Movie Info
Genre
DramaRelease Date
November 06, 2009 (Limited)MPAA Rating
RDuration
110 min.Studio
Lionsgate FilmsOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Lee DanielsProducer
Lee Daniels, Gary Magness, Sarah Siegel-MagnessScreenwriter
Damien PaulStarring
- Gabourey Sidibe
- Mo'Nique as Mary
- Paula Patton as Ms. Rain
- Mariah Carey as Mrs. Weiss
- Lenny Kravitz as John
- Sherri Shepherd as Cornrows
- Nealla Gordon
Movie Story
Lee Daniels's "Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire" is a vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome.
Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo'Nique), a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos, and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and an awful secret: she can neither read nor write.
Precious may sometimes be down, but she is never out. Beneath her impassive expression is a watchful, curious young woman with an inchoate but unshakeable sense that other possibilities exist for her. Threatened with expulsion, Precious is offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school, Each One/Teach One. Precious doesn't know the meaning of "alternative," but her instincts tell her this is the chance she has been waiting for. In the literacy workshop taught by the patient yet firm Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination.
Reader's Reviews
Havent seen the movie yet but i can tell its #1
posted by Dani Mae on May 14, 2009Looks like an great movie. Cant wait to see it.
posted by Danesgirl on May 20, 2009I'm totally agree with you, Dani!!!!
posted by Pinky on May 20, 2009Read the book and LOVED IT!!!! Hope the movie is as wonderful as the book... GREAT CAST!!!
posted by bluebee on May 28, 2009I luvvvvvvvvvvvv this book! I have never been so excited to see a movie.Oprah and Tyler Perry. U can't lose with that combo. Thrilled!
posted by Celeste on May 28, 2009Can't wait to see this movie! Just ordered the book today!!! Oprah & Tyler Perry....whoa!!! It is destined for greatness!
posted by Stephie on Jun 01, 2009I really wanna see this movie the trailer was great
posted by kiddo_89 on Jun 07, 2009I read the book and it is extremely sad that a human being had to endure so much so young. I compare my life and I feel so blessed that I was brought up by women and men that loved and protected me from negativity such as what Precious had to go through. Read the book please I finished it in one day it really broke my heart and at the same time brought about happiness to read about her progress beating the odds and her awful bitch of a mother she has! I'm so excited about the movie I can't wait!
posted by Chocolate_214 on Jul 01, 2009read the book, moves me to tears, cain't wait to see the movie, great cast of actors, this movie will touch and inspire many young live - Great Tyler and Oprah!
posted by A Howard on Jul 05, 2009
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posted by Xfkgtbhc on Jul 14, 2009I haven't seen the movie yet but I had the opprotunity to read the book. It was a great yet heartbreaking novel but it depicted actual events & secrets that many teens have to live with. Hopefully the cast will be able to pull it off because I'm looking forward to seeing it the movie.
posted by keya84 on Jul 23, 2009
If you have to do it, you might as well do it right.
posted by adipex online overni on Jul 30, 2009
Excellent site. It was pleasant to me.
posted by adipex order online on Aug 01, 2009Yes! I LOVED the book and I can't wait to see the movie.
posted by jag373 on Aug 28, 2009I read this book back in 1998. If the movie is anything like the book I CANT WAIT!!! I have been waiting on this movie since mo nique bought the rights a few years ago. Go on girl wit your bad self, show the people what your really about!
posted by mrs.baby on Sep 11, 2009whats that sonq called?
posted by mia on Sep 17, 2009Read the book in 1 day could not put it down...although in the beginning it was a little vulgar...I put myself in the reality of life...soooo looking forward to opening night at the movies! I really believe this will be the 1st time I will say the "The movie is far better than the book".
posted by Bell on Sep 18, 2009well I read the book and loved it! I am soo happy there is going to be a movie.
posted by trojan on Sep 28, 2009I can't wait for the movie read the book several times.I have my fifteen year old is reading it now.
posted by Taz on Oct 01, 2009Saw at The Toronto Film Festival and loved it!! for sure the best bet for the Oscars!!!
posted by Spider on Oct 14, 2009I haven't seen the movie, but I am excited about seeing it. From the previews I can tell that it deals with some of America's biggest problems for teenagers and adults (illiteracy). Hopefully, it will inspire others to do seek help. Thanks Oprah and Tyler!
posted by JDW on Oct 16, 2009I was there tonight!!! I got Mariah Carey's autograph!!
posted by pdeb69 on Nov 02, 2009Look amazing! Totally sad, though! D: Can't wait to see it.
posted by Movie Buff on Nov 04, 2009WTF>>>>>WHY IS THE MOVIE NOT COMING TO NEW JERSEY!!!
posted by MAD AZZ HELL on Nov 05, 2009After seeing an advance screening of Daniels' "Precious" two weeks ago, I am still moved. By far, the most outstanding performance is Mo’Nique as Mary, Precious’ mother. From her utterance of her first insult to Precious, the audience knows that comedian Mo’Nique has been inhabited by a actress of Meryl Streep caliber. Monique’s delivery of Mary is so thoroughly convincing that it is an injustice to call her execution a performance. I'd warn viewer that the movie is difficult to finish. On several occasions, I considered walking out. The cinematic tragedy of Precious' life both beautiful and suffocating. - James Guilford
posted by James Guilford on Nov 05, 2009MY QUESTION IS WHY I THE MOVIE NOT IN NJ , I'VE READ THE BOOK GIVE IT A 4 STAR
posted by VENIESTA on Nov 07, 2009
