The King's Speech

Here's the thing about a great movie--it tells a great story. Although the movie I am going to tell you about is not about dogs or horses or even animals, it is a great true story. And I think it will win Best Picture.

If you haven't seen it, go and see The King's Speech. It is the story of the very reluctant King George VI, who took over the throne when his brother King Edward II (also known as David to his family), abdicated for the women he loved, Wallis Simpson.

Poor George--a.k.a. "Bertie." He never wanted to be King, nor did he think he would ever be King. But King he was in one of England's most darkest times, World War II. Add to the stress of war with Germany, the fact that poor Bertie had a childhood stammer, and you get to the heart of the story.

A King must overcome his stammer to address the nation and rally the troops, in every way, and he must walk and talk like a King. How he does so, why he stammers in the first place and how hard it is for him to overcome it are issues at the core of this movie.

Go see it. In many ways it is the story of anyone who rises to the occasion, with or without the weight of a country on his/her shoulders, and soldiers on, because it is the right thing to do.

And let me know if you think my prediction is true. Best picture, hands down.