Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
Rating: R for profanity
Score: 4/4
This was one of the most beautiful movies I've seen. The score was of course gorgeous, the acting phenomenal and the storyline was charming.
Lionel Logue is the speech therapist that is going to help Bertie use his voice. Bertie never thought he was going to be King, but once David abdicates he is next in line and must step forward to lead his country. The only problem is, Bertie has a bad stutter and public speaking is a nightmare. Supported by his wife Elizabeth (the wonderful Carter) Bertie reluctantly agrees to meet with one more doctor. Lionel is different, his unorthodox methods slowly draw the King out of his repressive shell. We soon find that Bertie is afraid; from childhood he has been made fun of and looked down upon because he has a defect. But he must learn to use his own voice and step up to the crown at a time when his country desperately needs a leader with a voice.
Lionel Logue is a charming character and Geoffrey Rush plays him magnificently; he is affable and empathetic without being condescending or letting Bertie use his old excuses to escape his pain. Colin Firth definitely deserves his Oscar Nomination and it'll be exciting to see if he wins.
Helena Bonham Carter is a no nonsense, practical and supportive Queen Mum and we even get a glimpse of the adolescent Elizabeth II.
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