Review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) by Lawrence Van Gelder for The New York Times — 08 Mar 2008
The innate suspense and charm of the spelling bee, along with a trio of crack performances, turn what is in essence a formulaic sports picture into something more satisfying: an underdog tale that manages to inspire without being sappy.
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This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Lawrence Van Gelder and published by The New York Times on 08 Mar 2008.
Akeelah and the Bee has generally received positive reviews.
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