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Review of Spellbound (2002) by Timothy Q — 28 Jun 2007

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It's good, if you like documentaries.

This review of Spellbound (2002) was written by Timothy Q on 28 Jun 2007.

Spellbound has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rachel Y (47) on 20 Jun 2013

I don't see how we relate to them... Spelling is not really important anymore in this tech age and with the increase in the use of acronyms…

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By Chris H (3,076) on 23 Nov 2010

Interesting documentary about some kids from very different backgrounds competing in the National Spelling Bee…

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By Marnie Z (226) on 23 Jun 2009

I'm a bit of a word nerd myself so I thought I would check this out. Aside from being boring it was sad…

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By Kalpesh P (24) on 20 Jun 2009

This documentary is the first one that really got me interested, i've tried watching a few documentaries on the TV but none of them were engaging…

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By Joseph D (526) on 17 Feb 2011

A charming and engrossing expose on a unique American tradition…

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By John A (1,813) on 27 Dec 2012

This movie makes me feel better about Children are our future…

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By Dannielle A (252) on 28 Aug 2009

It was incredible to see these kids study for the national spelling bee eight hours a day…

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By Jesse T (557) on 20 Jun 2012

Director Jeffrey Blitz has made a surprisingly suspenseful film that sharply observes the awkwardness of living as an intelligent adolescent…

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By Jeremy O (203) on 09 Apr 2013

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By Joel A (1,152) on 30 Apr 2013

A surprisingly fascinating Documentary following 8 children from the US from vastly different education & ethnic back grounds…

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