Rotten
A polite, occasionally rousing, and more often than not, boring affair.
Christopher Kelly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
Overview
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.
Director and cast
- Tom Hooper Director
- Colin Firth as King George VI
- Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue
- Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth
- Guy Pearce as King Edward VIII
- Timothy Spall as Winston Churchill
- Michael Gambon as King George V
- Jennifer Ehle as Myrtle Logue
- Derek Jacobi as Archbishop Cosmo Lang
- Freya Wilson as Princess Elizabeth
- Ramona Marquez as Princess Margaret
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
94%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A powerful back story does not necessarily improve a movie, but The King's Speech has a pretty irresistible one. It might even end with a dramatic night at the Oscars in February.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh
In The King's Speech, Colin Firth once again reminds us of what a great actor he is.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Fresh
Classic, rousing entertainment loaded with both humor and poignancy.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
The King's Speech is the rare work of art that's also an immense crowdpleaser.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
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