Comments on: Why can’t I bring myself to watch Precious (Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire)?

By: Arnoldo Katzenbach

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:48:47 +0000

I just watched this movie, and I was searching for the answer if this movie is based on a true story. I would have like to see what becomes of Precious. I think that maybe the writers could have done a bit more with the ending. It ends only leaving you with more questions than answers. It wasn’t a great movie, wonderful acting, however a mediocre and somewhat disgusting plot. I’m not convinced that this movie was life changing. If I were you, I wouldn’t waste the hour and a half trying to decided if it’s a movie that you “just have to seen”.

By: Quaid

Quaid — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:32:10 +0000

Juan…I think you summed up my article in a much more concise and straightforward way than I could. Thanks

By: JuanValdez

JuanValdez — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:03:31 +0000

It reminds me of a cinematic snuff film. Where’s the redeeming value in watching suffering without a point? “Bent” and “Life is Beautiful” at least explored how we retain our humanity/sanity in the depths of hell.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:34:48 +0000

So as a quick backdrop, I just stumbled upon this site and am already obsessed. The two things I read were the Blindside article and the Avatar review. THANK GOD I’M NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO FEELS THIS WAY.

So now that you’re inside my head: Precious is worth seeing. Precious is much more Mean Creek than it is Blindside. She’s not some really talented fat black girl who’s had all these obstacles put in front of her, but is just fighting for her chance (Yeah, 8 Mile, I’m talking to you). You’re not rooting for her from the get-go. There’s no, oh, life is so hard for her “woe is me” mentality to the film. The director does an impeccable job of not being biased. I could say more, but it would ruin it. The film is worth seeing. I hope you enjoy it, but don’t go in with any expectations and I think you’ll be surprised.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:43:36 +0000

I am going to have to be one of those people who raves about it and tells you to see it. NOW.

For me, anyway, it was unlike any movie I’ve ever seen. It’s straight-forward to the umpteenth degree, so there’s no “hidden meaning” or allegory about it. Also, Mo’Nique was amazing – but I’m still astounded that Gabourey Sidibe (a first-time actress) succeeded so much with the title role. Really, both performances (and all of the supporting ones) are incredible.

Yeah, you’re going to walk out feeling depressed. Really fucking depressed. (And I saw it by myself as a matinee…) While it didn’t give me any answers or solutions, I think – as cheesy as it sounds – I was reminded that you can never truly judge someone because you DON’T know where they’re coming from or their circumstances. And just a film it’s worth seeing because it’s intentionally flawed, gritty, and honest. I didn’t find it “exploitative” at all. It presents a lot of hard issues of race and class that might make you uncomfortable, but it’s not exploitative.

As far as the Oscars are concerned, it’s not gonna win shit except for (hopefully) Actress and Supporting Actress. So, yes, if I can convince you of anything – go see it for the performances.