Review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) by Shomanika Y — 17 May 2008

Just happen to see the film a week ago, very sweet film.

This review of Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written by Shomanika Y on 17 May 2008.

Akeelah and the Bee has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Timothy N (418) on 29 Aug 2014

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By Heather P (247) on 16 Jan 2015

The most amazing movie I'll see in 2015. Hope, Love, Happiness, Honor, Teaching, Inspiring, Respect, Motivating, and most of all Friendship…

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By Tim K (748) on 28 May 2012

Akkelah and the Bee is actually a pretty good movie. Did not expect much but I enjoyed it. An enjoyable flawed movie…

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By Thomas P (1,379) on 14 Sep 2013

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By Bryan L (254) on 03 Aug 2013

So good. I use it with my summer school reading students…

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