'Precious' a difficult but rewarding watch

The much-talked about, and honoured, film finally reaches our screens and proves to be everything they said it would be … dark, depressing, harrowing, humane, uplifting and in every respect a wonderful, if challenging, drama.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2010 - 12:31

Director: Lee Daniels

Cast: Gabourney ‘Gabby’ Sidibe, Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Mo’Nique

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