Review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) by Jesse T — 12 Jun 2009
I have never enjoyed a PG-rated film like I have this one. This may be classified as a "kid's film" but I disagree. It's such a great and inspiring film. I have never been that excited in a movie since I watched Seabiscuit.
Keke Palmer does a terrific job, especially for her being so young. She is the movie. I was also happy to see Fishburne and Bassett reunite for the third time in this film. They are always wonderful, but are better when in the same scenes for most of the movie.
I recommend this movie to everyone because it truly is inspiring, especially if you come from a lower-class, low-income family like Akeelah. She is a strong girl and it shows in the movie. She has great integrity and the most powerful scene is when she reads the quote off of Fishburne's office wall.
"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.".
This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Jesse T on 12 Jun 2009.
Akeelah and the Bee has generally received positive reviews.
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