It is a biopic about how King George VI overcame his stuttering prblem.
Bertie, Duke of Yoke, was embarrassed about making a speech in public because of his stuttering problem. To help the husband, Bertie's wife, Elizabeth spared no effort to seek assistance. However, all the traditional cures did not work. Finally, she found a speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Even though Bertie was not interested in Lionel's strange method, he was surprised that he could recite a Shakespearean poem fluently while listening to music. Therefore, he began to trust Lionel and accept the treatment. When George V died, his brother, Edward VIII became the king. However, in order to marry the two-divorced Wallis, Edward VIII abdicated, which forced Bertie to be the king. At the end of the movie, with the help of the Lionel, Bertie succeed in making an encouraging speech, leading his people to fight for humanity in the war.
There is a section which impresses me a lot. When Edward VIII insisted on marrying Wallis, Bertie came to ask Lionel for help. Gradually, he began to talk about his miserable child abuse. “My first nanny loved my brother, David, but hated me. When we were presented to our parents for the daily viewing, she would pinch me. Therefore, I would cry and be handed back to her immediately.” At the moment, Bertie was too painful to go on. He could only sing it, “Then she would not feed me, far far away." Every time I saw it, I could not help crying. Even though he was an exalted King, he was still a human eager for tender love.
After I watched the movie, a true friendship between Bertie and Lionel, a King and a speech therapist touched me deeply. Ultimately, it was noted on screen that Bertie and Lionel remained friends for the rest of their lives and Lionel was with Bertie for every wartime speech. Furthermore, Bertie, King George VI, made a Lionel Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for his acts of personal service to the Monarch. What is the most important is that the movie tells us that we should be determined and brave enough to overcome the difficulties when we have physical defects. Never give in or give up!
I have not watched this movie, but I heard that it got the highest prize this year. It tells a story about how a man became a king, a successful king. While, I think everyone needs hardworking and practice to succeed, even a king. In addition, everyone needs help and encouragement and love. Just as what you said,"Even though he was an exalted King, he was still a human eager for tender love." I think I will watch this movie in my spare time.
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