Cute movie. Could have done without the whole, "Those white kids don't care about you, Akeelah" crap, but I've seen this movie make kids sit on the edge of their seats over a Spelling Bee.
Pretty powerful and inspiring in its own way.
This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Michelle T on 20 May 2008.
Akeelah and the Bee has generally received positive reviews.
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