Precious
Directed by Lee Daniels
Starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique
Where do I start? I think this could be my favorite movie of 2009. It's a real film, 100% honest and with such heart. The whole feel has daring elements of French New Wave with overlapping internal monologue and a montage style. It's a personal film that makes you feel for the characters and share their pain. The lead actress Gabourey is a light in the mire of darkness; she had little experience as an actor but it didnt matter, for Lee Daniels she nailed every scene.
Mariah Carey steps up and gives a breakthrough emotional performance in this film as a social worker but Mo'Nique is the show stealer here - she is so good in this film. I've always like Mo and respected her as a performer because she gives back and helps the community - well in this film she pays a service. Precious is a wake-up call for victims of domestic and child abuse, a call to speak up.
I really hope that Mo wins the Oscar the same as she won the GG, she deserves it. The film is personal and hand made, it has a painterly/poetic eye and is layered with real subtext. Love or hate the theme and its raw nerve, it's a must see.
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