Review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) by Kathleen B — 20 Jan 2010

Inspiring story of a young girl who was a winner despite her own self-doubts.

This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Kathleen B on 20 Jan 2010.

Akeelah and the Bee has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Andrea Gronvall (422) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 16 Jun 2013

This small gem about a South Central LA girl with a gift for spelling restores luster to the family genre…

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By Tom G (847) on 13 Sep 2015

Just well done movie in feel and acting.....predictable but that did not bother me at all…

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By Sanghelizealotx (2) on 01 Jun 2015

This movie is AWFUL, I can't believe it got a 72, it deserves a 7.2…

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By Kerby H (812) on 24 Oct 2013

A great motivational education video that encourages kids to break out of stereotypes and be brilliant…

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By John C (2,737) on 19 Apr 2012

Tyler Perry recommended it. I rent it and loved it. Good movie for older children and adults. Samuel L. Jackson is great as the spelling coach…

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By Jeffrey A (182) on 02 Jul 2014

Kids loved it. Language is a little strong in a small part of the movie, however it fits with the story…

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By David Ansen (1,073) for Newsweek (1,534) on 14 Mar 2018

Akeelah obeys every sports-movie rule, but trading end-zone dances for etymology gives it a geeky innocence. What's the word? Splendiferous…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 02 Dec 2012

Such a good movie..i enjoyed every minute of it…

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By Tayyab R (173) on 11 Oct 2012

Feel-good with its share of predictability and forced closures; but the warm fuzziness is nicely wrapped all the same…

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By Michael O (1,073) on 02 Jul 2012

Akeelah and the big ass fucking bee thats going to fucking sting her and make her die…

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