Colin Firth is destined to win the gold statuette

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2011)

'The King's Speech' charts King George VI his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. 'The King's Speech' is nothing short of brilliant, Colin Firth is destined to win the gold statuette for his finely nuanced performance as the speech afflicted monarch, Geoffrey Rush plays the ex pat Australian speech therapist who helps him regain his confidence, watching from afar is Helena Bonham Carter plays Elizabeth her likeness to her is uncanny, Guy Pearce plays his way ward brother. Michael Gambon has a brief appearance as the late king Edward, also appearing are Derek Jacobi as the Arch Bishop, Claire Bloom and Anthony Andrews.