Review of The King's Speech (2010) by Jonathan F — 31 Dec 2017

Fun movie. Terrific period setting, heartwarming story, and a pair of exquisite performances by Rush and Firth.

This review of The King's Speech (2010) was written by Jonathan F on 31 Dec 2017.

The King's Speech has generally received very positive reviews.

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