Can't say enough good things about the cast and the production as a whole. This is one of the better films I've experienced in a dozen years.
It was entertaining, enlightening and such a feel good movie. Other than the obvious abusive relationship told in the story - and seen between parents and son - there were far too many bright spots to even count. The Queen Mum was cast and played superbly. She is portrayed exactly as I imagined her to be. The King/Colin was a surprise at ever turn. Perhaps because his role in history (the history I learned) wasn't as large as his brother's - who married an American/Simpson.(The brother David was also cast and portrayed beautifully. What an awful, selfish and empty suit he was!!! Great performance.) Perhaps I slept through that part of our history lesson. Whichever the case, Colin played his role so superbly that if he doesn't win an Oscar, it will confirm my suspicion that the people who vote are a bunch of twits. The part of "doctor"...simply the best. Held my breath when he became familiar with the Duke, as he broke protocal consistently throughout. Loved it! Who else would have dared?
Awesome movie that I will recommend to my friends and family - even those who normally wait for it to come out in a DVD! So glad I didn't wait!