The Star Ledger describes The King's Speech as a "beautiful story of one man finding his voice." Colin Firth stars as England's King George VI, who on the brink of war must not only conquer the enemy but a debilitating speech impediment. To the rescue comes Bertie, an eccentric Australian therapist played by Geoffrey Rush. He helps George — who's been belittled and ashamed of his condition his entire life — hammer out the stammer and provide inspiration for him deliver to deliver one of the most historically significant radio addresses in Britain's history. The heartwarming buddy-flick meets fancy period-piece has been nominated for seven Golden Globe awards and can be seen at Tampa's historic cinema. 7:30 p.m. Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa. $9, $7. tampatheatre.org, 813-274-8981.
This article appears in Dec 30, 2010 – Jan 5, 2011.