The King's Speech (2010)
Based on real events this film from director Tom Hooper stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Prince Albert (the future George VI) suffers from a stammer and seeks help over coming his speech impediment so he can assume a full role with in the monarchy.
There are some really good parts to this film, especially the performance of Colin Firth but also in the growth of the protagonist himself. Unfortunately the script does succumb to diddling history in various places which are not really necessary such as shoe horning in Churchill, changing the reasons for Baldwin's retirement and various other inaccuracies. Where the film does well is hinting at the role of oratory in leadership of a nation and some of the class divide prevalent in inter war Britain.
4/5
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