Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Paula Patton
Rating: 4/4 stars
Precious is simply brilliant. It tells a story of the piteous existence of Clareece 'Precious' Jones without a drop of pity in the storytelling. A movie like this could so easily fall into the trap of being a sappy "inner city youth beating adversity finding themselves" movie. But it doesn't. It is told with such love and truth. Presented as simply what it is. It doesn't shy away from showing you the most terrible parts of Precious' life, and it doesn't shy away from showing the happiest moments either. It is just HONEST filmaking! Sidibe delivers a debut performance that is up there with Marlee Matlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Julie Andrews and Jennifer Hudson, as one of the BEST debut performances of all time (each was nominated/won the Oscar for their debut.) She is a revelation. Mo'Nique shocks and reviles as Precious' mother. She is beyond words, playing a villian, but almost making you sympathize with her...almost!! She walks that fine line, and her final scene is so earth shattering, it should be taught in acting classes worldwide. All the supporting players, turn in fantastic work as well. All in all, a truly honest and riveting film. Brilliantly done!!
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