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7.9/10

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Pretty gritty subject matter and kudos to the screen writer and director for making it. Thought the ensemble cast in the movie were all good and not just Monique.
7/10
25.5.2010 - karen_lett@ - age: 36-49
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I must be so naive to think that a mother like the one Mo'Nique portrays in this movie actually exists out there. I just don't want to believe it. If there is, I truly feel sorry for her children. I couldn't believe what was happening. This movie will stay with me for a very long time. I hope it helps victims to leave these abusive situations.
9/10
10.4.2010 - adriekins@ - age: 36-49
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Very difficult to watch. It did not have a fairy tale ending, like we might expect. This was real. You even had to feel sorry for the mother at one point in the social worker's office. This was a very inspiring movie. No matter what your circumstances, nobody can tell you what your life is going to be.
9/10
6.4.2010 - lisa,dragon@ - age: 36-49
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Giving this a 10 on 10 as it is a very difficult subject matter that is dark and sombre. It is acted out superbly and portrayed very well. I especially like that you have to realize the effects of child sexual abuse on a person and the mountainous effort it takes to overcome. The dilemna of the wife/mother is potrayed well too and it is precisely that kind of ambivalence and dysfunction that allows these things to flourish in a home. Well done!
10/10
31.3.2010 - dbtrlesy@ - age: 36-49
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Worst movie since Cable Guy... but really a different genre... Oprah gone wild... think of everything perverted that has happened or could happened to the worst of us and it's in the movie... no acting, no talent. Except for the Mom who can trash talk with the best!
1/10
26.3.2010 - rzapp@ - age: 50+
First review.
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For what it's worth, this movie is shot really well, is engaging and has an uncanny rhythm that anybody who knows a shred about good film understands. Despite some mediocre acting (you won't notice) subject is genuinely disturbing, however, it brings to the forefront a reality most comfy white people don't get, in a vivid yet not overly boorish manner. Essentially, it takes the documentary, of such subject matter, out of commission in one fell swoop! Fully entertaining...
8/10
23.3.2010 - caligulablush@ - age: 36-49
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I went to see this movie because of the acclaim it received, but honestly I expected it to be a tough one to watch, and I expected it to be somewhat depressing... how wrong I was. It is a great movie, and the central character Precious, is not pitiful at all--she is determined, dignified and a testimony to the power of the human spirit. I found it totally uplifting.
8/10
21.3.2010 - cymgomery@ - age: 36-49
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A heartfelt story about the human condition and the trials & tribualtions faced by a young girl who was mentally and physically abused since coming into the world. A heartfelt piece adapted from the book called "Push". A well played performance by Mo'Nique who put her heart & soul into her role.
7/10
21.3.2010 - paulleslie12@ - age: 36-49
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Stunning! Makes you think, laugh, cry, cover your eyes and then laugh out loud again. Touches the deepest part of you, and makes you glad for what you have and still want to try harder to be something more!
9/10
20.3.2010 - gggirlyul@ - age: 36-49
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Some people may like it and get emotional if you yourself were abused by your mother. I gotta say that this movie really wasn't good at all. Lots of fowl language from her mama though. I felt more bored with the movie and really couldn't get into the movie at all. In other words overall it just plan sucked!
1/10
18.3.2010 - cft_elitefitness@ - age: 26-35
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Oh my God. For anyone who has ever felt trapped or all alone in the world-YOU MUST SEE THIS FILM!! It was extraordinary!!!
9/10
11.3.2010 - nice2beyour@ - age: 26-35
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This was one of the worst movies I have ever wasted my time watching the story line although might have happend to 1 person woww was horrible I can't count on my hands and feet how many cus words I heard in 2 minutes of the movies SUXX the only good acting was the mom and her part was so desturbing she made it work but that's it... don't watch it... or wast your money.
2/10
10.3.2010 - kristarau@ - age: 18-25
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This was a well done film which I thought it would more than one award as the one who played precious certainly had acted extremely well for the part and glad at least the one who played the mother who had been an alcoholic won. She sure was also exceptionally good and sure this one who made this film had seen this kind of performance and added his own way to make this film good to see. As this film gives a lesson how a girl feels living with a mother who was having hate for their child and not giving the girl a chance to live in a proper manner can be happening which I am sure others agree with me. It has a story that tends to happen regularly and it gives a lesson and ways how a girl can cope and manage without family interfering.
9/10
9.3.2010 - movieactress2002@ - age: 50+
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Seriously? This movie was professionally nominated? For... ? Oh, because Obama is President and Oprah endorsed it... right. Now, it's easy to understand that you would think I'm racist, except that I'm black and grew up in a poor family in a very bad neighbourhood. The bottom line is that this movie is not a movie at all, it's fragmented moments of someone's alleged life experiences. The story fails at every moment and requires an obnoxious amount of voice over. The continuity is non-existent. The directing is laughable and the metaphors are way too On The Nose to even refer to them as metaphors. If it weren't for some decent acting by Gabourey Sidibe and Mariah Carey I would have given this a 2/10. And some might suggest that Paula Patton was excellent in this - eh. I disagree. It's just that the supporting acting around her is so bad that she seems better than she is - quite frankly, I found her overbearing. But it doesn't matter who's in the film, the story simply is tired and meandering. Does this crap happen to people? I know it does. Does this film help any of that? I doubt it, so really it's just a bad film with a pointless existence, pushed by a political agenda. 5 Spirit Awards? Maybe the judges had too many "spirits" before their awarding. Seriously.
4/10
7.3.2010 - wandadd@ - age: 26-35
First review.
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Dope. Ya'll need to check it out. The actors and supporting casts did an amazing job. It's credible and the producer definitely should be a runner up for an Oscar nomination. Really deep and emotional scenes. Two thumbs up!
10/10
6.3.2010 - afilsaima@ - age: 26-35
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Great acting by this up and coming young girl. Very very raw!!
9/10
3.3.2010 - rosa,james@ - age: 36-49
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It is a hard film to see but full of interesting ideas and great connections.
9/10
28.2.2010 - msumadh@
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A very powerful movie and must see. It opens alot feeling to realize how fortunate we are to have such loving family and friends. In this movie their is a message to be heard, and it opens up a wide range of views.
9/10
25.2.2010 - bpgolf@ - age: 36-49
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This is the type of movie that really makes you appreciate your own life and realize all that we take for granted. The acting was excellent. I didn't love the way they filmed the sort of dream scenes but I liked the movie overall.
8/10
21.2.2010 - staciep@ - age: 26-35
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A great movie, but really really sad... do not expect to walk out of the theater feeling all bubbly and positive, a real heart breaker.
8/10
20.2.2010 - pink_flame7@ - age: 18-25
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This was such a sad movie, really good though. I can't wait to read the book!
9/10
13.2.2010 - sam_candycane@ - age: 13-17
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This movie is not for the faint of heart, but if you can handle seeing the pain this girl lives with, the story may change the way you look at teenage pregnancy, illiteracy, and possibly obesity. Absolutely worth seeing. And the acting is outstanding in the sense that you don't notice it, you just get into the story.
9/10
12.2.2010 - frish_wiebe@ - age: 26-35
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Although this is a powerful movie, I agree with some of the other comments such as the story is a little disturbing and the actor that portrayed precious was hard to understand. She mumbled through most of the film. On the other hand MoNique was excellent. She does deserve the oscar nomination for her work in this film. This is not a feel good movie. If you liked the Wrestler movie, you will probably like this one.
7/10
11.2.2010 - kcronan@ - age: 36-49
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Could not get into it, the main actress mumbles too much that I can't understand her and she has that same expression throughout the whole movie... worse acting...
1/10
11.2.2010 - kimberleymtl@ - age: 36-49
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Powerful movie but actors were horrible. The ending was even worse with no punch line. It was a rip off for what I paid to see this movie.
2/10
9.2.2010 - wightfamily@ - age: 36-49
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Both my husband and myself thought the movie was incredible - well deserving of academy awards for both mother and daughter - Something everyone should see to realize how much suffering there is in the world - this isn't as rare of an occurrence as you might think!!
9/10
8.2.2010 - gvoykin@ - age: 50+
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This movie made me sick to my stomach - it's filled with rape, insest, obesity and abuse. It was shocking, horrific and disgusting. I never want to see anything like this again in my life.
1/10
8.2.2010 - cavenerashley@ - age: 26-35
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Great movie, but also disturbing. Her up brining was horrible, to think that she was raised to believe that she was no good for nothing and really it was here parents that should have been locked up forever. Her father got his in the end but that wasn't even good enough. Her mother I hope is locked up. I'm sure this goes on happening, but it does and shouldn't. I hope all the best to this women and her children.
8/10
8.2.2010 - jwhan88@ - age: 36-49
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I loved this movie... It gives enlightenment to some lives out there. The part I really enjoyed about it was the fact that it wasn't sugar-coated. Everything was real, nothing was left out. I do however feel the end was a little cut-short, like something was missing. Other than that, it's a great movie. I wouldn't recommend watching it with little kids around though, this is strictly a mature movie.
9/10
7.2.2010 - mel__hendershot@ - age: 18-25
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I was happy I saw it, just to enjoy the acting. The mother, the daughter and the teacher steal the show. If Mo'nique doesn't win the Oscar, then the awards are fixed. How this funny woman can act in such a way that you can't stand her, but still feel a little sorry for her at the same time, is amazing.
7/10
7.2.2010 - btorlot@ - age: 36-49
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Such a sad movie. Everyone should see this movie because it will open your eyes and have more empathy for people.
7/10
5.2.2010 - danielle_lebouthillier@
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Not easy subject matter. Beautifully filmed. See it for the acting alone. Mo'Nique and Gabby are unforgettable. It, definitely has flaws, and parts of it are hard to follow --especially in the alternative school, but it is a movie that you will never forget.
8/10
5.2.2010 - hlepek@ - age: 50+
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This movie was a good movie but not a great movie. I feel if Oprah wasn't involved with the production it would not have done as well as it has.
7/10
4.2.2010 - laurawproctor@ - age: 36-49
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This movie sucked, don't waste your time.
2/10
2.2.2010 - vabreu2004@ - age: 36-49
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Very intense movie... there's no sugar coating here. Take kleenex. My only negative comment would be that it was hard to understand Precious sometimes.
8/10
1.2.2010 - tobi136@ - age: 26-35
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Amazing performance by everyone. Sometimes not easy to watch because of the unbelievableness of the situation.
9/10
1.2.2010 - j_holowaty@ - age: 26-35
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It was awesome, I loved every part of it, it made me cry 3 times.
9/10
29.1.2010 - gtaseverino@ - age: 13-17
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Although not strong enough to make my top ten for the year, this was an awesome movie. I was super worried cuz I was told it wasn't unlifting at all and was just overly depressing but I didn't find that to be true. I was strongly uplifted but yeah, there are many scenes that are tough to watch. Not a choice movie to watch with your mom. The performances are amazing though. Precious herself is incredible but her mom is SUCH a strong actress. Her scenes terrified me and moved me to tears at the same time. I hear that Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz were in the movie, but I SWEAR I don't know who they were in the movie (and I know who they are in real life) So if that is worrying you, don't let it. Anyway, I totally loved it. Recommended for sure, yo.
9/10
28.1.2010 - patrick,sullivan@ - age: 26-35
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What a bad film. I was not impressed even though Harpo/Oprah Winfrey gives it her approval. The film is not well crafted and is not entertaining or enlightening at all. Ask any social worker worth her/his salt.
2/10
27.1.2010 - essiejustleft@ - age: 50+
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Super well done, everyone in it did a damn fine job and it seems to be the only movie about anything that matters this year. Lee Daniels is brilliant and underrated.
9/10
24.1.2010 - lani7dracl@ - age: 36-49
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I did not love this movie. It is very over hyped. If Monique wasn't in this movie I would give it a 3. She brought life into this film. I honestly had a hard time understanding Precious when she spoke. I understand she was playing her role but her acting couch needed to tell her to open her mouth when she spoke! The story was intense and I did find myself going through many emotions but Monique was the reason for it. I have a feeling the book would be so much more intense and I truly did not enjoy all the fairy tail parts! I say it's rent worthy.
6/10
22.1.2010 - mely_gomes123@ - age: 18-25
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This movie will take you to places you've never been b-4. The twists to this movie will leave you screaming out for "Precious". The acting is great. I was so caught up in this movie I didn't know whether to scream in anger or cry in distress. THIS IS A MOVIES YOU WON'T SOON FORGET.
9/10
20.1.2010 - hotstuffcomin_ya_way@ - age: 26-35
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Good movie but very disturbing!
7/10
15.1.2010 - tigre62@ - age: 36-49
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Love it! Raw to the core, extremely well done acting. Much better than I thought, I resisted this movie because I thought it would be typical... far from it! If you are in your own "perfect world" or "bubble", you will now understand alot of what kids go through in impoverished areas. The education system is sub-standard, anger and hate run deep, and there are no real activities and helping hands for the youth so they get abused and fall victim to evil issues and people. This movie is no joke... with jokes in it! Very entertaining. If you have an ego and a "nose in the air attitude" walking in, you will hate this movie. It is a perfect time of only about 90 minutes. I wanted to see it again the next day. Brilliant!
10/10
12.1.2010 - certifiedsoul@ - age: 26-35
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OMG!!! This is the best movie ever!!! Omg I'm speach less.
10/10
12.1.2010 - sarah12@
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Outstanding. We need to see this to keep helping and empathizing with all the "Precious" teens out there. If we close our eyes to the reality we ignore it and by ignoring we accept it. I am sure living a life like Precious endured is not uncommon and could be even worse than the film portrayed.
9/10
11.1.2010 - burnipdramaqueen@ - age: 36-49
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I felt a lot of different emotions during this movie. Mostly I felt anger at the mother, she was an animal. Unfortunately there are situations like this in the world and it's just great to see the victims break away. I saw it two nights ago and I can't stop thinking about it. I have not read the book but if any of you have was the mother making her eat so that she could be obese?
7/10
10.1.2010 - grednam2000@ - age: 36-49
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I really thought of it as a great well made movie. The acting was on spot. Really tight. Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey make well-cast appearances as well. However, the real stars of the film are undoubtedly Mo'Nique and Gabourey. I mean these two women were incredibly well suited for the part. I give hats off to the casting crew. Sad story that manages to be presented with touches of humor and a dash of hope, enough to let you know that "precious" will end up just fine. And that's the point of the movie isn't it. To overcome the odds and fight for your dreams out of self love and self respect. Good Job.
8/10
9.1.2010 - sacoca_@ - age: 26-35
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