Precious

Precious had so much hype behind it because of the novel is was based on, "Push" By Sapphire. Unfortunately once again I think the hype took over a little. Don't get me wrong though the actors were amazing, the story was amazing but was it AS good as people said it would be? ummm.....not really. It was still great just not as great as I thought it would be. There are some really tough scenes in the film that send a chilling message and bring some real tears to your eyes and if you don't know this side of the world, I dont know where you've been living all this time. An excellent film, just don't go in thinking its the best thing thats come along, because it isn't. ;)

~ Phoenix

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Coyote writing in, and Coyote totally agreeing with fellow Phoenix. This movie is good. And that's about it. Yes, it's emotional, but it's also- wait for it- ...overhyped. Not too surprising, I suppose. People will overhype anything Oprah signs her name off on. The lead character who plays Precious does a great job of balancing vulnerability with a mere shell of strength. Her permanent scowl in the film only hides how broken she really is on the inside. Mon'ique plays a disturbing mother, and plays it with chilling conviction. This movie is highly-disturbing, and yes, Mariah Carey is pretty good, but not Oscar good. Worth seeing. And that's about it.

Verdict: See it.

Yes, that's Mimi

-Coyote