Has anyone seen the Secret Lives of Bees?

Question

I fell asleep during the movie, so answer these questions please



MOVIE REVIEW

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You will need to include the following: name of the film, prominent stars of the film, basic setting ( time and place), and type of film ( comedy, adventure, drama, etc.)

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You will need to write a plot summary for the movie. Do not reveal the ending. Discuss at least 5 events and be sure to cover the entire scope of the movie, except the very end.

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Discuss one aspect of filmmaking. You may choose from acting, direction, editing, costume design, set design, photography, background music, or anything else you may think of. Be sure that you are specific and cite examples from the movie.

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Discuss another aspect of filmmaking. You may choose from acting, direction, editing, costume design, set design, photography, background music, or anything else you may think of, but obviously choose something different from what you discussed in the previous paragraph. Be sure that you are specific and cite examples from the movie.

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Give your overall reaction to the film as well as your opinion on the quality of the film. also include your recommendations for potential viewers.

Answer 1

The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 American drama film, adapted from the novel of the same name by Sue Monk Kidd. The film was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and produced by Will Smith with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, as executive producer. The film was released in North America on October 17, 2008 and in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2008.



Plot

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother (Deborah Owens, played by Hilarie Burton). To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father (T. Ray, played by Paul Bettany), Lily flees with Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson), her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters - August (Queen Latifah), May (Sophie Okonedo) and June (Alicia Keys), Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping.



Cast

* Dakota Fanning as Lily Owens

* Queen Latifah as August Boatwright

* Jennifer Hudson as Rosaleen Daise

* Alicia Keys as June Boatwright

* Sophie Okonedo as May Boatwright

* Paul Bettany as T. Ray Owens

* Hilarie Burton as Deborah Owens

* Tristan Wilds as Zach Taylor

* Nate Parker as Neil

* Shondrella Avery as Greta



The Secret Life of Bees received mostly positive reviews. The movie was number #3 at the North American box office for its opening weekend with $10,527,799. As of December 13, 2008 the film has made $37,270,658 in the United States and Canada.[3]. The movie won the awards for "Favorite Movie Drama" and "Favorite Independent Movie" at the 35th People's Choice Awards.[4]



The film also garnered seven NAACP Image Award nominations, which include Outstanding Motion Picture, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture (Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning), Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture (Nate Parker), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, and Sophie Okonedo). The movie won the Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture.



The DVD came out on February 3, 2009. It features many never before seen exclusives including deleted scenes and never before seen footage.



Hope this Helped!!!



Oh, and dude, put your old picture back on, you know the one with the white sweater, you look cooler in that.

Answer 2

i feel asleep on it too but my g ma made me read half of the book

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lily that little girl

t ray that mean dude

august=queen latifiah

rosaleen=jennifer hudson

june=alicia keys

may=sophie idk on the last name

setting=1964



i didn't finish the book or see the movie to answer the others



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no i would not recommend this movie to people b/c i didn't understand it and i'm freaking scared of bees

Answer 3

Ok I saw the movie but I am not about to do your homework for you!

Answer 4

yeah, right. i'll get busy writing your essay for you, and i'll e-mail it to you when i'm done.

Answer 5

Yeah right!!!!

Answer 6

queen latifa was in it.