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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 24 Apr 2011

Predictable, corny and formulaic...Yet this latest triumph of the spelling-bee spirit, like last year's earnest, flawed film version of Bee…

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By Anahita S (28) on 12 Apr 2011

Good movie with a great message…

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By Essi P (59) on 12 Apr 2011

Good movie with a great message…

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By Peter H (1,359) on 15 Mar 2011

A formulaic underdog inspiration story. Well made, and it's hard to not like a movie with Laurence Fishburne in it…

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By Maymay A (284) on 15 Mar 2011

This movie is all about Story and Performance, which comes down to writing and casting. Well done all around…

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By Jonathan G (1,045) on 15 Mar 2011

This movie is all about Story and Performance, which comes down to writing and casting. Well done all around…

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By Jenna G (1,046) on 06 Mar 2011

Too much wholesome family goodness for one sitting…

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By Teresa S (334) on 26 Feb 2011

Not as good as Spellbound, cliché at times, and emotionally dependent on the girl as a 'underdog', the movie is worth a watch or two, but…

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By Emma B (457) on 25 Feb 2011

Fairly predictable storyline, but also involving issues of class and race…

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By Emma C (361) on 14 Feb 2011

Akeela and the bee is charming and inspiring…

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By Jason L (914) on 03 Feb 2011

Almost every spelling bee movie ever made is cheesy and totally predictable…

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By Marco P (327) on 03 Jan 2011

Remember that quote from Marianne Williamson? Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure…

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By Douglas V (57) on 21 Dec 2010

I really enjoy this contests ... very very cute the movie…

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By Robert Roten (1,865) for Laramie Movie Scope (1,865) on 24 Nov 2010

It isn't just about the competition. It is about heart, dedication, intelligence and the pulling together of a entire community…

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By Noah B (300) on 01 Oct 2010

Meh, it was ok. Good message of inspiration. The girl annoyed me though…

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By Katy R (163) on 01 Oct 2010

This movie was a combination of the importance of knowledge and belief in yourself. It reminds me of something my dad would have enjoyed…

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By Anna C (930) on 17 Sep 2010

-AKEELAH AND THE BEE - 4 stars- I never expected to like this movie so much. What a wonderful surprise…

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By Leon G (31) on 10 Sep 2010

Always saw this playing on the family channel and never could decide whether to watch it or not…

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By James B (2,746) on 10 Sep 2010

Good movie. Really good kids film and disney movie…

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By Anthony W (322) on 04 Sep 2010

A heartwarming film that inspires optimism…

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