I would rent this movie just to see Mariah Carey with facial hair and a terrible accent. However, to keep it short and sweet this movie is terrific. The acting is incredible from both the lead actress Gabourey Sidibe, and of course Academy Award Winner Mo'Nique. Seriously, she spells her name that way. Uh genius? No more like ridiculous, I hope that is her birth name and she didn't create it.
The movie follows the story of Precious, an overweight mother of one who lives with an abusive mother and is pregnant with a second child. This story is depressing enough but it gets worse for Precious. I won't elaborate you have to watch the movie. However, despite her situation we follow her story of perserverence and dedication to her baby and her education. The movie is based on a novel by Sapphire, which they seem to remind us of over and over in the advertisements everywhere. (Someone's trying to sell some books!) And it is well written, well directed, and a great rental. Please check it out, but don't expect it to cheer you up.
-M
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