The movie was cute, yet predictable.
The camera angles and music gave it a heightened sense of melodrama that was extremely unnneccessary. Keke Palmer who played Akeelah appears to have enough experience and poise to carry such a role without all the "extra." I also give kudos to the actors who played "Javier" and "Georgia" (Akeelah's best friend).
At times the movie was sickeningly sweet and the plot was predictable enough that you could leave your seat for popcorn, return and not feel lost.
I applaud Laurence Fishburne for producing such a positive piece and it's my hope that children see themselves in Akeelah (her tenacity, strength and intelligence).
After that movie, I know I found myself looking up some of those words.
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