Review of The King's Speech (2010) by Greg T — 06 Jul 2013

Colin Firth gives the performance of his career, and his life, in The King's Speech, an absolute masterpiece of modern day film making.

This review of The King's Speech (2010) was written by Greg T on 06 Jul 2013.

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

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