The acting was so superb that you feel you are in the same room with the King and his trainer. The actors "lived" the parts and were 100% believable. The movie shows that some men rise to the occasion even though they dread having to do it and attempt to conquer their fears and impediments. Everything about the movie including the directing, staging,, costumes, lighting, sound, camera work, etc. was second to none. It is worthy of any and all Academy awards for ehich it will be nominated.