Magnificent Film Based on a True Story

Rating: 9/10 (28 February 2011)

In 1925, the Duke of York (Colin Firth) is stammerer and has troubles to speak to the public. His wife Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) seeks the treatment of the speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) that follows unconventional methods and relationship, and Bertie gives up the treatment on the first day. However, after listening to the session that was recorded by Lionel, the Duke returns to the treatment.
In the mid 30's, the Duke of York is forced to assume the throne of England as King George VI due to the abdication of his older brother King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce). Immediately after, there is a crisis in the government and England declares war to Germany. King George VI needs to make a speech to his compatriots, and his friend Lionel helps him using an unorthodox technique.
"The Speech of the King" was the greatest winner of the 83th Oscar and is a magnificent film based on the biography of King George VI. I have not seen yet all the films nominated to the Oscar, but the excellent Colin Firth is really awesome in the role of King George VI. Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush are also amazing in this historic drama. The tight direction of the unknown Tom Hooper is top-notch and the costumes and art direction are also fantastic. The speech of the king with the Seventh Symphony of Beethoven is touching and ends this film with golden key. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "O Discurso do Rei" ("The Speech of the King")