Saw it with my husband, who usually prefers guy flicks, and we both enjoyed it very much. Performances were spot on. Colin Firth's portrayal of a man who felt completely unfit to be king was heart-rending. Rush was wonderful as a caring teacher, who was patient and persevering, yet never subservient. I felt the whole experience gave me a flavor of what the times were like. I rather think we saw what a brave man George VI was. When such famous performers melt so completely into the character it is a wonderful thing to watch. I most heartily recommend seeing it. I definitely plan to add it to our video library.