Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)Directed by Lee Daniels, rated R, 109 minutes
Precious is a painful and depressing drama about an overweight, illiterate teen who has to deal with her second pregnancy and abusive parents while trying to put her life on the right track in an alternative school. Gabourey Sidibe, in her first role, captures the deep sadness of her character, and yet retains her charm and warmth, and Mo'Nique is unbelievably menacing and shocking as the abusive mother. Director Lee Daniels adds some artistic flourishes to the harrowing story, and
they're hit and miss, but the cinematography sucks you into the story. Precious boldly takes on many controversial issues, but thankfully does so in an honest and mostly non-manipulative way. You'll like it if: You like teen protagonists, depressing dramas, films about child abuse, Mysterious Skin or Little Children.
they're hit and miss, but the cinematography sucks you into the story. Precious boldly takes on many controversial issues, but thankfully does so in an honest and mostly non-manipulative way. You'll like it if: You like teen protagonists, depressing dramas, films about child abuse, Mysterious Skin or Little Children.
What artistic flourishes didn't you like????
ReplyDeleteI thought having the pictures 'come to life' and talk was an odd choice.
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