THE KING'S SPEECH (2011)
Rated PG - Rotten Tomatoes freshness score 94%, Popcornmeter 92%, IMDB rating 8.0/10
Synopsis:
King George V's second son, Prince Albert (Bertie), stammers terribly when he is assigned to give the closing remarks at an event that is broadcast throughout the British Empire. Bertie has tried everything to cure his stammer, but nothing works. Then, his wife encourages him to meet with an Australian speech defects therapist named Lionel Logue. Bertie acquiesces and meets with Logue. When King George V dies in January 1936, Bertie's older brother ascends to the throne. Bertie continues to meet with Logue and their association becomes vital Bertie's when older brother abdicates the throne in December 1936, and the throne is thrust upon Bertie.
Thoughts:
I don't have many unedited R-rated movies in my collection, but this is a truly worthy exception. The reason for it's R-rating is the use of strong language in the context of the Lionel's therapeutic methods and strategies for public speaking.
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