Paula Patton, left, and Gabourey Sidibe (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Variety.com is reporting that Precious the movie is turning into the little indie that could -- rake in a big, record-breaking $100k per location average from 18 locations, that is.
Quite the feat for the much-buzzed-about-and-needed-to-have-a-wide-release-opening type of film that folks like Oprah and Tyler Perry helped create a fervor among folks wanting to see the film.
Mo'Nique gives an Oscar-worthy performance, we hear -- those of us not living in the Chicago-New York-LA-Atlanta cities that actually showed the movie first -- playing a "monster" who lives in a darkened home, rarely bathes and abuses her daughter.
I've heard first-hand the drama folks in Chicago had to go through to see the Precious movie, including an unfortunate power-outage at the Chatham 14 on 87th and the Dan Ryan that sent at least one woman scrambling downtown to catch the midnight showing.
Previously, I wrote about my frustration at not being able to see the movie Precious based on the novel, Push, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 -- when the movie opened in some theaters:
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Precious movie theaters opening release date November 6, 2009 for some cities, later date for others
 Like many others, this reporter went searching on Yahoo movies for Precious movie theater showings -- all set to text a friend to grab a showing of... |
With all this pre-hype, hopefully the emotionally-charged movie will continue to engage audiences and serve as a thought-provoking catalyst for all of us to "consider our ways."
Here's to that wide release of Precious coming sooner than later, and more box office takeover record-breaking ventures. Lee Daniels, I've got a script idea for you...
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i wanna see this movie soooo bad son but i love you guys love Ashantiz
I read the book just before the movie came out,I'm so mad that its not playing in arizona. really want to see this movie!!!!
I saw the movies yesterday...powerful..moving..a must see...Gabby was outstanding for her first movie role..I hope to see more of her. Hopefully the movie will be release widely. Oscar quality.
It's a wow...must must must see
The racist author of this article writes the mother character in the movie "RARELY BATHES." That is a complete fabrication. There is no reference to her hygiene in in the movie. None. However, this is an old stereotype about African Americans, which this author sneaks into the article. This is profoundly offensive and represents unethical journalism.
Dimi, to insinuate the writer of this article is "racist" is to insert your own racism. The author never once mentions her race. However, the "never bathes" comment was taken from an interview Monique had with Oprah. She was asked..."How she went there." Monique described what the life she envisioned the character must live.
We must get out and support this movie,now is the time.hollywood will take notice that new blood is here to stay
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