Surprisingly this was my first time seeing Precious, for me this movie was pretty hard to watch. I don't know what got me more sad/upset, seeing Precious have to go through all of this when all she wants is a better life for herself or that her mother is a two faced bitch that could turn it on and off when they were around people. I don't think a movie ever pissed me off so much, but that's how you know they're doing their jobs right! I think it's amazing that even though we know these movies are fake that it can evoke such emotions in us, even the deep emotions it evokes in the actors as well! The complexity of abuse that this movie brought was truly amazing. I haven't seen any movie that has been able to bring the tragedy of abuse while stilling being able to portray the victim as broken but still strong and willing to fight for a future.
Right from the beginning we see Precious's mom as being abusive and vindictive towards Precious to the point where it is impossible not to be angry and hating her. But towards the end when they meet again after Precious left we see the true complexity of her character and begin to feel for her in some way. This is the part that shows the complexity and cycle that abuse and being put down has on people.
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