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Originally Posted by Freeda

I saw it a second time and was even more than the first time caught up in the intriguing dialogue and in the emotion - both great humor at times, and poignance - of the movie.

The movie should appeal to most people on at least some level, as it has multiple interwoven themes - the story's historical significance and how the potential of the threat to Britain's confidence in the Crown at such a time of national crisis, with WWII imminent, was averted; portrayal of the possible role that emotional abuse in young children may play in their development; deep lifelong friendship and mutual respect between men from entirely different, 'unequal', worlds, who would otherwise have never met but for their having become essential to each other's personal fulfillment; the love and dedication of a spouse; dignity, perseverence, character, and courage; and the interesting portrayal of key figures, such as Churchill and the King's daughters, who would become the future Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret.

It was great that Colin Firth won Best Actor at the Golden Globes for this memorable performance.

Freeda, you have captured the emotional and phychological nuances of the movie beautifully. Thanks, I never see a movie twice but I think I will revisit this one.