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Raves for Mo'Nique

Precious opens on Friday, but Mo’Nique’s performance has been gushed about all year. A compilation.

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Stephen Holden, The New York Times: “Mo'Nique…gives an award-worthy performance in Precious that makes Mary's monstrous behavior not only understandable but also almost sympathetic.”

Betsy Sharkey, The

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