Akeelah and the Bee

The movie was kind of boring, but I thought that the meaning was very close to heart. It is like what I said opinionated.... Full review

1 word 1 meaning awsome . i mean it shows how hard a real life spelling bee can be it is hard i've been in one mysef... Full review

I didnt know what to expect from this movie, starting with the quirky title. But now, all I can say is WOW! What an amazing movie. The girl who portrays Akeelah is phenomenal. And Laurence Fishburne takes a break from the tough-guys he usually portrays, to give a genunie, realistic and heartfelt performance. I have always been a sucker for "competition" movies, which culminate in some kind of sporting or other competitive event. Akeelah is that kind of movie, but so much more than that - it teaches the virtues of hard work, never losing faith in yourself, the value of friends and family, all in a highly entertaining, non-preachy way. The climactic Bee competition is tense and very well done. Two thumbs up!

My 6 year-old son loved her in akeelah and the bee and i but the movie for him when i brought the movie home we watched the movie 5 times that night she very pretty young lady i want her to... Full review

This was an excellent movie. This movie was wonderful, and the story was perfectley told. It showed how a young girl took her dream of spelling to the next level, and she ended up winnng the biggest prizes in spelling and... Full review

This movie was WONDERFUL! I was glad that I could take both of my children (who are 4 years apart) and they BOTH enjoy the movie. It was a great demonstration of hard work persevering and coming out on top. I... Full review

I really enjoyed this film. I understand where the story was trying to come from. Most films of the Black community don't show us in a good light. They are usually one dementional. This film is about a family, its dynamics... Full review

I went to see this film today with very little information and expecting an average and unspectacular movie experience. I was totally captivated by the film depicting Akeelah (Keke Palmer), a precocious 11 year old black girl living in a South... Full review

I really didn't think I would like this movie from the description, but must admit was certainly the best movie I have seen so far this year. Excellent feel-good movie with realistic acting and fun characters that we can all relate... Full review

Expected an overdone Rocky type movie with a poor black girl triumphing over "whitey" at the end. Got a very pleasant suprise. Still the same story type, but the acting was great, the story believable and the young lady will get... Full review

This movie is uplifting and inspirational and quite frankly long overdue. Akeelah (and Keke) is a smart and funny girl. I loved so many messages that were in this movie. ... Full Review

The best thing about this fairy tale is that its happily-ever-after ending is satisfyingly real world. In addition to the thrilling story, masterful performances, and impeccable technical authenticity, it is a heartening story of the triumph of smart... ... Full Review

The movie is unpretentious and has effectively uplifted my spirits. Akeelah and the Bee is one of a few movies that Hollywood has spewed to be family-friendly. Unfortunately and fortunately, her principal (Curtis Armstrong ... Full Review

Fishburne is also billed as a producer-this wonderful picture became possible, driven by Atchison....now there is no excuse to miss this invigorating story.....These two great actors float on their lines in this demanding, poignant and humorous slice of black urban life.....It's a good choice for both actors, who favor quality work that does not debase the human spirit..... ... Full Review

Common Sense Media Review Intelligent and charming, AKEELAH AND THE BEE traces the delicate, courageous process of a little girl's growing up. In large part, the film's delights have to do with Palmer's winning performance, most apparent in one-on-one scenes with Tanya or Larabee. ... Full Review

In true Disney fashion the New Orleans gave a kickoff for their latest traveling exhibit fit for a princess in the great hall of the New Orleans Museum of Art decorated like a royal party for its annual Odyssey Ball. ... Full Article

A fter weeks of studying word lists and reading dictionaries, Calgary's spelling phenom Marizette Gonzales is set to hit the international stage for a prestigious spelling bee. ... Full Article

Getting the right words as the rounds progress through Thursday's finals is a factor many of the contestants have pinned their hopes on. If Leah's love of reading and curiosity for those words takes her to the top, she would... ... Full Article

With all the horrible things that are going on in the world today, when I sit down to watch a movie, I'm not looking to see more of it. ... Full Article

True Jackson has quite a bit in common with her fellow sitcom characters on Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel.She's a good girl - not a rebel - with adult-sized ambitions and a streak of adorable klutziness. ... Full Article

It barely has money for textbooks, but it does have Mr.Welch (cuddly and passionate Curtis Armstrong), the principal who believes in the potential of the kids who go there. ... Full Article