'Precious' Breaks Box Office Records In Limited Release

Access Hollywood - November 8, 2009 11:03 AM PST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Oscar hopeful "Precious: Based On The Novel 'Push' By Sapphire" was a hit with audiences this weekend.

The gritty inner-city drama, executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, made $1.8 million at 18 theaters in its first weekend of limited release, according to Variety.

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The film scored an average of $100,000 per theater -- reportedly a record.

By contrast, Jim Carrey's "A Christmas Carol," which won the weekend box office with $31 million, averaged around $8,600 per theater in 3683 locations.

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As it eyes awards season, "Precious" has been a success with critics as well, earning an 87% rating on RottenTomatoes.com.

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  • M
    Ro: You are the %@!*# that no one is interested in reading or watching so stop being the %@!*# and put down the hate!! This movie is well overdue. Many deny this reality happens in the great ol' USA everyday. Its a powerful movie filled with ranging emotions and an awesome cast. I hope people realize the talent instead of feedn into the negative stereotypes like some posted here.
    report abuseposted November 10, 2009 10:19 AM PST
  • deac
    31 million is till more than 1.8 million. This is It was still in rotation. There were other films that opened or had been still in the theaters. Precious may have a dropoff as other films open too. If its only in 18 theaters of course its going to have a better monetary average. the Blind Side comes out next Friday. It will be better than Precious
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 7:12 PM PST
  • jazzy g
    if you can READ the book...this movie WON the film festival award in my town when me and some friends saw it in early October!!! RUN to see it ....OSCARS all around!!!
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 11:59 AM PST
  • monique
    iii love diis moviie!!...even though i have"nt seen it yet!!...iii noe it was a very interestin moviie!!!...ii think im going 2 go see it diis weekend wiit my hubby or bestiie....
    report abuseposted November 9, 2009 10:06 AM PST
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  • rm2h
    I myself would not go to see this picture as I am a victim of child sexual abuse. I would urge people to see this film to see how kids caught in this situation fare. I was isolated by the abuser and had parents that were not there to protect me.
    report abuseposted November 8, 2009 7:35 PM PST
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    Who are you ignorant racist idiots? Stay classy America.
    report abuseposted November 8, 2009 4:08 PM PST
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