|
|
|
| Release Date: |
April 28, 2006 |
| On DVD: |
August 29, 2006 |
| Genre: |
Drama |
| Running Time: |
112 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG for some language. |
| Director: |
Doug Atchison |
| Writer: |
Doug Atchison |
| Cast: |
Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Marlow, Sara Niemietz, Eddie Steeples |
An inspirational drama, AKEELAH AND THE BEE is the story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), a precocious eleven-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother Tanya (Angela Bassett), Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee (Laurence Fishburne); her principal Mr. Welch (Curtis Armstrong) and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to Read more
|
Movie Review
Grade: B+
If you are a Starbucks drinker, you may have noticed they are currently promoting
a movie called Akeelah and the Bee, starring Laurence Fishburne, Angela
Bassett, and, most importantly, newbie Keke Palmer. Next time you go to buy
your grande mocha latte ccappuccino frappuccino double shot, you may want to
pick up a copy - or at least put it on your Netflix list.
Read the full movie review
Movie Photos
|
