Spellbound
Everyone wants the last word.
Everyone wants the last word.
Documentary
-
2002
Available on
Country
This documentary follows 8 teens and pre-teens as they work their way toward the finals of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee championship in Washington D.C.
Director:
Similar
Details
Runtime:
97 min
Release date:
13 Nov 2002
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 19 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Spellbound is not a great piece of filmmaking, but it is more entertaining than you might expect from a story whose heroes are all brainiacs.
– Richard Nilsen,
Arizona Republic,
16 Jul 2003
fresh:
Spellbound finds its thrills with nary a chase scene nor a quick cut; it's a simple and utterly gripping story about kids, words and a microphone.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
27 Jun 2003
fresh:
When a child stands at the microphone and frantically writes invisible letters on her hand, we can't help but love each and every one of these people.
– Michael Booth,
Denver Post,
13 Jun 2003
fresh:
A genuinely charming and often funny documentary about the high-pressured world of competitive spelling.
– Robert Denerstein,
Denver Rocky Mountain News,
13 Jun 2003
fresh:
Whatever else it may be, this is also a film about being young, hopeful and focused.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jun 2003