The Mailing List: November 2009 (#5)
5. Precious
I haven't seen a real tearjerker in a while, much less one that deals with so many topics at once. From welfare, to emotional abuse, to incest, to education, Precious looks like it can touch a multitude of people. The use of Gabourey Sidibe, an unknown, for the lead role of Precious is a good look because it allows for flexibility. She doesn't have the weight of being typecasted or any sort of precedent for her to follow. She can express any emotion that comes to her. What also makes this movie for me is seeing Mo'Nique in a serious role. We all know her as the funnywoman, but seeing her in such a different way should be exciting. And let's not forget, my muse, Paula Patton, is also starring in the movie (salivation). Precious comes to theaters on November 6th. Be prepared to weep and feel inspired, people...
I haven't seen a real tearjerker in a while, much less one that deals with so many topics at once. From welfare, to emotional abuse, to incest, to education, Precious looks like it can touch a multitude of people. The use of Gabourey Sidibe, an unknown, for the lead role of Precious is a good look because it allows for flexibility. She doesn't have the weight of being typecasted or any sort of precedent for her to follow. She can express any emotion that comes to her. What also makes this movie for me is seeing Mo'Nique in a serious role. We all know her as the funnywoman, but seeing her in such a different way should be exciting. And let's not forget, my muse, Paula Patton, is also starring in the movie (salivation). Precious comes to theaters on November 6th. Be prepared to weep and feel inspired, people...