![]() ![]() This is not the sort of story you watch for enjoyment. Precious is kicked out of her normal school for being pregnant and finds refuge in an alternative school and a teacher that pushes her to learn and to change her life. If it isn't bad enough that a 16 year old girl would have two kids they both are the result of her father raping her. She also is pregnant with her second child. Precious lives in poverty with a mother that is physically and emotionally abusive. Precious(the film) tells the story of Precious(the 16 year old girl). Monique obviously won an Oscar for her superb performance, but there were a few others that were nearly as good. Where the film takes off is with the performances. It could have been handled in a more over the top way, but Daniels does a perfect job in balancing everything out. ![]() Lee Daniels directs it with incredible subtlety when you look at the material. The film is painful to watch, as it is relentless in telling the story of Precious. What it will do is make you feel compassion for a character that has gone through terrible things, yet tries to better her life and make changes, not just for herself, but for her kids also. The story of Precious Jones is not one that will make you happy. This is a film of excruciating heartache and depression. Precious."įeel good entertainment Precious is not. ![]() call me an animal! Make me feel worthless! Make me sick! Clareece 'Precious' Jones: Please don't lie to me, Ms. ![]()
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