Call number
DVD-DRAMA 195
Collection
Publication
The Weinstein Company (2011)
Description
The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
User reviews
LibraryThing member comfypants
A British prince has a crippling stutter.
Might have been a mediocre and obvious period drama, rescued by great performances.
Concept: C
Story: C
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 3.1/4
Might have been a mediocre and obvious period drama, rescued by great performances.
Concept: C
Story: C
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 3.1/4
LibraryThing member DrLed
England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An
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extraordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. Written by Jwelch5742 Show Less
LibraryThing member SueinCyprus
I was absolutely gripped by this film, from beginning to end. There's humour here and there, there's pathos, there's a depth of understanding of the loneliness that can come with positions of authority. The royal family come across as real, believable people who are who they are by an accident of
Very highly recommended indeed.
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birth, often deeply distressed by the responsibilities they must carry.Very highly recommended indeed.
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Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Original Screenplay — 2010)