Rush, Firth, Carter, Hooper

Saw this film the other night. I must say, it is fantastic. I didn't really know what I was getting in to - other than the basic premise - which is that of the Duke of York (younger brother of the King-to-be and son of the current king) has a stammer, studder, what have you and is unable to speak publicly. This story tells the amazing true happenings of how he overcame. If anything, it's a wonderful history lesson. Geoffrey Rush is also endearingly incredible. It's nice to see Helena Bonham Carter play a relevant role again, as opposed to the weirder/darker stuff she usually does. And lastly, Colin Firth is very solid. Even the supporting roles that feature Winston Churchill are good. Music, decent. Cinematography, delightful. Who needs a textbook when a director like Tom Hooper can make something this credible and relevant. Check it out, you starry-eyed dreamers. And pardon the short ad in the beginning --