curious as to why Tyler Perry didn't release the film nation wide on the same day. It wasn't released here and Montgomery or in Birmingham. It already circulating on bootleg in these cities so believe when it gets to the movies peole arent going to see it. That wasn't a smart move.

I saw the movie this evening. The first word that comes to mind is "powerful". It had quite an impact. Moniques was magnificient. Lee Daniels did an extraordinary job of exploring a difficult subject. Whether the Academy accepts the film or not. It will make quite an impact on those who see it. the young lady who played Precious did a great job as well. The film will be recognized even if not by the Academy.

I SAW THE MOVIE, AND I THINK IT WAS GREAT ACTING. THE AWARENESS THAT IT GIVES THE WORLD OF ABUSE FROM BOTH PARENTS SOMETIMES , WAS STUPENDOUS.

I look forward to seeing the film. I read the book and feel it tells a story some may want to ignore and pick apart with a racist pick the size of Mississippi - black and or white. Black folk want to see movies depicting the Cosbys - white folks got other perceptions issues of who we are based on media.
I see the movie as it was meant to be seen and I hope to see it with eyes wide open when it comes to my city.
As for the Oscars - our society should never be surprised when our stories, actors and actresses are cast over for the perceived white elite. We still go and watch the movies of the black counterparts, watch white actors in movies with popcorn and a diet coke - we support their snub by spending our money on their movies.
Hollywood is a hard place to hail for black folk - doesn't mean we cannot rise because it is harder - just means we have to be lifted in our right. Patrionize our films. Be whom we were meant to be - supporting and offer self congratulations/accolades.

Dianne72....really? Really sistergirl? Girl there you go again...lol I thought you were going to come up with something better than that. You're slippin' in your bussing skills. You remind me of Uncle Ruckus from the Boondocks comic strip. You should study him maybe your bussing skills will improve. When you want a challenge let me know.

This movie will not win an Oscar. The people that have the say will not have a 350lb woman up on stage accepting. Everything has to be just so.

Ladies :-) Keep it clean. This is a spot for individuals to engage in FREE dialogue. If you're not careful, your efforts to "check" folks will reflect on you just as negatively as the target. I mean some of the posts are so loaded you KNOW it's there for attention. Are some of the comments..."interesting"? Yes. Are you obligated to address them? No. PUSH forward and TRY to look past those things that offend you. No one person can speak for or about any group of people. Easy math. Anyway...Precious opens in Birmingham, AL on Nov. 20th. I am supporting this film.

I was disappointed that it did not show in my city like I thought. Now I understand the date has changed as to when it will be shown. I am really looking forward to seeing this movie because it may not depict every black person, but I certainly know people who went thru this situation when I was in school. Everything doesn't have to be kept a secret, the story needs to be told.

I'll support the movie when it comes to my city. I think the Academy get annoyed when people claim Oscars before consideration is even up. I heard Oprah and others talking about Monique's "Oscar worthy" performance before anyone else had seen the movie. I think sometimes people jinx movies doing that.

I haven't seen the movie. I did read the book and thought what an awful story to tell, but I am trying to keep an open mind and will see it when it opens nation wide. To say "This Is It" has no chance for an Oscar bid is not true. It will not make the documentary catagory but I do believe it will be nominated for several awards including Best Picture and that's not only because of the 'buzz' but there really have not been very good movies out this year. I'm a movie junkie and this year has been pityful.

the fact of the matter is why do we need an oscar to approve of who we are as a people. A group of talented, intelligent individuals came together and created a masterpiece. Whether or not hollywood recognizes it is neither here nor there.
The black community need to create its own film award organization why wait on white america to approve Precious? We need to celebrate and approve ourselves.
Congrats to tyler and the team for having the guts to confront the ills among us.
you have just saved another child from abuse!

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It is just a fact that people of all races go through these kinds of things every day. I am black and I dont live in the United States but I can tell you for sure that these things happen where am from.

I am surprised it did not show in any of the county i stayed in of Atlanta.

Essence who monitors these comments??? Because Dianne72 always has hateful, mean and just ignorant comments! She seems like someone who is very fascinated with the black culture though. Get a life!!