Bye Bye Bertie...hello George VI

Rating: 8/10 (5 December 2010)

It's a buddy movie. Don't expect Butch and Sundance but it works. Award worthy performances by Firth and Rush.
There are flaws. It's a tad too long with some mid script drag. The director fails to open it up and it seems like a play. A couple of outdoor walk and talks aren't enough. The cartoon Churchill character was a distraction, as was the music score, that at times, was noticeable for the wrong reason.
It's an interesting time in history. The lead characters are immediately likable. The movie is worthy of the praise it will receive. It's a hear it, rather then see it experience.