Review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) by Erelyes — 06 Jan 2012
I wanted to like it, but the clumsiness of its execution means it fails to move. The movie fails on many fronts: the "dream sequences" just confuse the plot; the characters are explored only superficially; the plot dawdles.
Perhaps worst of all, the film relies on a blunt "haul on the heartstrings" approach rather than putting real effort into conveying emotion. It seems like it should be more of a touching story, but instead it is depressing violence, and left me feeling bleak, rather than uplifted.
This review of Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire (2009) was written by Erelyes on 06 Jan 2012.
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire has generally received positive reviews.
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