom Hooper
Written by David Seidler
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King George VI has a severe stammer and seeks the help of a speech therapist to overcome his impediment.  When he is suddenly made king, during the rise of Hitler, he must make a very important speech to his people in the hopes of filling them with hope.
This won Best Picture at the 2011 Academy Awards.  Whether it is a better film than “Winter’s Bone,” “Black Swan,” or even “Toy Story 3” is a perhaps a point of contention.  Regardless of that debate, this is a fine film and period piece.  The performances, especially that of Colin Firth (who rightfully won the Best Actor Oscar), are excellent.  A very good and must-see film.


8/10
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