Review of The King's Speech (2010) by Jess W — 05 Jan 2013

I really liked this movie. It was based on a true story and I love period pieces!

This review of The King's Speech (2010) was written by Jess W on 05 Jan 2013.

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

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