Every Wednesday afternoon, I have what I like to call “Rafael Weekly Time”. Basically I go to the movies by myself and watch something. I find it extremely relaxing, to be by yourself, and be pulled into a different world, different lives. You can forget about homework, drama, rehearsals and just focus on what is happening on the screen.
Well, this Wednesday I watched “Precious”, one of the most talked about movies of the season. Precious tells the story of an overweight black teenage girl that goes through a lot of problems in her life. We follow her struggle with her mother, school, pregnancy and a lot more problems. We also follow her trying to figure out solutions for all of it.
I feel like the movie wasn't as dramatic as I though it would be, which it isn't necessarily bad, but also it was't as remarkable as I was expecting it to be. Every movie with a great dramatic story is always more acclaimed than anything else, sometimes people talk about so much you go in expecting to see the next genius work of art in the movie industry. The acting in the movie was of excellent quality, Mo’Nique the actress playing Precious’ mom Mary really stands out , her final monologue is heart breaking when we see a women with obvious psychological issues that were never solved admit to the harms and mistakes. It is a complex and thick part, and I do applaud and agree with every nomination and award received. (Her acceptance speech for the Golden Globe was beautiful). Gabourey Sidibe is also outstanding as the main character, but I do believe that playing a dramatic role and being seen as the underdog plays a big part on all the praising she’s being getting. Alicia Keys an Mariah Carey which in most cases I would expect a mediocre performance, actually really surprised me, they took the role with the simplicity that it is suppose to be taken, they were real and raw, their parts were small but personally I believe a big a part of the story.
Lee Daniels' directing of the movie is also really good. The moments when Precious is fantasizing a new life are very well put together, transitions worked very smoothly and photography and lights were also very well done. Let’s see if the “underdog” movie will win any of its six nominations for the Academy award, the competition is tough, but we might be surprised. It might not be the best movie of the year, but it is a nice and strong movie, worth watching and thinking about. ;D
If you would like for me to comment on any particular movies, please comment and let me know. ;D Have a great weekend…
Well, this Wednesday I watched “Precious”, one of the most talked about movies of the season. Precious tells the story of an overweight black teenage girl that goes through a lot of problems in her life. We follow her struggle with her mother, school, pregnancy and a lot more problems. We also follow her trying to figure out solutions for all of it.
I feel like the movie wasn't as dramatic as I though it would be, which it isn't necessarily bad, but also it was't as remarkable as I was expecting it to be. Every movie with a great dramatic story is always more acclaimed than anything else, sometimes people talk about so much you go in expecting to see the next genius work of art in the movie industry. The acting in the movie was of excellent quality, Mo’Nique the actress playing Precious’ mom Mary really stands out , her final monologue is heart breaking when we see a women with obvious psychological issues that were never solved admit to the harms and mistakes. It is a complex and thick part, and I do applaud and agree with every nomination and award received. (Her acceptance speech for the Golden Globe was beautiful). Gabourey Sidibe is also outstanding as the main character, but I do believe that playing a dramatic role and being seen as the underdog plays a big part on all the praising she’s being getting. Alicia Keys an Mariah Carey which in most cases I would expect a mediocre performance, actually really surprised me, they took the role with the simplicity that it is suppose to be taken, they were real and raw, their parts were small but personally I believe a big a part of the story.
Lee Daniels' directing of the movie is also really good. The moments when Precious is fantasizing a new life are very well put together, transitions worked very smoothly and photography and lights were also very well done. Let’s see if the “underdog” movie will win any of its six nominations for the Academy award, the competition is tough, but we might be surprised. It might not be the best movie of the year, but it is a nice and strong movie, worth watching and thinking about. ;D
If you would like for me to comment on any particular movies, please comment and let me know. ;D Have a great weekend…
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