1. Did I enjoy it? YES
Enjoy might not be the most accurate word. I thought it was well done. It seems that there's an anger trilogy of films I've seen this year: Where The Wild Things Are, Lymelife and Precious. Precious may be the darkest of them all. This is about an overweight sixteen-year-old girl who has been raped since childhood by her father, being impregnated twice because of it and is now living with an extremely resentful and verbally abusive mother. On top of that, she has been moved to an alternative school for students struggling in the public school system. And you think you have it rough! While much of this film is layer upon layer of sad scenes and events, the film provides two characters who take the time to reach out to Precious, played by Paula Patton and Mariah Carey. These two ladies don't suggest to the audience that Precious will now have it easy, but they send the message that they love and care about her. I would recommend Oscar nominations for all of the actresses in this film, including Mo'Nique who plays Precious' abusive and defeated mother.
2. Would I watch it again? MAYBE
This is not one of those films you'll rush out to see in theaters repeatedly. It's too sad to generate that reaction. But someday I may see this again, as it's a reminder that there are those in the world who are mistreated everywhere they go and need someone to reach out and love them.
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