Review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) by Chads. — 05 May 2006
"Glory Road" was a feel-contrived film, and even though "Akeelah and the Bee" is a slave to formula like the Don Haskins biopic, this variation of the sports movie-formula truly makes you feel-good.
Most importantly, it builds a bridge between academia and the perception that African-Americans steeped in hip-hop culture are hostile towards education. The scene between Akeelah(Keke Palmer) and one her wayward older brother's friend is the film's highlight.
His story, you can sense, is a cautionary tale about what happens when peer pressure stifles your potential.
This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Chads. on 05 May 2006.
Akeelah and the Bee has generally received positive reviews.
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