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Not to over-hype the movie, but it really is excellent. If you enjoy character studies, subtle emotions, occasional explosions, and pivot points in history, then this movie is for you. I would not mind seeing it again soon, if a friend wanted to go with someone. It's that good.
It's about the Duke of York, who became George VI of Great Britain when his older brother King Edward VII decided that he could not live without Wallis Simpson as his wife. She was a twice-divorced American, and the head of the Anglican Church could not marry a woman whose former husbands were still living. Since Edward turned out to be very impressed with Mr. Hitler, this was ultimately a good thing for Britain. But George (Bertie) had a terrible stutter. This is about how he conquered it, with the help of an unusual speech teacher. It's about overcoming life's biggest challenges, and friendship, and duty -- about the Real things.
Apparently the Queen was very touched by this story about her father and mother. Most people did not know this story. They should.
It's about the Duke of York, who became George VI of Great Britain when his older brother King Edward VII decided that he could not live without Wallis Simpson as his wife. She was a twice-divorced American, and the head of the Anglican Church could not marry a woman whose former husbands were still living. Since Edward turned out to be very impressed with Mr. Hitler, this was ultimately a good thing for Britain. But George (Bertie) had a terrible stutter. This is about how he conquered it, with the help of an unusual speech teacher. It's about overcoming life's biggest challenges, and friendship, and duty -- about the Real things.
Apparently the Queen was very touched by this story about her father and mother. Most people did not know this story. They should.
