Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Sue S — 07 Jun 2012

I finally got around to seeing this movie. Great performance by Mo'Nique.

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Sue S on 07 Jun 2012.

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

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