Before watching “Precious” on Friday, I knew I was going to have a long detailed review and looking at the previews, I thought “Precious” was going to be this generation’s “The Color Purple”.

I WAS WRONG!

After the long anticipated release of this movie, I left the movie theaters saying “Precious” was just ok.

“Precious” will give you a harsh reality on how some kids are being treated by their parents and community however, the constant tears and shock value that I thought I would have was not there.  Now, the acting wasn’t the problem. The casting for this movie was great and everybody played their characters well. Mo’Nique was phenomenal and was a true villain. There is NO reason why she shouldn’t receive an Oscar Nod for this movie. Gabby was great as well and she is a natural on the screen.

So as I left the theater with a “Dear in headlights” stare, I kept asking myself where did this movie go wrong? Usually a great story and great actors equals a great movie. Then all of a sudden it hit me! LEE DANIELS! If you have seen “Monster’s Ball” you will understand why. After watching “Monster’s Ball” I left the movie theater with the same “WTF Confused” look on my face.

Daniels never completes his movies (at least the two I’ve seen so far). The ending of his work always leaves me not wanting more but wanting my money back! Now in my opinion, “Precious” wasn’t as bad as “Monster’s Ball” and maybe because I could relate to the “Precious” story, but to have so much pain and drama in a story I expected a full story, more details and yes a better ending.

I have nothing else to say about “Precious” my grade for the movie was a B-. It’s still a movie that everybody should see but don’t expect tears and a standing ovation.