I was unaware this film's original source was a play, and/or a book. I must admit, I took "Oprah's" advice to see the movie, so I went. Although I thought all of the actresses were stellar in their work, I just couldn't get past all the tears. I know many "colored" ladies, and am at a loss to think that ALL have been through hell. I know MANY "colored" men who are angels. AND - I resent having to say "colored", when I want to write "black". Nothing denigrating with that term.......
Not knowing any of the actresses except Whoppi and Janet Jackson, I can't comment on their performances, as compared-to others. So, I had no idea there was "poetry" being recited in the dialog. I'm aware that some Black women are mistreated; "Precious" depicted it so well, and am amazed that some reviewers reviled it. At least, it had a STORY you could easily follow. I'm all for "art," but I don't want to have to dig to find it. The whole of the film should be that ! I was completely traumatized by the children being thrown out of a window. That has nothing to do with "colored" women, it's just brutality.....that's in every race. Any woman from any race who has been so abused as this film displays should go right to Heaven and become angels, to give condolence to those who are receiving it. I know some violence is necessary to tell a complete tale; I just don't want EVERYONE to be involved in it.
Truly, I was exhausted by the time this film ended. I know nothing of Tyler Perry's work - I've only seen his "drag"-performance in TV commercials. Like other reviewers, I didn't find a great uplifting of his direction. I need to see this film again, apparently - and most likely will buy a DVD, so I can study it. After that has happened (and I find I understand it better and find compassion with its characters) I shall do a re-write of this.......
Not knowing any of the actresses except Whoppi and Janet Jackson, I can't comment on their performances, as compared-to others. So, I had no idea there was "poetry" being recited in the dialog. I'm aware that some Black women are mistreated; "Precious" depicted it so well, and am amazed that some reviewers reviled it. At least, it had a STORY you could easily follow. I'm all for "art," but I don't want to have to dig to find it. The whole of the film should be that ! I was completely traumatized by the children being thrown out of a window. That has nothing to do with "colored" women, it's just brutality.....that's in every race. Any woman from any race who has been so abused as this film displays should go right to Heaven and become angels, to give condolence to those who are receiving it. I know some violence is necessary to tell a complete tale; I just don't want EVERYONE to be involved in it.
Truly, I was exhausted by the time this film ended. I know nothing of Tyler Perry's work - I've only seen his "drag"-performance in TV commercials. Like other reviewers, I didn't find a great uplifting of his direction. I need to see this film again, apparently - and most likely will buy a DVD, so I can study it. After that has happened (and I find I understand it better and find compassion with its characters) I shall do a re-write of this.......