Precious (2009) - Movies

LovelyLou · 14-05-2009, 20:48

All I gotta say is WOW...
This film looks amazing. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes just from the film trailer.

It's been given rave reviews and 3 awards at the Sundance Festival.

The film also stars Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Oprah Winfrey was involved in it aswell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-3jYJkUWQ

I can't wait to see this!

Salbates · 16-05-2009, 13:56

I'm looking forward to seeing this too. Especiall after the review on the bbc website;

Just back from a screening of the Sundance award-winner Precious which is featuring in Un Certain Regard. The auditorium was packed, the fullest I have seen it yet, no doubt thanks to the celebrity names attached to the film. Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and US comedienne Mo'Nique all feature in the film, which was executive produced by Oprah Winfrey - who also comes in for some name-checking in the movie.

Carey and Kravitz: much more glamorous in real life
Carey and Kravitz appear in the unlikely guises of dowdy social worker and male nurse respectively, but both prove effective in their roles, melding seamlessly into the ensemble cast. After Carey's successful performance here in last year's Tennessee, (also directed by Precious director Lee Daniels) it seems we may have to start taking her acting career seriously after all.

Newcomer and lead, Gabourey Sidibe, does a good job as 16-year-old girl Precious, raped by her father, abused by her mother, impoverished and illiterate. But the stand-out performance comes from Mo'Nique as her abusive mother. Quite remarkably monstrous, but ultimately revealing a pathetic humanity. The reaction was very positive in the screening room, making this film definitely one to watch.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8038502.stm

As a Mariah fan this is particlarly gratifying to see

molybecks · 28-05-2009, 15:31

I really wanna see this, when is it released in the UK? Please don't tell me it is in December as wikipedia says..

thats_racist · 28-05-2009, 15:44

The novel on which this movie is based makes for very disturbing reading.

The mother of Precious has a monologue in the final pages which is reportedly used word for word in the movie - if this is true then I imagine it will be a very difficult scene to watch..I had to put the book down for a while before I could carry on. Harrowing doesn't even begin to describe it.

molybecks · 30-05-2009, 14:57

I wouldn't mind reading the book.

Mariah has been given a lot of praise for her role as a social worker in the film. And according to various sites, one of them being heatworld, it's a film not too miss..

Jackassfan · 30-05-2009, 15:10

Looks very mediocre to me

toom · 11-10-2009, 13:08

Does anybody know when this will be released in the UK?

UltraViolet · 11-10-2009, 13:51

I can't find an official date, it's out November in America, limited release, so might be early next year here.

Lennie · 04-11-2009, 23:40

I really want to see this movie, this week the cast have been on the Ellen DeGeneres show each day someone from the cast comes on

Lululamb · 08-11-2009, 22:26

I so want to see this film. i'm a huge Mariah fan but even if i wasn't the trailer had my from the start, it looks like an amazing film and both the film and some of the actors are getting huge oscar buzz.

Lennie · 08-11-2009, 22:28

Me too i like Mariah too

MrSuper · 08-11-2009, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by toom

Does anybody know when this will be released in the UK?

Jan 2010.

Blah123 · 09-11-2009, 09:35

SO badly want to see this film! Think it looks AWESOME!

Lennie · 09-11-2009, 10:15

Do you think it will be a limited release or a normal release?

roidboy_ · 12-11-2009, 12:43

looks like it will be winning a few oscars

molybecks · 12-11-2009, 19:05

Eeek i've just read that 'precious' comes out on the 26th nov !? It also said the page was updated yesterday so it's a rescent decision if true. I'm trying to find the link so you can see it for yourselves but i'm not so sure if it's true.

Is there a way we can find out.

MTUK1 · 13-11-2009, 14:28

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0929632/

January 29 2010 according to IMDB.

robbiereviews · 14-11-2009, 09:19

This is a FANTASTIC film. It screened at the London Film Festival and got a standing ovation at the end. People were absolutely loving it.

The trailer makes it look miserable but there are a lot of laughs too...it's a really good piece of work.

molybecks · 14-11-2009, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbiereviews

This is a FANTASTIC film. It screened at the London Film Festival and got a standing ovation at the end. People were absolutely loving it.

The trailer makes it look miserable but there are a lot of laughs too...it's a really good piece of work.

Have you seen it? Wow, jealous!

lil lexie · 14-11-2009, 11:38

When I hear about this film I can't help but think of that little dog out of Silence of the Lambs.

'Come here Precious, you lil' bast***!'

Lennie · 17-11-2009, 21:53

Blige 'cried working on Precious song'
Tuesday, November 17 2009, 21:42 GMT

By Catriona Wightman

Rex Features
Mary J. Blige has revealed that she struggled to record a song for the Precious soundtrack.

Blige, who wrote 'I Can See In Colour' for the film, told Variety that the track was inspired by her upbringing in a New York project.

"[Director] Lee [Daniels] would say, 'I want it darker, bluesier'," she explained. "'Use your own life'. I went into the studio and cried hard, reaching back."

The star added that she also wanted to write the song because of her work with women on the street.

"Precious is why I keep telling this story," she said.

Blige recently opened a women's refuge in New York.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...ious-song.html

NativeMoon · 18-11-2009, 13:53

Having read the novel and also knowing that Tyler Perry produced (along with Ms Oprah) I knew this would be a good film - but with the clips I've seen and also the sundance coverage it surely deserves Golden Globes and Oscars. Mo'Nique and Gabbi are superb!

14-05-2009, 20:48	#1
LovelyLou Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 219	Precious (2009) All I gotta say is WOW... This film looks amazing. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes just from the film trailer. It's been given rave reviews and 3 awards at the Sundance Festival. The film also stars Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and Oprah Winfrey was involved in it aswell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-3jYJkUWQ I can't wait to see this!

16-05-2009, 13:56	#2
Salbates Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Gender: Female Location: Nottinghamshire England Posts: 1,587 Blog Entries: 1	I'm looking forward to seeing this too. Especiall after the review on the bbc website; Just back from a screening of the Sundance award-winner Precious which is featuring in Un Certain Regard. The auditorium was packed, the fullest I have seen it yet, no doubt thanks to the celebrity names attached to the film. Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz and US comedienne Mo'Nique all feature in the film, which was executive produced by Oprah Winfrey - who also comes in for some name-checking in the movie. Carey and Kravitz: much more glamorous in real life Carey and Kravitz appear in the unlikely guises of dowdy social worker and male nurse respectively, but both prove effective in their roles, melding seamlessly into the ensemble cast. After Carey's successful performance here in last year's Tennessee, (also directed by Precious director Lee Daniels) it seems we may have to start taking her acting career seriously after all. Newcomer and lead, Gabourey Sidibe, does a good job as 16-year-old girl Precious, raped by her father, abused by her mother, impoverished and illiterate. But the stand-out performance comes from Mo'Nique as her abusive mother. Quite remarkably monstrous, but ultimately revealing a pathetic humanity. The reaction was very positive in the screening room, making this film definitely one to watch. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8038502.stm As a Mariah fan this is particlarly gratifying to see

28-05-2009, 15:31	#3
molybecks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Walford. Services: Eastenders/...Hollyoaks...\Lady Gaga<3/..Doctor Who../ :D Posts: 4,495	I really wanna see this, when is it released in the UK? Please don't tell me it is in December as wikipedia says..

28-05-2009, 15:44	#4
thats_racist Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 183	The novel on which this movie is based makes for very disturbing reading. The mother of Precious has a monologue in the final pages which is reportedly used word for word in the movie - if this is true then I imagine it will be a very difficult scene to watch..I had to put the book down for a while before I could carry on. Harrowing doesn't even begin to describe it.

30-05-2009, 14:57	#5
molybecks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Walford. Services: Eastenders/...Hollyoaks...\Lady Gaga<3/..Doctor Who../ :D Posts: 4,495	I wouldn't mind reading the book. Mariah has been given a lot of praise for her role as a social worker in the film. And according to various sites, one of them being heatworld, it's a film not too miss..

30-05-2009, 15:10	#6
Jackassfan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,634	Looks very mediocre to me

11-10-2009, 13:08	#7
toom Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Services: Voting Ruth Lorenzo. Posts: 244	Does anybody know when this will be released in the UK?

11-10-2009, 13:51	#8
UltraViolet Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Britain Posts: 5,515	I can't find an official date, it's out November in America, limited release, so might be early next year here.

04-11-2009, 23:40	#9
Lennie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK, England Services: Virgin Media Posts: 16,557	I really want to see this movie, this week the cast have been on the Ellen DeGeneres show each day someone from the cast comes on

08-11-2009, 22:26	#10
Lululamb Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancashire Services: Telewest, BT 8mb Posts: 1,355	I so want to see this film. i'm a huge Mariah fan but even if i wasn't the trailer had my from the start, it looks like an amazing film and both the film and some of the actors are getting huge oscar buzz.

08-11-2009, 22:28	#11
Lennie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK, England Services: Virgin Media Posts: 16,557	Me too i like Mariah too

09-11-2009, 09:35	#13
Blah123 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 953	SO badly want to see this film! Think it looks AWESOME!

09-11-2009, 10:15	#14
Lennie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK, England Services: Virgin Media Posts: 16,557	Do you think it will be a limited release or a normal release?

12-11-2009, 12:43	#15
roidboy_ Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 39	looks like it will be winning a few oscars

12-11-2009, 19:05	#16
molybecks Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Walford. Services: Eastenders/...Hollyoaks...\Lady Gaga<3/..Doctor Who../ :D Posts: 4,495	Eeek i've just read that 'precious' comes out on the 26th nov !? It also said the page was updated yesterday so it's a rescent decision if true. I'm trying to find the link so you can see it for yourselves but i'm not so sure if it's true. Is there a way we can find out.

13-11-2009, 14:28	#17
MTUK1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London, United Kingdom Services: Sky Broadband, Sky +, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii, iPhone 16GB Posts: 1,648	http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0929632/ January 29 2010 according to IMDB.

14-11-2009, 09:19	#18
robbiereviews Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	This is a FANTASTIC film. It screened at the London Film Festival and got a standing ovation at the end. People were absolutely loving it. The trailer makes it look miserable but there are a lot of laughs too...it's a really good piece of work.

14-11-2009, 11:38	#20
lil lexie Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,831 Blog Entries: 3	When I hear about this film I can't help but think of that little dog out of Silence of the Lambs. 'Come here Precious, you lil' bast***!'

17-11-2009, 21:53	#21
Lennie Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK, England Services: Virgin Media Posts: 16,557	Blige 'cried working on Precious song' Tuesday, November 17 2009, 21:42 GMT By Catriona Wightman Rex Features Mary J. Blige has revealed that she struggled to record a song for the Precious soundtrack. Blige, who wrote 'I Can See In Colour' for the film, told Variety that the track was inspired by her upbringing in a New York project. "[Director] Lee [Daniels] would say, 'I want it darker, bluesier'," she explained. "'Use your own life'. I went into the studio and cried hard, reaching back." The star added that she also wanted to write the song because of her work with women on the street. "Precious is why I keep telling this story," she said. Blige recently opened a women's refuge in New York. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...ious-song.html

18-11-2009, 13:53	#22
NativeMoon Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: a Native American in Wales Posts: 1,750	Having read the novel and also knowing that Tyler Perry produced (along with Ms Oprah) I knew this would be a good film - but with the clips I've seen and also the sundance coverage it surely deserves Golden Globes and Oscars. Mo'Nique and Gabbi are superb!