2009’s Precious is not an easy watch, detailing, as it does, the harrowing abuse of a teenager. It is, nonetheless, a pretty compelling movie and for all the distressing scenes, there is an element to the story that is uplifting and optimistic.
Gabourey Sidibe is truly astonishing as the lead in what was, at the time, her first acting role in anything ever. The rest of the cast is pretty good too including an Oscar-winning turn by Mo’Nique as the abusive parent.
Score for Christmasishness
It is Christmas for around 12 minutes of the running time and, while there isn’t much in the way of Christmas cheer, it is quite a significant part of the movie narratively and Christmas definitely adds to the significance of that part of the movie. So Precious is definitely a bit Christmas(ish).
James Proclaims! 
One response to “The Eighth Annual James Proclaims Advent Calendar of Christmas(ish) Films – Door 15”
An excellent film. I never thought about it as a Christmas movie but it’s worth rewatching anytime!
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