Written and directed by Doug Atchison, this movie got many awards. That’s why this got many positive reviews. Not only tells about the discrimination, it also gives us a lot of moral values.
Akeelah and The Bee is about Akeelah Anderson, a bright 11-year-old girl who studies in a black school in South Los Angeles. Because of her great ability in spelling, she is encouraged by her school to join the regional spelling bee contest. Firstly, Akeelah refuses to join, but because of her condition she finally gets the chance to go to the higher grade of the contest. By the help of Dr. Larabee, her coach, Akeelah gets a lot of valuables experience she never expected. She also changes her attitude during the studying time with him. She learns that everything could be achieved if she always believes in her ability and is never afraid to get the things she wants. Although got many obstruction from her families, she can handle the problem and makes better situation than before. And after passing the hard time, by support of her mother, brother, friends, and her coach, her making to the final becomes the precious thing that she can give to all people who always support her.
Keke Palmer’s (Akeelah anderson) ability in acting make the spectator gets involved in her emotion. She really gives the best in becoming the main role. It makes the movie become very interesting. Not only interesting, but this movie also gives us a lot of moral values. Akeelah Anderson, as an African American girl participating in a National Bee Contest teaches us that everyone should get the same right in all aspect of the life. It also teaches us to believe in our ability so we can achieve all of our dreams.
Inspite of the positive critics, some people were not satisfied with the plot and the action of the child. They assure that they can guess how the ending would be and they do not agree about the romantic scene between Akeelah and Javier. But there are still many people who can enjoy the plot till the ending.
To sum up, Akeelah and the Bee is one of the best movies that not only gives us the good story but also the moral values for everyone in the world.
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