Review of The King's Speech (2010) by Hunter E — 05 Sep 2012

Though it shouldn't have won the Best Picture award, The King's Speech is a fantastic film.

This review of The King's Speech (2010) was written by Hunter E on 05 Sep 2012.

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

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