The King's Speech

British director Tom Hooper continues to impress with another superb film which might be the best film about a British Royal which is quite an impressive accomplishment. The story about how King George VI overcame his stuttering problem with the help of an Australian actor that allowed him to become a King after his father's death and his brother is forced to abdicate right before the WWII. The film should have been called "The Man Who Made a King" but then it would have taking the spotlight away from the king. Hooper and writer David Seidler tap into a goldmine with the story that's rich and complex which amazingly nobody attempt it before. Hooper's film is superior to the recent film about British Monarchs including the acclaimed "The Queen" and "The Young Victoria" which the film serves as the perfect companion piece. The outstanding cast includes Colin Firth in his best performance to date, Geoffrey Rush's hilarious return to top form and Helena Bonham Carter taking a break from Tim Burton films to return to the period films that started her career. The impressive supporting cast includes Guy Pearce, Michael Gambon and Timothy Spall as key figures around the king. YRCinema's coverage of upcoming releases.