King's Speech, The
King's Speech, The
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Before he became King George VI of England, he was a stammering Duke of York (Colin Firth) who needed to conquer his psychological battles and public speaking phobias in order to ascend to the throne. Befitting the biopic's subject, The King's Speech is filled with British acting royalty, including Geoffrey Rush, Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, and Helena Bonham Carter. From bouts of silence to loud outbursts to awkward therapy sessions to embracing the radio waves, Firth's "well-modulated, pent-up performance refuses to devolve into caricature" (Slant Magazine). Nominated for eight British Independent Film Awards.

Tom Hooper---Great Britain---2010---118 mins.

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