Precious (2009)
Directed by Lee
Daniels this adaptation of the novel “Push” stars Gabourey Sidibe
and Mo'Nique. In 1987 a 16 year old girl struggles to over come
poverty and an abusive family.
This film provides a
shocking and unrelenting look at the life of a girl who is largely
abandoned by everyone that should be helping her. The plot may
stretch the realms of believability by heaping so many problems on
one individual but the film is well made and does not stray into
melodrama or preaching. There are many good performances from the
cast but maybe the most surprising is that of Mariah Carey who is
actually unrecognisable if you do not know she is in the film.
4/5
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