If you are the kind of person who enjoys movies with meaning and purpose, the Secret Life of Bees is definitely for you. It’s not a comedy or a simple feel-good, so if you’re in the mood for that, I don’t recommend it. This film perfectly blends the acting styles of Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Dakota Fanning. These four are brilliant in this piece and bring the perfect amount of laughter and character to the story. A story about a young girl who grew up without a mom, trying to find herself with the help of an old friend and three strangers proves to teach a good life lesson to all who watch. You can expect to cry because this movie has a great message behind the twists and turns of life.