The Secret Life of Bees (2008)

Sorry, this movie sucks

i must have seen a different film!!

best movie i've ever seen.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Well,this was a nice surprise,it has it all except for violence and murder,and that is a relieve .ms fanning does a marvellous job in this film,along the 4 coloured girls of the main cast, there are some magical moments in the movie,that are profounlingly touching the strings of my harp of feelings-. the music are made with a great touch,the use of sound and light are masterworthy,and it has a brilliant ending. its a through hit from the directress.its all about love and feelings....and honey and bees, and thank yu dakota

The Secret Life of Bees (2008): Dir: Gina Prince-Bythewood / Cast: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Paul Bettany, Alicia Keys: Insightful and emotional film set in the 1960's where the law was passed that colored people can vote. Dakota Fanning yearns to know who her mother is after a tragedy when she was young. She flees her abusive father along with her black caregiver and they find shelter at a bee farm. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood with bright locations particularly the honey farm. Strong performance by Fanning as the confused teenager. After fleeing from home she grows to enjoy life with this new family but sadden by tragic situations that result due too society tradition. Jennifer Hudson plays her caregiver who suffered at the hands of racism. She will find acceptance and happiness at the bee farm where her skills are put to greater use. Queen Latifah plays the head bee keeper with insight into Fanning's past. Her idol worship scenes are a tad hokey but she brings wisdom and warms to the story. Paul Bettany plays her frustrated father whose wife fled the scene now his daughter abandons him too. While abusive he will come to realize his acts and must face up to who he is and who his daughter is. Alicia Keys is also featured amongst the talented cast and goes beyond her music image. Superb film that brings light to an ugly time in history. Score: 9 / 10

This movie just misses 10/10 for me. It's a beautiful story, the movie is stunningly shot and all the actors are brilliant, especially Sophie Okonedo. I'm docking a point because it centres Dakota Fanning's character, Lily, a young white girl, instead of centring the stories of women of colour, which is crucial for a film exploring issues of race during the civil rights movement. In all other respects, however, this film is fantastic. The inevitable violence that any civil rights story has is counterpointed by the safe, secret world which August, May, and June create. Beekeeping acts as a metaphor for female solidarity. I would definitely recommend this film.

Wow. This was a really good movie. The only reason why I didn't give it ten stars is because I reserve ten stars for the movies I really, really love and am a fan of, and nine stars for something I think is pretty much best picture material. I can't say I felt that way about the film, but I still thought it was excellent and very worthwhile.The acting here is incredible. The women were intense and thoughtful, and it's always good to see these fine actress in almost anything, especially something this good. I've always thought Dakota Fanning was a superb actress for a juvenile, and this film really suits her acting talent,(far better than the flat, one-dimensional tween sci-fi dud 'Push')This film is basically a women's film, but gender should not bias the viewer. It's great entertainment with important, timeless messages about human rights and respect. this movie should be seen by everyone, especially young people.