Review of Spellbound (2002) by Ryan B — 09 Jun 2006
It's a great story. It explores the tensions of fitting in at school, parental pressure, competitiveness and hobby/interest becoming an obsession. Some have said that it is a film about America, but I wouldn't venture as far. The film says far too little about the origins and history behind the Spelling Bee contest to be about an "American phenomenon," much less about a "phenomenon" of any kind. It's a film about one Spelling Bee, but even more so about eight kids who compete in it. And their parents and siblings and teachers.
Plot Outline: Spellbound follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee.
This review of Spellbound (2002) was written by Ryan B on 09 Jun 2006.
Spellbound has generally received very positive reviews.
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