Review of The King's Speech (2010) by Maria S — 28 Nov 2012

Unbelievably good! Excellently directed and with a stellar cast. It deserved all the Oscars it could get. A must see, perfect for a Saturday night.

This review of The King's Speech (2010) was written by Maria S on 28 Nov 2012.

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

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