"The old saying . . . that style is the man himself is as near the truth as we can get—but then most men mistake grammar for style, as they mistake correct spelling for words or schooling for education." - Samuel Butler
This is one movie the whole family can see. The story of Akeelah is an inspirational and heart-warming one that was made for all ages. The storyline of an underdog 11 year-old girl living with her working mother, single mother sister, and gang member brother, making it big in the world of the national spelling-bee is a classic. The film has humor, charm, success, a positive image, drama, and a happy ending which we all like to see in a movie. The movie shows you all the hard work and pressure it takes for someone to actually compete in the national spelling-bee. Battling over 100 other contestants, Akeelah has deeper motivations at the tournament than just winning.
Although banal and predictable, Akeelah and the Bee has a great message: not denying who you are. The typical hero's journey infuses the script, something we've seen millions of times (from ROCKY to HARRY POTTER).
Hi Khairul,
ReplyDeleteI've watch this movie twice so the impact of this movie to is not really strong. However, it is a good movie tp be watched by kids as it will inspired them to read more and do the spelling bee by the guide of their parents.