Wow! I'm typically in for light-hearted flicks and my friends know it, so I was kind of confused why my friend would invite me to see a movie like this. It was extremely powerful and extremely good. I will give the warning, though, that it's very painful to watch.The general premise (much of which you can get from the trailer) is that Precious is a pregnant 16-year-old who is continually raped by her father and has an abusive mother. She lives in extreme poverty and enrolls in a school where she meets other teens similar to her. Luckily Precious has a teacher who cares deeply for her students.I feel as if I want to give the movie only 4 stars because it's so disturbing at times, but I have to give it 5 stars because it seems so realistic. Despite what I initially thought it would be, the movie never feels campy or over-dramatic. I've heard the movie is actually lighter and more "hopeful" that the book on which it is based, if that's even possible.I'd highly-recommend this movie. It's great! But, again, if you have a difficult time watching people in extremely tough situations, steer clear. I'd be surprised if the actors in this movie didn't get nominated for several awards.

people seem to think that this girl is going around havin sex, nope, she was raped. loved the book at times it was painful to read but it shows that even through all her troubles this girl found the strength to survive.

this movie should be viewed by as many people as possible . It touches not only the herat but the mind. To miss it would be a crime against humanity. See it, but also feel it.

What I hope people learn from this movie...
Learn to exercise, get educated, oh and stop having sex and bringing children into this world that I have to pay for with my taxes...

just watching this made my eyes well up. i'm not from the same background, but we all share in these human emotions. this film seems to put the best and worst of these on display in a real and poignant manner.