Exceptional, loved the behind the scenes look into the royal drama

Rating: 7/10 (24 September 2014)

This was good and historical movie buffs and royalists will love it. A little dry (as you'd expect) but uplifting and Oscar worthy from Firth who will bring a tear to your eye. The problem with seeing a movie that's been all hyped up and received a ton of awards (including a best actor Oscar) is that you expect to be blown away and usually end up disappointed, as was the case for me here. It's a well done movie on all counts though, costumes, locations, set design etc. And yes Collin Firth is exceptional as "Bertie" the stuttering King George.
I enjoyed how this started before he became King and therefore gave us a look into his bully of a father, the scandalous abdication of his brother and his impromptu and unwanted ascension to the throne just as England enters the 2nd world war. I actually found all the behind the scenes royal drama far more interesting than his speech lessons with Geoffrey Rush. I also adored Helena Bonham Carter in her role as the Queen mother. 8/30/14