George VI never wanted to be King of England, but when his brother, Edward, forfeited the crown by marrying an American divorcee, George was forced to lead the nation during one it's most troubling times in history - the Second World War. King or not though, George had one major problem: he had a stutter. And a bad one! Given that he needed to inspire an uprising against Hitler, his stutter became a major problem.It was George's wife, Elizabeth, who introduced him to a crazy Aussie speech therapist, who ultimately saved the day in more ways than one. While this might not sound like the most riveting story, the director of the film has poured so much heart into it that the result is compelling. On top of this, Colin Firth's portrayal of George is flawless and inspiring and will almost certainly win him the Best Actor Oscar this year. If you're looking for stellar acting and a good human drama, book now!
