Precious

Certificate: 15

Running Time: 109 minutes

Director: Lee Daniels

The film, set in 1987 in Harlem, New York, is based on the novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire. The story is an emotive tale about a sixteen year old girl, born into a life no one would want. Claireece ‘Precious’ Jones lives in a world of chaos - a world where her own parents abuse her in all ways, a world in which Precious is uneducated and unloved. But although friendship is the farthest thing from her mind, an alternative school brings her much more than she bargained for; friends, education, and a sprinkle of fairy dust from her very own fairy godmother. Directed by Lee Daniels, the film stars convincing and utterly brilliant roles from Mo’Nique (BAFTA Award Winner and Academy Award Winner for Best Supporting Actress), Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, and the lead role gives Gabourey Sidibe her debut. The film is emotional, excellent and inspirational. It will make you cry, but you’ll see your life completely differently once you’ve seen Precious. 

Rating: *****