A Triumph

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2010)

While special effects, juvenile humor and poor acting typify so many American movies, it's nice to know the tradition of films with fine acting and direction is not yet a dead art. This historical drama teaches a part of history we thought we knew but brings up details many of us were not aware of. The scandal and poor judgment of Edward VIII was widely known, but not the struggle of George VI. The acting of the two main characters is magnificent and the expertly timed Direction is likewise. Views of a much younger Queen Mother and Elizabeth II were also well done. Recommended for discerning and intelligent film fans who remember what made certain old films a classic (hint; it wasn't technology).
Having been to England three times, I admit I have a bias anyway towards British movies and culture in general.