The original title of the film is Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,
Sometimes the Oscars get it right. Mo'Nique was outstanding in this, her monologue at the end is epic. It's not so much a coming of age film as a coming of life film. If that makes sense. There are over the top melodramatic moments, but all in all it's a very, very good movie.
An exploitative, almost fetishistic exercise in unrelenting misery. Riveting, demonic performance by Mo’Nique (standing O for her as well, btw), to be sure, but there wasn’t much else there for me to connect to. Sidibe’s Precious is a cipher who might be worth exploring further, but it’s tough to develop much character when the bulk of the movie is weighed down by teacher/nurse/social worker cliches–which are especially glaring here due to a trio of bizarre casting choices (Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz, and Mariah Carey of all people, respectively.)
Stunning performances but emotionally inconsistent.
It starts off depressing and just gets worse. I still debate whether or not these types of films are needed, as I don't believe the audience are those who have actually had similar horrific experiences as Precious has had. I still debate whether American blacks are represented in a positive light (although, Precious, of course is a character one cannot help but sympathize and cheer for). Nevertheless, worth watching and well done.
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This film was about a young girl growing up in a very broken home in Brooklyn during the 80's. The film was horrific, tragic, beautiful and moving. It was a real testament to both the best and worst of humanity. The acting in this film was second to none. It kills me that The Blind Side took home a single award over this film.