Heard this was a great movie, and we were NOT disappointed!! Excellent cinematography and acting, and the inside look at the monarchy was fascinating. Great portrayal of the friendship between the king and his speech therapist, given that the king had no other friends outside his family. Although the bullying aspect of his life was brief in this movie, it brought to mind lots of things that parents, siblings and others do to make a child's life miserable and, consequently, the long-term damage it brings to adulthood. And in the end, finding the courage to face his fears and make it work on a level none of us will ever imagine. Makes me wonder how he would have dealt with the video exposure necessary in today's world, if at all. Best movie I've seen all year!