Howard Stern is such a tool.

The movie was incredible. Heartbreaking and thought-provoking, and so, so well done. I hope Gabby gets her choice of roles in the future, she has so much talent and seems like such a fun, outgoing girl (in interviews, it's not like I know her).

Mo'nique was insanely good. I think it would be hard to portray such an awful, abusive person.

I can understand why someone may not want to watch this. I cry at all kinds of little things - commercials, books, Hallmark cards - and I was a mess after this film. Some people have enough drama in their lives. They don't seek out more drama in their entertainment. But for those who do choose to watch this, I think it's a powerful film, with a solid, not-perfect ending.

i remember going to se Crooklyn in the theater a very long time ago. And the entire time I was there I was thinking about how I was the only white person in the theater- not what was going on in the movie.
i guess what i'm saying is- i wonder how many people say they're not planning to see the movie because they are white and they think it's a "black" movie- and they won't understand, relate, etc.
not that i think that is okay- i think it's pretty stupid actually- just another thought on why someone might say they aren't going to watch it.
I plan to watch it, i've just been waiting for a time when i can watch without my husband as i don't think it'll be something he will enjoy. I personally seek out the kind of - rip out your heart movies. I guess I'm weird, I'm not particularly emotional and am not a movie cryer but I do tend to look for powerful movies to make me feel something.

As I have gotten older, I do find myself crying at certain movies, but usually because there is something I can relate to with the character (like the loss of a loved one). I completely understand that people who have a history of abuse in their families may find this movie too emotional. At times, I do wonder about the reasoning why people dismiss seeing this movie, but flock to see Hurtlocker (still emotional). I do think that because of the cast and those in the A.A community who support it, there are some people who will feel like it isn't in their interest. Sometimes I hear people react the same way when it comes to soul food---they just have no interest in trying it. Why? Have you never tasted the goodness that is cornbread. Sigh, I am drooling. And well, that is sad. I think it is definitely one of the year's best films and no matter where you are from, it shows a glimpse at the human spirit (yes, a tagline from the movie reviews, but oh so true!).

i watched Precious this morning. I'm still processing- but I have to say it was a really good movie, but I didn't love it.
I do think that the actress that played Precious should have won best actress though. The performances were very good and the subject matter was one that I think people shy away from and I liked how they handled it in a very matter of fact way.
I guess for me, it was just too much. I ended up feeling angry at all the crap they kept piling onto her and I felt like I didn't see so much strength as just a willingness to accept that everything in life will always be sh*t and that's just the way it is and smile and wade through it.

I definitely didn't walk away feeling uplifted at all. If anything I feel worse about the world I live it. But- maybe that is what they were going for. I would definitely like to read the book though to see if my perception of it changes at all.