The Secret Life of Bees

Written for the screen and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Secret Life of Bees is set in 1964 South Carolina, when the Civil Rights Act was still being enforced and not taken very well in the south, where racism was still... Full review

In 1964 a 14 year old girl runs away from home to find out about the mother she barely remembers and who died when she was 4. She ends up at the home of Queen Latifah and her sisters who make... Full review

I thought I had rated this film already. Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, need I say more. This film was fantastic. I bought the book for my daughters to read, so that they could understand the power of... Full review

I loved this movie, the plot was great, four strong black women standing up for the rights of a young white girl. The acting was super, I laughed and cried walking away feeling inspired.... Full review

The title says it all Dakota Fanning's every movie blows me away Dakota has reached out to a wider audience by this movie!... Full review

CAST AND PERFORMANCES...WHAT CAN WE SAY? WE LOVE THIS MOVIE. THE CAST WAS AWESOME, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. THE PERFORMANCES WERE BREATHTAKING AND MY WIFE CRIED, CRIED, AND CRIED...THIS IS A KEEPER, A LEGEND.... Full review

Having read the book, twice, before I saw the movie, there were no surprises for me. However, this cast was perfect for this movie. Queen Latifah, and Dakota Fanning were the "veteran actresses", and were as good as I expected they... Full review

I had no clue what to expect with this movie, but WOW, it was so good, I HAD to see it again. This is one I will own in my library. Just wonderful. Just one thing, I thought the little girls... Full review

this picture was heart warming these actors and actress could play the part better i cried when the girl dead... Full review

I absolutely loved this movie!! Not what I expected at all! I didn't think I'd cry that much and it almost got a tear out of my husband. Worth every penny! Loved it!!!!... Full review

The Secret Life of Bees has a sleepy charm but a soggy script.....Sanctimonious though it is, the movie has a sleepy charm.....Tristan Wilds (so good as Michael in The Wire ) is a welcome presence as Lily's wannabe boyfriend, and the amazingly self-possessed Fanning has one late-in-the-day crying jag.... ... Full Review

Writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood is responsible for one of the most intelligent and even-keeled urban dramas of the decade:....GLOSSY yet ultimately shallow, this platitudinous, unconvincing drama makes The Colour Purple look like Mississippi Burning .....Yet her goal here seems to have been precisely the opposite of that film's emotional grit..... ... Full Review

It's another impressive performance by a young actress drawn to tough roles.....Queen Latifah is a wonderful mother figure, all warm but also wise in the ways of the world.....when Latifah says 'Don't be afraid;....Dakota Fanning is maturing as a teen actress with great depth and accessibility;.... ... Full Review

Earnest and somewhat predictable, The Secret Life Of Bees is full of vivid characters.....though Alicia Keys unfortunately gives a two-note performance of smouldering resentment and shallow emotions.....While the heartbreaking story makes for a decent movie, those who loved the book will surely be elated at seeing it on the big screen.....Nevertheless, she elicits fine performances from her cast..... ... Full Review

as well as this good chick flick.....most will miss such a great looking movie based solely on the subject matter.....However, if you can stick it out through some of the sap, you'll be treated to a heartwarming tale with a talented cast.....Yes, this film takes a few liberties with the time period and storyline..... ... Full Review

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) -- The latest book by novelist Sue Monk Kidd gives her fans a window into the creation of her popular best seller, "The Secret Life of Bees," and into the deepening relationship with her daughter, who... ... Full Article

NEW YORK -- North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue on Thursday signed a bill allowing production companies a 25% tax credit for film projects, up from the previous 15%. ... Full Article

August 26 brings THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES to Warner Grand Theatre for Warner On Wednesdays - a series of $3 films shown at 6PM and 9PM each Wednesday in the Summer. ... Full Article

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