REVIEW: PRECIOUS

I went to see the movie Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire and all I can say is WOW!!! This freakin' movie will blow you away. It's about (get this) an HIV positive 16 year old girl ( wonderful Gabourey Sibide) living in Harlem in 1987 who has two kids by her father and lives with her physically and mentally abusive mother (an Oscar-worthy Mo'Nique...who knew?). Despite what you just read, this movie is actually about hope and strength and the courage to left yourself out of the situation you are in. Precious is kicked out of school and has to attend an alternative school where she encounters a teacher named Blu Rain (an amazing Paula Patton) who changes her life, teaches her to read and write, and shows her the kindness that no one else ever has. Also one of the biggest surprises EVER...Mariah Carey plays a social worker, Mrs. Weiss, and is so good I wouldn't be surprised if her name comes up around awards season. This movie is soooooo inspiring and so well done. I really believe it is going to win a Best Picture Oscar this year. If you really want to see fine film making, a gripping story and some performances that will change the way you think about acting, go see Precious. If you don't, you will never forgive yourself and die a lonely old cat lady.