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Headed by an all-star cast of women, The Secret Life of Bees is the heartwarming and well-told story of a young girl who finds love and acceptance from a trio of independent sisters. The Secret Life of Bees is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Sue Monk Kidd and centers around the plight of 14-year-old Lily (Dakota Fanning). Assuming the burden for her mother's premature death, she has a precarious relationship with her abusive father T. Ray (Paul Bettany). Lily's only friend is her caregiver Rosaleen (Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson). Set in South Carolina in 1964, when civil rights wasn't a given, Rosaleen's life is threatened by racists who'd just as soon see her dead than exercise her right to vote. Lily runs away with her to a town she believes may hold the secrets of her mother's life. There the pair meet the Boatwright sisters August (Queen Latifah), June (Alicia Keys) and May (Sophie Okonedo)--who produce the area's famous Black Madonna honey. They eventually provide Lily with the unconditional love she never felt she had and also show Rosaleen that being a black woman in the South doesn't mean she can't have a sense of worth. The Secret Life of Bees doesn't try to pass itself off as a historical documentation of race relations in the 1960s. But the fictional slice of life still resonates because of the feelings of injustice that it stirs up. Though the film is written to show the disparity between blacks and whites, there is always a strong sense of hope, thanks to the lead actresses who bring empathy and dignity to their roles. Hudson exhibits some of the same quiet grace that Regina Taylor brought to her role as the family housekeeper in the superb TV series I'll Fly Away. Latifah has the part of wise matriarch down pat, even when she's playing a sister rather than a mother. And it's clear that Fanning is making a seamless transition from kid to young adult roles. Whether she's giving an impassioned monologue or listening thoughtfully, Fanning brings nuance and intelligence to her role. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning head a stellar ensemble cast in this 'wonderful film about family, independence and the transcendent power of love' (Minneapolis Star Tribune) based on the acclaimed best-selling novel. To escape her cruel, angry father - and discover the truth about her late mother's past - 14-year old Lily Owens flees with her caregiver and friend Rosaleen to a South Carolina town where she's taken in by the bee-keeping Boatwright sisters. Surrounded by the unexpected love, grace and spirituality she encounters there, Lily forms a bond with each of these uniquely gifted women and discovers that sometimes you must leave home in order to find it.
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55 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the best movie I have seen in a long time. I think I had tears in my eyes through 75% of the movie. This is Dakota Fanning's best performance. Jennifer Hudson was spectacular. Queen Latifah delivered like never before. Everyone was amazing in this film. Don't waste your time renting this one because it's one to own. You really connect with the characters and the issues at hand. This is a must see movie.
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By K. Conroy
Format:DVD
I thought this was the best movie of 2008! It was SO GOOD! Granted I had some movies that I went to and watched over and over again, this one I only watched once but once I watched it I knew it would be a timeless classic. Don't rent this movie! Just buy it! It's SO GOOD!
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Excellent movie. Almost perfect version of the book. I was expecting a PG though but still it's a great movie. For me one of the best movies of 2008.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it
Everybody was talking about this movie, and I stupidly thought it was only about bees. I had no idea how important and touching the topic was. Read more
Published 12 days ago by rotaroter
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome movie
i saw part of it on tv.so i had to buy it so i could watch the whole thing.loved it
Published 12 days ago by MARLA RITCH
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
I SAW IT ON TV FIRST IT WAS SO MUCH OF MY LIFE I HAD TO ORDER IT. I WILL LOOK AT IT OVER AND OVER TAKE NOTES SO I CAN HEAL ME AND HELP HEAL SOME ONE ELSE. Read more
Published 26 days ago by SANDY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Love Love this movie!
Not sure why, but I love this movie. For as many times as I have watched it, I still laugh and cry! Very strong women during a time when women where not suppose to be.
Published 27 days ago by Sue
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
We enjoyed the movie. It was well made. We especially like Queen Latifa. I enjoyed the background scenery, and enjoyed the characters.
Published 29 days ago by D. Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie!
This is a great movie. It covers death, failed marriage, racism, forgiveness and love.
Great actors and a great message.
Great actors and a great message.
Published 29 days ago by Jeanne L. Renner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poignant and powerful movie
I rented this, but now I have to buy it! The beginning narration was written and performed so beautifully that I was drawn in from the first moment, and the story slowly blossomed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dramatic and Intense
The story is set in the South during the civil rights era and concerns a young 14 year old girl, Lily Owens, who is plagued by a tragic memory concerning her mother. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Bower
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Family Movie
When I first watch this movie, I only got to watch half of it, but I knew I had to had, love all the characters, a tear jerker, great movie for girls night.
Published 1 month ago by Marian Yazzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
I read the book a few months a go. I had to. See the movie. Book was better, movie was still a good movie.
Published 1 month ago by Donna H. Maxwell
