Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Paul C — 13 Aug 2011

Amazing story, amazing movie, and AMAZING acting by new actress Gabourey Sidibe.

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Paul C on 13 Aug 2011.

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has generally received positive reviews.

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