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IMDb rating 7.3
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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 10

...dramatically it’s a blow-your-socks-off triumph. Be moved. Very, very moved.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Noel Murray
rated 7

...those who believe in the power of great acting to transform a film will want to see what happens to Precious.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Jacob Ludvigsen
rated 5

...har ét overrumplende godt greb, og det er dens titelperson.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Daniel S Ogalde
rated 8

Höstens käftsmäll serveras utan skrupler och väcker kanske inte till diskussion och eftertanke lika mycket som stark känsla.

Read full review at Moviezine
Critic Jens Peterson
rated 8

Gripande och känslostarkt...

Read full review at Aftonbladet
Critic Caroline Ringskog Ferrada-Noli
rated 8

Jag måste erkänna att jag hatar social realism, Irland, Tjetjenien, you name it. Men jag är glad att jag satt kvar. Dessutom, Mariah Carey gör en enastående gestaltning av en soc-kärring.

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

Cast & Crew

Lee Daniels
Director
Bill Sage
As Mr. Wicher
Sherri Shepherd
As Lisa Cornrows
Mo'Nique
As Mary Lee Johnston
Mariah Carey
As Mrs. Weiss
Paula Patton
As Blu Rain
Gabourey Sidibe
As Claireece "Precious" Jones

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Precious is a powerful and emotional film that tells the story of a young African American girl named Claireece "Precious" Jones, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Despite being just 16 years old, Precious has already been through a lifetime of hardships, including being pregnant for the second time by her absent father and facing abuse from her mother. The film follows Precious as she begins attending an alternative school, where she meets a lesbian teacher named Ms. Blu Rain who takes an interest in her well-being. With the help of Ms. Rain and other supportive figures in her life, Precious starts to learn how to read and write and begins to believe in herself for the first time. As Precious navigates her way through this new world of education and self-discovery, she must also confront the harsh realities of her home life and learn to stand up for herself against those who have hurt her in the past. The film features strong performances from its cast, including Gabourey Sidibe as Precious and Mo'Nique as her abusive mother, Mary Lee Johnston. Overall, Precious is a moving portrayal of resilience and hope that highlights the transformative power of education and personal determination. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout the film, Precious ultimately learns to embrace her own worth and create a better future for herself - making it an inspiring watch for audiences around the world

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