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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire (2008) Reviews

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire (2008)
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Monster's Ball producer Lee Daniels follows up his 2005 directorial debut, Shadowboxer, with this adaptation of author Sapphire's best-selling novel about an overweight, illiterate African-American teen from Harlem who discovers an alternate path in life after she begins attending a new school. Clareece "Precious" Jones is only a teenager, yet she's about to give birth to her second child. Unable to read or write, Clareece shows little prospect for the future until discovering that she has been accepted into an alternative school. There, with a little help from a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton) and a kindly nurse (Lenny Kravitiz), the young girl receives something that most teens never get -- a chance to start over. Mo'nique co-stars in an inspirational drama featuring the debut performance of screen newcomer Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Gabourey Sidibe, Lenny Kravitz, (more)
Director(s):
Lee Daniels
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Monica F.

It was a hard movie to watch but it was excellent! Excellent performance by Mo'Nique!

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Brenda H.

It was a good movie, very emotional, but good.

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Mark L.

I wanted to love this movie, but not only did it NOT live up to the hype......it was below average. the acting was fine, but the screenplay/directing were on a third grade level. The flashback scenes were so incredibly simplistic adn amateurish, I was embarrassed for the production. If you would consider the movie Blind Side (which I saw wanting to dislike it!) could be compared in content to Precious (poor kid with 'issues' and how they eventually rise up above their surroundings)- then it would be scored, blind Side +10, Precious -10. Thanks Oprah, for spreading more interest on garbage, than I can recall. Except for my netti pot, nothing you've recommended has lived up to the hype!

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Dave D.

Depressing, but well directed and acted. Predictable Hollywood ending. Probably realistic.

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Susan W.

The movie was not well put together. It could have told the story better. I could not understand the mumbling speech of Precious. This is not a black issue, it is a world issue. Mothers choose men over their girl children more than you think.

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Ruth S.

it was just ok. very sad, no surprise ending.

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DAVID L.

Sure its a sad story with a stupid Hollywood ending but it is rather disappointing. Gaborey is definitely not a role model for teens as being that overweight is not a fad I would want my girls to aspire to.

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Marilyn A.

The acting was splendid & the story is best left untold. It doesn't help elevate African Americans in this biggoted society.

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John A.

Brutal ghetto movie about an unwed mother and victim of incest. The dialogue consists almost entirely of words you can't use in this review. Why did I even rent this?

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Margie T.

This is the worst movie where Tyler Perry is involved.

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    Monica F.

    It was a hard movie to watch but it was excellent! Excellent performance by Mo'Nique!

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    Brenda H.

    It was a good movie, very emotional, but good.

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    Mark L.

    I wanted to love this movie, but not only did it NOT live up to the hype......it was below average. the acting was fine, but the screenplay/directing were on a third grade level. The flashback scenes were so incredibly simplistic adn amateurish, I was embarrassed for the production. If you would consider the movie Blind Side (which I saw wanting to dislike it!) could be compared in content to Precious (poor kid with 'issues' and how they eventually rise up above their surroundings)- then it would be scored, blind Side +10, Precious -10. Thanks Oprah, for spreading more interest on garbage, than I can recall. Except for my netti pot, nothing you've recommended has lived up to the hype!

    Yes   |   No

     
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