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'Precious' Makes Paula Abdul Bawl

First Posted: 3/18/10 Updated: 5/25/11

Precious

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Paula Abdul couldn't turn off the tears during a screening of the four-hanky "Precious" at AFI Fest 2009 in LA with Will Smith, executive producer Oprah Winfrey and director Lee Daniels.

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Paula Abdul couldn't turn off the tears during a screening of the four-hanky "Precious" at AFI Fest 2009 in LA with Will Smith, executive producer Oprah Winfrey and director Lee Daniels.
Paula Abdul couldn't turn off the tears during a screening of the four-hanky "Precious" at AFI Fest 2009 in LA with Will Smith, executive producer Oprah Winfrey and director Lee Daniels.
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11:48 PM on 11/08/2009
Seen it today and was very impressed. Nicely done and stayed closed to the book.
07:57 PM on 11/08/2009
it also could have been the drugs.
06:46 PM on 11/08/2009
Abuse porn.
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Debby Lyn
05:57 PM on 11/08/2009
I'd rather read the book then watch Mo'Nique..­..a walking stereotype­.
03:00 AM on 11/09/2009
I've heard good things about her performanc­e. I'll see the movie.
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ApolloniaCreed
04:21 PM on 11/08/2009
A must see. The most moving movie experience I have ever had.
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ruffmama
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08:16 PM on 11/07/2009
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I am a white woman who has never been abused or poor or really ever had to "want" for anything in my whole life. I saw the trailer for this movie months ago and immediatel­y went out and bought the book because I just had to read it. I read it in one sitting and I do not think I have ever been so moved, so shaken, so affected by a book in my life. That book still sits on my night stand and every day I look at it and think about Precious and I wonder how she is doing as if she were a real person and not a fictional character. And truly....s­he is a real person....­.there are millions of "Preciouse­s" all over the world...al­l around us. I will definitely see this movie.

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11:20 PM on 11/07/2009
It make you feel superior, doesn't it?
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ruffmama
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08:05 AM on 11/08/2009
huh?
07:06 PM on 11/07/2009
I know of a lady who looks like this at work. She's obese, dark and has little short, natural twists.

Prior to this movie, she'd be associated comically with Raspucia (sp?) of Eddie Murphy's movie, "Norbit." Maybe this movie by contrast will contribute to peoples' sensitivit­y about those who don't fit our mold of the norm. But then maybe not.

I just wish young ladies who face what this character and real actress who plays her the best. God loves all of his children, and there by his grace go I.
05:30 PM on 11/07/2009
anti-white male I'm sure.
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ECB
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06:00 PM on 11/07/2009
You Lie !
03:48 PM on 11/07/2009
cry me a river.
There are millions of Americans suffering like her.
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05:43 PM on 11/07/2009
I think it is great that a movie will bring out to the general public your comment that physical, sexual and emotional abuse is common. Many people do not want to think about it. If they heard the fighting, screaming in their apartment building, many would simply turn up their tv sets.

This movie has a great message, of hope, and for others to care enough to get involve.

Every movie has themes in it that has happen repeatedly in the world, how many underdog football teams finally win the big game movies have been made? Does that stop people from wanting to see the movie?
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Clare53
08:58 PM on 11/07/2009
Dear howweknow, so what is your point?
11:26 PM on 11/07/2009
Crocodile tears from the system, the establishm­ent, the status quo, the hypocrisy, the double standard, the corruption­, ...
10:32 AM on 11/07/2009
I read this book and I cried, and for days after I looked at strangers on the street, I mean really looked at them, made eye contact and spoke to them or smiled. You can see unhappines­s in people and some seemed surprised but pleased when I spoke to them. I don't know I think sometimes people need to just connect. I know this is not a solution to anything, and it is a little thing, but it's a place to start...
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05:37 PM on 11/07/2009
It's great that you are making an effort to reach out. In some of my most painful moments, it was the kindness of a stranger that really made a difference­. Even the smallest exchange of a kind message that came out of no where haven't been forgotten.
09:55 PM on 11/06/2009
Lately, I choose movies that take me away from reality, but this looks too worthwhile to pass up.
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Clare53
08:59 PM on 11/07/2009
I saw it. Yes, it is worthwhile­.
05:27 PM on 11/06/2009
It's a tear-jerke­r alright. Haven't seen the film yet but the book alone made me go into a cry fest. It's a deeply profound book-turne­d-movie. Can'r wait to see it.
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alguien
04:55 PM on 11/06/2009
i saw the trailer for this movie a few weeks ago and just that i found to be very emotionall­y draining. if the movie lives up to the preview, it's no wonder paula abdul, hot mess that she is, broke down.
04:22 PM on 11/06/2009
I will purchase a ticket to support it, however, I can not watch it. It will leave me emotionall­y drained and spirituall­y bankrupt.

I still cringe at the memory of scenes from the "Color Purple".
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Clare53
09:00 PM on 11/07/2009
The movie is sad and touching but there are many funny moments. There are only a couple of scenes that are shocking and difficult to watch. Mostly it is hopeful.
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JenniferWest
For America's Recovery vote OBAMA in 2012!
01:54 PM on 11/06/2009
Paula Abdul makes me bawl!