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Oscar nominees: Mo’Nique and Mariah?
Published by Clay Cane on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:00 am.
I don’t think I’ve seen this much anticipation for a movie since Dreamgirls in 2006. However, this is a different type of film – no glamour, no singing, no dancing. A hardcore script, fearless acting, flawless direction by Lee Daniels and a new star in Gabourey Sidibe, who plays the lead.
Precious is based on the novel Push by Sapphire. While BET.com has been covering this movie for months, after the trailer debuted on Oprah yesterday, many people are declaring Oscar for Mo’Nique. Entertainment Weekly raved:
“The trailer for the Sundance favorite Precious has hit the airwaves, and good heavens, it is stunning.“ EW continues, “I’ve caught wind of grumblings for a nomination for Mo’Nique before, and while it’s ludicrously irrational to make such proclamations based on a two-and-a-half minute trailer, I will confirm she does indeed look amazing. (That scene at 1:35? WOW.) Yes: Mo’Nique. Also known as the former host of VH1’s Charm School. And the star of Soul Plane. And Phat Girlz.”
Then, there is Mariah Carey, who plays a Harlem social worker. Her performance has been praised as “pitch perfect.” She is stripped down from the glam and “Glitter” – however, if anyone saw WiseGirls, you know that Mariah does have acting chops. This just might put her over the top.
This is what acting is about — reinventing yourself down to your voice, look and style.
Precious is the story of an overweight teen who is struggling with poverty, identity and pregnancy. The movie is directed by Lee Daniels and also includes Lenny Kravitz and Paula Patton.
I will go this far: Unless Meryl Streep or Halle Berry has some tricks up their sleeves — Mo’Nique will get an Oscar nod in 2010 and Mariah Carey will at least get a Golden Globe nomination.
Precious might just be the most important film about the lives of black women since The Color Purple. Check out the trailer.
Also, don’t forget Mo’Nique has a new talkshow right here on BET! Click here for a preview!
This looks like so good, had a sister crying at her desk watching it. I worked with at risk young adults when i was younger. Very similar to this movie. I learn so much, mainly how to the the best mother to my girls as possible. 1 thing a man or anyone can ever take from a women is her education!
I can’t wait to see this movie!!! It’s about time a movie is coming that highlights the acting skills of real actresses!!!! The book was GREAT…and the movie is going to be on POINT!!!
wow thats a good movie
OMG!!!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS MOVIE…SO GLAD THE SAME RECYCLED ACTRESSES ARENT IN THIS MOVIE…. I WOULD DEFINATELY SAY A GRAMMY IS IN ORDER!!!
i agree it is great to see different up and coming actress instead of the same faces.
for one , we don’t see enough black actors and actress .and the only recycled actors@actress, that we see are white hollywood, so we as black people we need to support who ever playing the part . but those roles are meet for Mo’nique , Mariah and for those actors . i think it ’s a good thing that they made this movie only blacks and ricans can understand want this film is really about.
i love this preview so ima love this movie i cant wait to it premires in theaters. me an dmy friends and my girlfreind will havfe to see this…congratulations!!!!!!why because you will recieve a grammy for this..
Just looking at this made me want to cry this is going to be a good film
This movie shows the real and I am glad that this is what is coming to a movie screen. I looked at the website and it said that the movie will by out on November 8 and I cannot wait the see it.
Chenique, u r a hater . i’m tried everybody saying she is overrated ,cause if you were in her shoes you be trying to make that money too !!!!!! you as a women should looking up to her . i don’t know if you are black or not , if you are you are sad case for a black women haten on another black women for doing her thing. i love me some Beyonce
I grew up a heavy child and was faced with some of the same issues. I think this will be a good film for young gils to see. I pray for that grammy for Mo and Mariah. Halla Mandown!!!!!!!!
I am so glad that this movie is coming out it’s not always about our at risk young men but what we as young teenage girl’s have to go through when there is no one you can not trust not even the very people that gave you life treat you like %#%@ because no one gave them the love that they where looking for so in return they have children and do not now how to treat them WOMEN WE NEED TO STOP PUTTING MEN BEFORE OUR CHILDREN. little girl learn there first relationship from seeing how there parents treat each other SO MEN BE MINDFUL OF HOW YOU TREAT YOUR WIFE OR GIRLFRIEND BECAUSE YOUR DAUGHTER IS WATCHING AND WILL ONE DAY WANT SOMEONE WHO IS GOING TO TREAT HER THE WAY SHE SEES YOU TREAT HER MOTHER.
OMG…why I’m I crying…LOL
this movie LOOKS good I can wait to see it.
I read the book and loved it. Cried like a baby and cheered this child on as she was able to transform her life and learn to love herself. Watching this clip has got me in tears. TEARS! And to whomever mentioned Beyonce in this post, please know that Beyonce’s performances, every last one of them, aren’t equipped to be mentioned alongside the awesome, raw, talent going on with Mo’Nique and Mariah in this feature. Trust and believe, Beyonce is on a different level…not theirs; it will take her years to get to the authenticity that these women have evolved to for this amazing film. Thanks.
this is and i can already see good movie i mean the part monique potrayed is the best i no she wanna cry when she made this movie i betcha she did cry
all i can say id …WOW….can’t wait to see it…
this movie is gonna be hawt cant wait to see it…
and about beyonce ..
ya have to stop hating on the diva
give her a brake, i mean she does everything
sings dance act and even try speaking other languages
she deserves more than a chance.
plus look how mariah sucked on glitter
and now she probably gonna shine like never b4…
Beyonce is the shyt point blanck!!!
can’t wait to see this flick though
I have faith in a movie like this winning big, but y’all know aint too many of THOSE people gone give a black movie its props without fan support. DONT BOOTLEG!!!!!
wow this movie is going to be good. any movie that makes me cry is going to be good. big ups to the main actress she doin her thang! love it love it love it
WOOOOOW POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!! I’M SPEECHLESS!!!!!!