Aside from the great acting by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush in particular (I think both deserve Oscars), as well as the rest of the cast, the direction was great, the pace of the film was great, the period feel was exacting, the music supported moments in the film very well. It was an important moment in history, brought to life in an excellent film. I was well aware of the history, including how important "The Speech" was for Britain at the start of WWII, but this brought it to life in a very personal way.