Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Dir: Lee Daniels
2009
****
A brave and uncompromising drama that avoids any 'Hollywood' sugar-coating and says exactly what it want to say. Sidibe is great in the title role but it's Mo'Nique's terrifying performance that really steals the show. Some of the reactions and gasps that came from the audience when I saw it could have easily been mistaken for those that a gory horror film would usually warrant. The script was very good and the direction was competent, was it Oscar worthy? Hmm, not sure about that but then again, Oscars don't mean as much as they used to! Still, a good film and highly recommended!