Precious
February-5-2010
Entertainment
Raped by her father and persecuted by her mother, illiterate teenage mum Precious hasn't much hope she'll get out of the ghetto. But when she's offered a place at an alternative school, she starts to believe she might have a future.
Highlights: It's heavy stuff, but Sidibe succeeds in bringing spirit to this urban horror story. There are great turns too from an unrecognisable Mariah Carey as a well-meaning social worker and Mo'Nique as Precious's monstrous mother.
Lowlights: Think twice if you're seeking escapism, this is anything but.
Rating: 4/5