Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- Do you think The King's Speech is a realistic movie? Why or why not?
- Apart from Bertie, who is the true hero of this movie? Why?
- Why does Bertie want his brother King Edward VIII to stay king?
- What is the "turning point" of this movie? When does Bertie overcome his fears and really start making progress?
- If there's a psychological reason for Bertie's stutter, what do you think it is? Why?
- Do you believe Logue's theory that speech impediments come from some deep psychological pain? Why or why not?
- How does Logue finally convince Bertie that he deserves to be heard because he's a human being (and not because he's a king)? What's the larger significance of this?