Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Brett S — 17 Jan 2011

Wonderful script, amazing performance of Mo'Nique.

This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Brett S on 17 Jan 2011.

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

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