Just OK

Rating: 6/10 (19 February 2011)

I'm predisposed to like anything with Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. All give fine performances in this film. And I'm a fan of most British historical dramas. But this film just doesn't work for me. Prince/King has a stutter, works with coach to get it under control and that's the film. Nothing much happens. We walk away not knowing anything new about the King, the Monarchy, the UK, the speech coach, etc.
My overwhelming reaction to this film was boredom. Nothing much happens. There's only one scene in the movie I found interesting. When the speech coach's wife returns home and finds the Queen of England sipping tea in her dining room, I actually had a chuckle or two.
Watch if you're a fan of Firth or Rush -- their performances are noteworthy. Helena Bonham Carter is fine but her part is actually rather small. Alas, not much else to recommend it. Yes, I know I seem to be out of step with the IMDb voters and Academy Award nominators, but I just couldn't find a way to like this film.