The Secret Life...

I went and saw "The Secret Life of Bees" tonight. It was phenomenal. From the first moment it begins, until the ending credits, you are drawn into the life of Lily, Dakota Fanning's character, and her discovery of a new life. And you are never bored. Now my Dad claimed after, "It's such a girls' movie", which I thing was bull, because when my Dad is BORED, and hates a movie (like during Mamma Mia), he SIGHS loudly throughout the entire thing. And I heard not one sigh. He said IF he were a girl he would give it a 7 or 8 out of 10...I so think he secretly enjoyed it, to give it such a good score.

I know everyone likes to make such a big deal out of Jennifer Hudson, and yes she is a good actress, but it was Dakota and the "Boatwright" sisters (aka Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okonedo) who were stunning. I wanted to go learn about Bees and Life from these sisters, May, June and August. Even Paul Bettany, the BAD dad, was amazing...who knew you could HATE him SO much!

I have been a huge fan of Dakota Fanning's since "I Am Sam", with Sean Penn. They were both fanatastic. And then I saw her in "Trapped" and "Sweet Home Alabama", and she was so cute in Home and in Trapped, she made you feel for her so much and even got her kidnapper caring for her. And then she showed her diversity in "Uptown Girl" when she played an OCD rigid little girl...who didn't know how to be a kid...or get the love she craved. She really rocked as Ray, and outshined Brittany Murphy. And "Man on Fire" with Denzel...holy frickin' cow!! This girl can hold hersulf with the biggest male actors in Hollywood!! Because she followed that with "Hide and Seek" with Robert Dinero...where she was SO dark and mature...I thought it was her, and you know what I mean if you saw the movie...such skill for a then 11 year old. And then she held her own with Tom (ugh) Cruise in "War of the Worlds", which I actually really enjoyed. Every other movie she is in...she continues to impress. And "Bees", just showcased how talented a young actress she has become. There is only one movie I cannot see her in...I know you all have heard about it...no I cannot see this adorable young woman...endure THAT. Nope she shall not be hurt before my eyes in such a way. And she is voicing Corailne in the animated stop-motion film of the same name, see how multi-talented she is!

So if you love Dakota, or Queen Latifah or Alicia Keys or even honey and bees, GO SEE THIS MOVIE! You won't regret it, it is beautiful.