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slate.com - 18 days ago

Sorry, I didn't like Precious.

— slate.com — Harshing on Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (Lionsgate Films), the awkwardly titled Lee Daniels adaptation of an "urban fiction" best-seller, makes a critic feel almost as mean-spirited as Mary, the monstrously abusive mother of the ... Sorry, I didn't like Precious.

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showingout.com - 15 days ago

“Precious” Breaks Box Office Record

— showingout.com — We had high hopes for this little picture that could, and here it is delivering on its promise. According to Variety, Precious, which opened in limited release this past Friday, roped in $585,000 from 18 theaters on its opening day, making it the most ... “Precious” Breaks Box Office Record

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tonicgossip.com - 15 days ago

“Precious” Makes Box-Office Record on Limited Release

— tonicgossip.com — The highly anticipated inner-city drama "Precious: Based On The Novel 'Push' By Sapphire" was the biggest hit at the box-office weekend. With its limited release at 18 theaters, the Oprah Winfrey-Tyler Perry produced film garnered an outstanding $1.8 million, scoring an average of $100,000 ... “Precious” Makes Box-Office Record on Limited Release

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My Precious : Indie Film Breaks Box-Office Records [Film Schooled]
Jezebel — ... is an average of $100,000 per screen which never, ever happens. A little perspective.  Michael Jackson's movie This is It opened to 6,675 per screen average.  Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince opened at 17,997 per screen.  Granted people had a lot more places to see both movies and both grossed more for the weekend, but Precious' debut is unprecedented. The only movies to open over $100,000 per screen were Dreamgirls and Brokeback Mountain .  Variety 's Pamela McClintock echoes : "That's the best gross ever for a film opening in fewer ...