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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!
I think I should have been on that movie playin percious I would have played a daum good job of it
They deserve an Oscar, this is going to be the best movie next to Ray.
Great movie ladies, I can not wait until it shows..
Any film that depicts people of color living in the gutter of society will get recognition. (ex: Roots, Slumdog, Color Purple, Monsters Ball, The Soloist). Seems like that’s the only way we get noticed, by pulling ourselves up from some sort of oppression.
It brought tears to my eyes just watching the trailer i really hope the movie is that good.I’m going to get the book.
WOW! This movie is gonna be good! I just wish more people would step up and help these kids out! Instead of steering them in the wrong direction.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOW!! This is gonna be good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW…THIS MOVIE IS GONNA MAKE ME CRY. IT LOOKS GOOD.
that is sad i know this movie is going to be a good
I THINK ITLL BE NICE LETS JUST WAIT AND SEE.
I cant wait for this movie to come out..im crying just watchin the trailer.
I CANT WAIT T0 SEE THIS MOVIE IT LOOKS LIKE ITS GONE BE GOOD
THIS IS THE MOVIE I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO SEE FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW THIS IS ONE OF MY OLD TIME FAV BOOKS AND I JUST HAVE TO GIVE ALL THE TOP NOTCH ACTRESSES IN THIS FILM AN AMEN……(CLAP CLAP) BECAUSE THIS MOVIE WILL GIVE SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE THE COURAGE TO STAY STRONG AND HOLD ON AND NOW THAT LIFE IS PRECIOUS! CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS FILM AND BY THE WAY MONIQUE LOOK LIKE SHE JUST BECAME AN OSCAR WINNER!
I READ THIS BOOK IT IS AN AMAZING STORY ABOUT STRUGGLE AND AMBITION. I WILL BE IN THE MOVIE THEATER THE FIRST DAY THIS COMES OUT. THIS IS WHAT YOUNG WOMEN NEED TO SEE. I HOPE IT RECIEVES ALL THE GLORY IT DESERVES.
it look good i will love to see it
this looks like it’s going 2 be a gud movie and that mo’nique played good cause she would always be in a comdey but now she changing it up
Wow! Amazing acting! I urge everyone to please, please read the book “Precious” by Sapphire before seeing this movie. I guarantee you will not be the same.
Hmm, it looks interesting but problematic. Like…it seems as though all of the positive role models in the film are light skin and thin–two things Precious will never be. Also, Precious and her mother are overweight and dark skin. The film seems to equate these traits to poverty and the inability to love oneself. However, I think the movie can teach young girls and women alot.
Man das gon be a good movie i hope
yea i cnt wait for that to come out
OMG THE THEATERS ARE GOING TO BE PACKED WHEN THIS MOVIE COMES OUT. MOCK MY WORDS.
Looks like i’m going to be needing some kleenex.