The right actors for the right parts make this a "must-see" movie. The casting is truly spot-on. Helena Bonham-Carter makes a wonderful job of the lady known to most Brits as "The Queen Mum", although the movie takes place long before that era. Her sensitivity to Colin Firth's "Bertie" is beautifully played, with that gentle touch of humor all too often lacking in any portrayal of Royals. Geoffrey Rush once again shows he can turn any character on a page into a believable flesh-and-blood person on screen. All of the secondary roles are well-played, and the attention to detail is obvious throughout the movie. Do not miss this one. We saw it as a family, and everyone enjoyed it...it even brought up some good conversations about the history of the period - not too many movies do that these days!