The Secret Life Of Bees (DVD)

This drama is based on the acclaimed novel by Sue Monk Kidd. And what a stellar adaptation it is. With brilliant performances from a huge ensemble cast, gorgeous and lush cinematography, and a polished script that tackles some heavy emotional issues (racism; abuse; death), this movie is one that will linger long in the mind after the credits have rolled.

Dakota Fanning easily out-acts her fellow cast members as Lily, who goes on the run from her abusive father, and ends up in the care of a trio of bee-keeping sisters. As she struggles to find out about a mother she never knew, she encounters people for whom love and family is all-important.

This tale has a few tear-jerking moments, but it never tries to manipulate your emotions. The excellent cast all manage to make their characters real people, and after Fanning, the next best performance comes from Queen Latifah as the maternal August Boatwright. She accepts Lily into her home, and their burgeoning friendship is one of love and respect, something Lily never received at home.

If I had to choose any negatives though, I'd be hard-pressed but would eventually admit that the ending is a tad flat and too easy. But it still doesn't distract from what is a touching and heartwarming film. (4 out of 5, by Carlisle Johnson)

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.

General

Studio:	Fox Searchlight Pictures
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	March 2009
Actors:	Queen Latifah • Dakota Fanning • Jennifer Hudson • Alicia Keys
Dimensions:	192 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:
Running time:	1 hour, 50 minutes
Region encoding:	Region 2. This DVD will play in all South African DVD players.
Audio format:	Dolby Digital 5.1
Age restriction:	10 PGLV
Categories:	DVD > Drama DVD > Family DVD > Feature Film
LSN:	X52-4FP-4FH-4
Barcode:	6003805102775

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