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However, Good Deeds was a sorry sack of shizznit! (Yeah… I said it.)
As I wrote in THIS POST which featured the “Good Deeds” official trailer, I didn’t know if Perry would be able to make a role as the romantic leading man believable… and unfortunately I was right.
My review of Tyler Perry’s ‘Good Deeds’ below…
First of all, Tyler Perry needs to write, direct, and employ. Get off the dayum screen!!
Perry’s portrayal of Wesley was so unbelievable that I cringed dayum near every time his mouth opened. Personally, I can think of ten other actors (known and unknown) who could have done a better job and in my humble opinion, it was a bit selfish of Tyler to keep that role for himself.
Secondly, I am so sick and tired of ‘the angry Black woman’ role in every movie Perry makes. Really Tyler?! Isn’t that stereotype a bit worn out?
Thandie Newton got on my last nerve with all that attitude and neck rolling!
Girl have a seat…
If anyone should have been acting a fool, it would have been Gabrielle Union’s character (I can’t even remember her onscreen name). Shoot…. what fiance woulda gave up on a rich successful man without some sort of fight?
“In real life,” tracks would have been flying e’rywhere ‘cause somebody’s “A”zz woulda been beat!
“In real life,” Wesley would have kept his trick on the side, happy and content in his corporate appointment, and Gabby woulda kept her money in the bank…cha ching! Don’t act. You know it’s true.
But I digress.
Thirdly, a CEO of any corporation would never “d*&k down” the night maid. Please! He would never have known she even existed. I’m sorry but there’s not that much charity in the world.
Excessively rich men prefer for their accountants to write checks to charitable organizations. Captain save a ho? Uhhhhh no!
Fourthly, can someone tell me why Brian White even in this movie?
In real life his drunk “A”zz woulda been quietly tucked away in Betty Ford or somewhere. He definitely would not have been wreaking havoc on the “good” brother’s life and messing up the family money!
Brother or not, he would NOT have been allowed to step his angry lil feet in that building because security would have stopped him at the door!
C’mon Mr. Perry… if you’re gonna steal my money and make me look at your big goofy “A”zz the entire movie, at least make the story line believable.
The only Good Deeds we’re buying in their roles are Phylicia Rashad and Jordenn Thompson. They made the movie worth watching. Jordenn has a promising future, as long as she doesn’t go outside in a hoodie in Florida.
In closing, I’d like to respectfully request that Mr. Perry, continue to excel behind the camera; develop your stories; and expand your characters… or just dress up as Madea and call it a day. #thatisall
Have you seen Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds?
What did you think of the film?
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Oh boy. Our Dear Aunt Sandrarose was impressed…lemme scroll up to read your scathing review! lol
I found the movie to be a great story.. *shrug*
I liked the movie…sheesh, ur beginning to sound like Sheree…bashing everything & everybody!
I thought the movie was good is was every single mother’s dream in my opinion.I absolutely to do not like brian white someone else could have played his roll,thandie looked dirty the entire movie she looked as if she should only play crack head rolls to me.gabriell how ever you spell it has the personality of a paper bag nothing to her other than being pretty.
Big Sloppy body hating ass broad. I guess if it ain’t Phaedra it ain’t right. SMDH
Wow drinking that SR juice I see. The rich or wealthy do strange things. One of Clooney chics was a waitress and their are several people I have met in the money market business who are making bank and got girls with low paying jobs that they met at parks, gyms, cofee shops etc. Granted these women dont work anymore unless they choose to but your assesment is filled with venom.
"tracks would have been flying e’rywhere ‘cause somebody’s “A”zz woulda been beat!" Thats how you want us to be portrayed? Not everyone in the world conducts themselves like reality tv. In reality his fiance would have been given property and a severance to continue her lifestyle for atleast a year. Thats how the really rich do.
This movie is SO 3 weeks ago.
Lmao @ MissStraightfromthea!! Now thats what I call a movie review. I had a feelin that movie was gona be trash. Im sorry, Tyler just dont look like he can pull off a sexy role. I’m still mad they got him playin Alex Cross. Hell naw. He dont even look athletic enough for that. Oh well, he ballin and I aint. Do you Tyler. lol
Andddd chile please with the people that log in JUST to complain abt you being cool with Phaedra and talkin trash abt Marko. Like really yall broads mad abt that? MissStraightfromthea, you aite in my book. Some of your readers need to get they life!! Damn shame how they goin hard bout YOUR preference of people on YOUR blog. I enjoy the rachett Atlanta "tea" you bring. #funny
Well I loved the movie! I went to see it twice, and I enjoyed it each time. I would see it a third time because to me it was good. I think Tyler Perry did an outstanding job as the lead role because his character seemed so real. Not all rich people are happy living out their dreams. TP showed in this movie that money and power really don’t make you happy. True Happiness comes from within which is really joy, and at the end of the movie Wesley found Joy! I think this movie sent out a message to people who think money and power will make you happy, but it doesn’t. Of course we all like to buy and have nice things, but those things don’t make us happy. It is God who gives us the power to get wealth and from that we can have joy!! Look at it again Michelle, you might like it better a second time around!
YOUR SO WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS….BLACKS JUS CANT SUPPORT BLACKS WITHOUT THA HATE COMING OUTCHA!!! JUS RATCHETTT!! THE MOVIE WAS GREAT & AINT NOBODY MAD, BUT YOU AND THE DEVIL!! WHICH YALL ARE ONE IN THE SAME…SO YALL!!!SMH
o my goodness..i thought the movie was excellent…i know everyones entitled to their own opinion but she tore it apart…what a shame
i loved it cant wait until its on dvd
no you didnt!!!!
YOUR SO WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS….BLACKS JUS CANT SUPPORT BLACKS WITHOUT THA HATE COMING OUTCHA!!! JUS RATCHETTT!! THE MOVIE WAS GREAT & AINT NOBODY MAD, BUT YOU AND THE DEVIL!! WHICH YALL ARE ONE IN THE SAME…SO YALL!!!SMH
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um I coulda sworn she said she goes to support all of his movies bc he employs black people. does that mean she is required to like them all? i think not
First I would like to say I enjoyed the movie. Should it be up for an award no. How can you say a CEO would not bed a nite maid when the x-governer of California had a child by one. Is TP my first choice for a leading man in a sexy role? NO. However, there are some that could have done worse. It was a NICE change from Madea…
it MUST be a slow news day for you….didn’t this movie come out like 3 weeks ago? This review would have been relavent back then….smh
I agree, Good Deeds was "whack" as hell, and Tyler Perry kept reminding me of Madea the whole movie. I kept wanting him to just turn into Madea and kick his own ass for the way the movie turned out.
I saw the movie and it was okay. I didnt think Tyler should have been the leading male role because all I kept thinking about was "Madea".
Dang, you must be mad cuz TP didn’t give you some tickets to his place when BO was there. Stop hatin’ get over it!!!!
Your post sounds just like that angry black woman that you’re speaking about! Who are you to say who TP can and can’t have in HIS movie? In my opinion Thandie’s potrayal was that of an everday single mom who is trying to make it but everytime she turns around it’s something that tries to bring her down or break her but nevertheless what or who God has for her was for her! Who are you to judge that? It sounds like to me SOMEBODY (Straightfromthea) is upset because they didn’t get an invite to the Obama reception!
I watched the movie on bootleg last night because someone told me I would be pleasantly surprised (I told him I was sick if TyLer and his copycat, repeated, wack as hell storylines) so I took a chance and watched the darn movie.
Tyler is so completely zesty that its hard to watch! I mean come on! That permanent smile and those lips tell on him!
And Thandie- honeychile, why the hell do you STILL sound like Beloved?? I mean come on! She didn’t even have to learn her lines- she just repeated exactly what she said and did in Pursuit of Hapoyness.
Tyler, keep MAKING the movies because we do love you as a person, but you are ruining the movies by BEING in them. Have several seats and do some damn casting. Matter of fact- leave it to the real casting agents because all you like to see are pretty boys and famous women. THATS ALL – carry on.
So a black woman "with all that attitude and neck rolling" is a sterotype but "tracks would have been flying e’rywhere ‘cause somebody’s “A”zz woulda been beat" isn’t?
The movie was decent…I had no problem with Tyler portraying the main character. And let’s be real there are plenty of men in corporate america that would "d*ck down the hired help". Trust and believe there are plenty of side pieces out there getting broke off by the CEO. Remember Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky…Monica wasn’t a maid but she was an intern and the hired help. And do we need to bring up Massa sneaking down to the slave quarters to get what his wife wasn’t giving him. And the most infamous hired help turned concubine – Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings they had several kids from his sneaking into Sally’s bed (and all this went on under Martha Jefferson’s nose).
This movie was so 3 or more weeks ago…this ‘review’ probably should’ve come out then. All in all it was a decent movie…I’ve seen much worse.
Not sure why it has to be a ‘blacks dont support’ issue. If a movie is bad in one’s opinion whether a black person did it or not. Its an opinion of ONE. ATLIEN does glowing reviews for movies she likes. Black, white ir yellow. She just happened not to like this one. I dont watch TP movies because they dont appeal to me, but i admire his business sense. I also couldnt see him in that role. And the angry black woman needing to be saved premise does wear thin after too long. But there is a niche in the population that find these type movies appealing and settle for what they are given and these r the ppl he caters to . So if u guys like it, i love it for you.
That was a good summury of this movie. I thought the same damn thing!!
I disagree I know quite a few very successful men & women who’s choice in mate might not have the same background, education, circumstances, etc. But I think for them, they were @ a point in their lives where making themselves truly happy was more important than what ppl. thought. BTW, love my hubby but I can guarantee I wouldn’t risk my freedom, my career, or my dignity scrapping like some silly teenager over ANY man, husband, fiance, whatever. Too many ppl. in this world to fight for someone who doesn’t want you or only keeps you around because you "fit" the world’s view of who they should be with. That’s how you get older women who wake up one morning and their youth and mate is gone, when if he would have left when he really wanted to he wouldn’t have wasted your precious time. If a person wants to leave you, let them. They really are doing you a favor, getting out of the way for someone who will really love you. BTW, sorry but whenever I see Tyler Perry unfortunately I only see Madea and kind of sick of that character as well.
It was just ok..that’s it
Bad Endeavor. The story line was flat, I’m tired of seeing Tyler act in his films. Lets hire some trained actors to bring these movies to life. All I’m getting is Madea Teas from Tyler….in every character he plays.
Wow! I enjoyed the movie. You just mentioned the video of Tyler endorsing your site just last week and now you are going in on him…hard!
I’ve noticed a different tone in your writing lately and thought it would get better. I don’t know if you are going through something personally and it is affecting you or maybe your hormones are all out of wack, but you are beginning to sound just like those other "bitter" female bloggers.
Well, I don’t have time for such negativity. And yes, I know this is your forum where you express your own opinions, but when it goes this far, it’s too much. I have a choice to read your bloggs or not and I choose "NOT". You’ve just lost a loyal reader.
I liked it
I gotta agree with most of your words,its hard seeing Tyler in this role after seeing him in so many Madea dresses. The Brian White thing,well they needed an angry man role …Tyler movies always need that hateable male character.I gave it a R ,for But I should have saved my money until the DVD came out and rented it.Iam still sit threw all Tyler Perry movies anyway
i liked it…all of Tylers movies have a message and if ur tired of seeing him in his movies then stop watching I love u Tyler keep up the good work and keep doing what GOD has called you to do…
I loved it. Love Tyler
Good movie but, did not have any shocking drama as he usually have. the ending part where phylicia Rashad and tyler were at the air port was the best scene.
How much did TP pay you to throw him under the bus and drive over? Except, for the most part…ding ding ding; Give that girl a prize. I thought the movie had good intentions and was a nice fairy tale to keep a lot of women single waiting on "Prince Negro the Hero." I too am glad TP employs, but the movie might had garnered some award notice had a strong lead played Wesley. I was down right disapointed by the airplane kiss. I did not swoon at all. But, I am not mad at TP. He keeps trying.
Enjoyed the message and the movie. I thought thandie newton did a excellent job portraying a overwhelmed single mother. I will agree that Tyler Perry is not quite leading man material, but I enjoyed him in the why did I get married movies. Keep up good work!!!!!
Wasn’t that great waiting for that exciting climax ..
WOW ATLien! I don’t know what YOU saw but I saw "Good Deeds" and I thought it was the BEST movie by ANYONE..ok "The Help" was good…that I’ve seen in a helluva long time. Tyler is at his best in this movie and so is the rest of the cast. When I saw the white reviews,I wasn’t surprised. Had there been clowning around in it THEY would have given it three stars,but because there wasn’t they gave it one star.They really don’t like the premise of black folk not strugglin’ Everybody has their opinions about movies,music,books,food,etc. And of course many people don’t like Tyler for whatever reason. When I watch his work,it’s not to support him anymore.He don’t really need that support. He HAS arrived, and he’s supporting US now.And I KNOW that I will always enjoy his work. GOOD DAMN DEED TYLER!!
That scene where he was ridin’ that bike with Tandie huggin’ his back and that bangin’ sountrack!!…chile puleeease.
Some posters sayin’ "brian White as the angry black man",…aint’ there an angry black man in every white movie you see? And most times they’ll give that role to a black man. Would you have liked Tyler to hire a white man for that role? When is the last time or ANY time for that matter has Brian White been in ANY white movie? Damn, Tyler can’t win for losin’. Just hope that he turns a deaf ear to complaints cause he knows his people.
There will always be critics about something when something is portrayed in a positive light, versus the norm. I saw this while I was in salon on Tuesday. I loved the movie and its message !! Wish more people saw the character for what HE was, and not what they think it should be. The script is highly relatable. There are a plethora of people with that storyline, and if you say no — then you might be one of them. Love this, Tyler. Keep up the wonderful work.
For the record… the plot was OK but I JUST don’t feel that Tyler carried the leading man role as well as someone else could have.
So in my opinion what could have been an oscar worthy feel-good flick was just an average date night movie.
Some of y’all HATE it when I actually have an OPINION. My bad…
Oh… and the moral of Perry’s Good Deeds was what?
Do good deeds for a disgruntled single mother, your life will change for the better and you’ll move to Africa and do good deeds there too.
Ok. I’ll take that…
"This goes out to all the baby mama’s!" *Fantasia voice*
BRAVO ATLien!! We’ve all thought it. I’m glad you said it! TP needs a smooth seat in a screenwriting program somewhere! It’s been old. I told him in a personal email that he doesn’t seem to value the intellectual black dollar. People who watch movies and know about plots, characters and such. He hasntgiven us anything 100% believable. What upsets me even more is that people like Cathy Bates, Phylisha Rashad, and other great actors fall for the money and ignore these SORRY A’ZZ SCRIPTS! Do they need the money that bad?
Ugh old girl who posted this you are such a freakin hater. Tyler perry is an amazing writer. He really has talent. I’d like to see you try to do half the stuff he has accomplished. Stop bumping your gums behind a computer all day. I really liked most of your post. Until you started being an ass hole. Stick to what you do best gossiping on everything an everybody. Leave the comments to the pros
I think a lot of people missed the whole point of the plot. It went right over their heads. I love Tyler for always having a good message in his storytelling. Keep up the good work.
But for real tho I liked the movie sound track lmbo
so you are really going to hate on TP like that???? So sad
I thought a few days ago u was ranting about Tyler cause he gave you the stamp of approval when u started ya blog. The movie wasn’t that bad, it was good to me! In
Very good movie
Smh
This is what I took from the movie: Wesley Deeds was a man who had his entire life planned out for him and doing what is expeced: take over his father’s company, play interference between his angry brother and his mother, and marry a nice woman. That was life plan that he was on until he met Lindsey. He does a nice ‘deed’ to help Lindsey and that sets him on a different path: should he continue with the life he thought he wanted OR what his heart is telling him to do.
I LOVED IT
Omg black ppl is so hard to please dey have to compliant abt sumthing. To be honesty I enjoy the movie have to be one of his best wrk yet only becuz ppl go though dis all da time. I’m a black woman n yes black woman alway have an attitude abt something I love Tyler Perry cuz his movie tell u the truth. Dis website is getting on my last nerve u alway have to compliant abt sumone or sumthing
It was great, I loved the whole movie!
Wow, wow, and wow! I totally disagree with your review and I’m pleased that so many of the posters agree with me.
Believable – when walking into a theater one must suspend belief at least to a certain degree! I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and it was great to see this movie in a theater with such a diverse crowd. Really, we all laughed and cried together (yeah, I’m kind of sappy).
One thing about Tyler’s movie is that emotions are over the top. If you have an angry or evil woman/man you can believe that they are to the extreme. A big part of his movies is redemption. Therefore, he tend to show the lowest of the lows as well as the highest, etc.
Yeah, I agree that there are many actors that could have handled this role. But you know, somehow it really worked for me with him in the lead. I couldn’t see him playing the lead in Training Day, or some other Denzel/Will/Samuel type role but that’s not what this movie was about. He stayed in his lane.
Plausibility? Lacking in some areas but again, I’m at the movies to be entertained:)
I enjoyed it, but i did find some parts unbelievable…he just gave up on everything too easily after meeting thandie (forgetting her onscreen name). And the ‘steamy’ scene with Gabby………………I couldn’t even watch it. it made me cringe soooo bad. BUT, i enjoyed the movie lol And you said exactly what I was thinking, about him being selfish to keep the role for himself.
Well I saw the movie and the storyline was good but, I agree with you that Tyler should have not been the leading man. I wish he could for once just make a movie that he does not star in.
And another lesson in the movie whereas his brother was concerned, "Don’t always think that seat at the head of the table is reserved for you..".That position was given to one who cared and earned it,not to one who felt entitled.And no matter what prosperity life has granted you, how can you not feel another’s pain. For by the grace of God,there goes you. In my city,the mayor just passed a law against feeding the homeless,..well arrest my azz.
I thought the it was a fairy tale and TP was the prince…kinda sweet and harmless and not intended to be "real". Maybe that’s just me.
Speaking of movies,I’d like to see Tyler do a remake of a 1973 Ossie Davis produced film called "Black Girl".For that matter,even Spike Lee could make some much need money from a remake of that little known gem.
Tyler Perry Movies have become a waist of time! I wait for them to go on DVD and rent them at Redbox. And then I still even think I’ve waisted a buck. Tyler Even Madea has gotten old.
Wow! We don’t have many blacks on screen as it is, and if we do we don’t have many that portray us in a positive light, you singlehandedly managed to shred him to pieces! Here’s the thing if you’re tired of the whole Madea "thing" then stop wasting your time!! Shameful, how many other black movies have you seen this year? I personally thought it was a nice feel good movie! Get over yourself!
It’s not what you said in your review ( because some would definitely agree with you) it’s the way you said it! Ok another leading man could have played the part, however he’s a self-made millionaire went from bieng homeless to now living his life dream on screen. You knew he played the lead role before you paid your money to see it and for that he said thank you to you and the other several millions that watched it and made it # 2 in the box office! Not everyone can look like your Denzel’s or your Blair Underwoods, but he’s living his dream, while at the same time trying to motivate others. We’re all entitled to our opinions, but next time don’t try so hard tearing someone else down, it would have taken less energy to have at least said one thing positive.
The movie was extremely predictable, and lacked substance. I love Tyler, but this was not his best effort.
I know yall betta quit hatin on Tyler Perry and "Good Deeds". I liked it as I like all his movies. Not to mention he killed in the Box office and it was packed when I went. Can black folks support each other instead of always tryna create a story full of hatred. He aint making black movies portrayin us as killers and thugs is he? Yall be on bullshit just cause. By the way, when yo pockets get like his, then talk shit, cause if you hate on a person doin wayyy betta than you, you look dumb as hell. Shout out Tyler Perry and everybody on here that enjoyed the movie. All the actors and actresses did an amazing job. Stop fuckin hatin.
Luved the movie. Luv Tyler. Thought he and everyone did a great job. I was pleasantly surprised.
I loved the movie. As usual, with all of his sotrylines, he got his point across. You sound like one of those old bitter black women in your post. Other folks tear black productions, happenings, events down. Why do YOU have to?? *smdh*
I almost always have to see every Tyler Perry Movie that comes out because I enjoy taking my mother and Aunts out on a date night with my younger nieces and its the only thing that we all agree to tolerate. But surprisingly I was very pleased with this movie. I was not expecting to be that entertained.
Haven’t seen it. Probably won’t! I’m Tyler Perried out AND to DEATH!!!!
I don’t agree with the opinion expressed in this review, but to each it’s own. Movies are stories that someone has in their heart to tell. It’s entertainment, not real life. Real life is different for everyone. I thought the movie was good. Another question. Just because you call a particular role a stereotype, doesn’t make it any less real. Just saying.
I’m usually with u on most of ur post. But i like this movie. I think Tyler did a great job an actor. I could have done with out that shower scene
This movie was great! To me it was a change from his other tyler perry movies. You talk all this shit cause ur ass is jealous. From reading ur post u dont have a problem with the movie, u seem to have a problem with Mr. Perry. Lets see your stupid, ignorant, and hating ass write a script! Nobody would go see that shit, that is if anyone picked up ur shit which I doubt! Now stfu amd find something else to write about!
To quote a line from, The Agony and the Ecstasy: the story of Michelangelo: "Why do you bring fools to judge my work?" Why do you allow novices who know nothing about art to critique my work? I see so many backseat critics always ready to offer up an opinion about a filmmaker’s effort; but lack the acumen to make movies themselves. If you’ve never directed a movie before; if you’ve never assembled a cast- played a character or took a film to completion. Or brought a production to the stage or screen; why so quick to judge? Make your own movie first; put the time in. Struggle and worry about bringing the film under budget; spend countless hours editing and scoring the work. Do what Tyler Perry has done so that you might appreciate what it feels like to bring something to the big screen; then judge him. Personally, only an artist of greater or equal skill should critique another; because an artist’s first- best critic is always his or herself.
We blacks complain and lament the lack of films that cater to our demographic. We complain and whine about Hollywood being so white and insensitive to the black experience, as if it were commonly shared by all. Tyler is an artist; so what if his palette is limited to a few stock characters? Oscar Micheaux only turned out stock representations in his stories as well; but he was a pioneer during a time when there were almost no films for the black audience. Why place such a burden on Tyler?
There is no perfect movie; neither should we expect Tyler’s films to be perfect. Let the man make the movies/plays that are dear to him. So what if he’s not that good of an actor? I dare you to do better. Make your own movie first then judge him. Bet your tune would change overnight.
About this post. Yall’ know ATLien just got positive recognition from Tyler a few weeks posts ago. I think this particular post is his personal unbiased feedback from the community for which his talents are a spectrum. If he indeed reads these posts about "Good Deeds",he will see that overall we praise his work. Keep it up Tyler!
@M.Gibson!!!! Oh my GOD!You are so deep! I practically worshiped Michaelangelo Bonaparte’s work as a teenager and still. Everyone who strives,may not be the greatest,but will be the greatest doing whatever they do. Tyler is a fantastic work in progress.I cannot imagine how great he will be,but granted life,he will be an artist all will remember.Madea is understood by many,misunderstood by few. Madea’s message will be looked for by the knowing and shunned by those knowing the message they purposely don’t want to acknowledge. He is forever emerging in talent,vision and spiritual grace.Men seem to only know that as a man,he revealed too much about them and they seem to hate him for that. Their codes have been in music ever since rappers got serious. Chicks were listening to beats when they should have just listened. JayZ’s "You Must Love Me"
Oh,..and if you the REAL Mel Gibson,you need to come back with some mo’ movies cause what we’re forced to watch is whack. Like Whoopie, I forgive you for that niccah shyt! Hell, I go cracka sometimes,specially since this Florida shyt!I watched The Patriot this morning,8th time.Even that rabbit movie was good. MAKE MO’ MOVIES MANE!!
With Tyler, I’m reminded of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. I’m referring specifically to Tyler’s natural talents/gifts. The man has simply invested what God blessed him with and has now garnered a healthy return. Is he perfect? No and neither are we.
Incidentally, please do not praise me; for all praise should be offered up as an offering. Its not false modesty mind you- I’m simply leery of what the ego is capable of. The ego has a nasty way of playing tricks on the human heart. I’m a mess is what I am. But your words are kind.
@Reita Collins:
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Oh my… You don’t think I’m Mel Gibson do you? Please click the name by my avatar for my website. I think I’m the wrong color.
And also,those who are his fellow artisans,seem to carry the same degree of envy Michaelangelo’s did.We have many other movie makers but Black ones…living…we can count on one hand. Gordon Parks was an amazing movie maker/director but only had one memoriable film,"The Learning Tree".There were many progressive Black movies by Black movie makers in the forties but none can be seen unless purchased.I think this is because Blacks were portrayed as successful men and women.This is what I love most about Tyler’s movies. He is always reaching to portray the realness of who we really are when we achieve our goals.Yes there will always be the Brown’s and The Payne’s and they are as funny and funnier than Good Times,The Jeffersons and Fred Sanford all of whom no one finds fault in.
Oh…Okay,my bad. But he did make good movies though. Just sayin’
@M.Gibson; OH MY GOD!! I clicked on your avatar and was more than pleasantly surprised!! The art work is phenomenal!!
I agree i was not feeling that maovie at all….all the poor guys who were dragged there by there girlfriend including mine was up going to get bathroom (for 25min) lol and I couldn’t blame them….I would have to but then that would have fueled there fire as to why shouldn’t go to those movies and just action flicks. It was damn near 2 hours of boredom for real. And Tyler def did not pull off the sexy husband or creep role…It was okay when he was detached husband but not sexy sorry just not believable. I do go to support the black actors and actresses but I’m really going to have to start being selective cuz that was a waste of time!!!! Straight Boring &YES I AM HARD TO PLEASE BUT NO MORE OR LESS FOR A MOVIE STARRING WHITE PEOPLE.
I have to disagree, I liked the movie and watched it twice. Tyler Perry is about giving messages through his movies. I don’t understand why black folks have to continue to throw each other under the bus. That’s why the other man always get the upper hand because we can never stick together! Just hate on each other!
i loved this movie it was a very good one. i liked the roll that tyler perry played because he was with two pretty ladies in this movie and did not act like a male whore like a lot of men would have. it’s good to know that all men are not dogs. hats off to MR TYLER PERRY.
Is this a charity? If I’m giving money to support black art I’d gladly do it as a charitable donation but don’t try to make me feel bad for not liking this shit. This movie was shit, most of his movies are shit. Doesn’t mean he’s a bad guy or that I don’t appreciate what he’s doing. While her words might not have been well chosen she didn’t like the movie.
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I’m sorry. I liked the movie. I thought it was one of his better movies, and it had a good message. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I guess he doesn’t really care about the haters. He is still raking in the dough, and that’s really all that counts. Where is the love?