Dakota Fanning just doesn't have the acting range to pull off the film. Queen Latifah is terrific though. Rather predictable and overly dramatic, it all seems so familiar. Too slow moving at times. It is a well meaning film, but it is flawed.
This review of The Secret Life of Bees (2008) was written by Jayh. on 31 Jan 2009.
The Secret Life of Bees has generally received positive reviews.
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