The film Precious may be a story of a harsh reality one girl faces in the abusive hands of her mother and father, but the presentation is simply lacking in quality, to say the least.
I must say that some, unlike me, have not read the book, but does that make all the difference? The book unlike the film was very detailed, gave background information on most characters, and allowed one to utilize their imagination rather than rely on the view point of the director. However, in the film, Precious constantly drifts from reality to a place where lack of skill cannot be hidden. She prances around, fake smile, shiny dress, as though a movie star?!? (more…)
