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Movie Review: I Can Do Bad All by Myself
Published by Clay Cane on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 3:35 pm.
Summary: April’s (Taraji P. Henson) life of drinking, clubs and bad men is uprooted when she is forced to take care of her niece and nephews. Through religion, music and Madea (Tyler Perry), April finds her way — Tyler Perry style.
Review: I Can Do Bad All by Myself is what Tyler Perry is best at — a woman’s film that provides escapism from the harsh realities of life. In reality, a good song and church will not be enough to find a good man, but on the big screen it’s just enough to entertain. Regardless of how you feel about Perry, it’s pretty tough to knock his hustle (unless you’re Spike Lee of course); the man is making moves and employing Black actors.
Critics will still complain about melodramatic writing, soap opera-type scenarios and high moral codes. I Can Do Bad All by Myself is for a specific audience and not for the critics.
What really propels Perry’s latest flick is the excellent performances from Brian J. White, Adam Rodriguez and Hope Oladie Wilson. The cast is in the moment in every scene with chemistry and flair, even through implausible scenarios.
Of course there is Taraji P. Henson, who is the Mary J. Blige of film. The Oscar nominee isn’t afraid of a tear, scream or subtlety. It seems nearly impossible for Henson to make a bad movie.
Mary J. Blige is also a clear standout, playing Taraji’s best friend, Tanya. We all give singers the side eye when they venture into film, but Mary was a natural. Her words didn’t sound scripted and while music is clearly her first love, I think Mary has a good chance at being a bonafide actress.
Madea is always a pleasure. She is anti-church, gun toting and quick witted. In every Tyler Perry film, I always want to see more Madea. I look forward to a Perry film where the movie is solely about Madea and no other intertwining plots.
Overall, I Can Do Bad All by Myself serves its purpose to the audience it’s speaking to.
I Can Do Bad All by Myself is in theaters today.
I Love Tyler Perry movies.He make plays and movies.Good job Tyler perry.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THIS NEW TYLER PERRY FILM. TYLER PERRY IS AMAZING. TO ME, NO ONE CAN TOP WHAT HE HAS DONE. GOOD WORK
Can’t wait to see this movie. it’s looks funny as all of Tyler Perry movies always do
i think that you are a funny person you know how 2 make people laugh when they are down and out you came from a long way and you show people that they can do it keep on and may god bless you. i have been through a lot and your movies help me out
the movie going be good
the movie was very and sad a the same time but the thing about tyler perry he makes his movies the best
The movie was very good, as usual. I really enjoyed watching a movie that I can relate to. GOOD MOVIE!!
THE MOVIE WAS GREAT. i WILL GO SEE IT A SECOND OR EVEN THIRD TIME
The man is awesome and his works are, outstanding. L
I LoVe All TyLeR PeRRy MoViEs
there the best
this was a great movie. i cried till i laugh and i laugh till i cried. it was a darn good movie. on of tylers best work.
The movie stinks it promotes cross-dressing and homosexuality and anti-God. Tyler Perry is the new “Stepin-fetchit”
I haven’t seen the movie yet but i plan to see it this week definately. He is a talented man & I plan to see his play Laugh to keep from crying next month. Do your thing Tyler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went to see this movie on opening day and it was phenomenal!!! I will definitely go see it again and I will surely buy it when it goes to DVD. Congratulations on a job well done Tyler!
Absolutely one of his best movies yet. Awesome, worth going to see. Take the family and enjoy it.
I enjoyed the movie immensely. I feel that it is one of his best as of yet. I cried, I laughed and I almost shouted during the church scenes.
Good Job Tyler, Keep up the good work. Taraji was wonderful and so were
all the other actors. I love Gladys Knight and Marvin Winans.
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a funny movie would be if madea somehow got mad at JACKIE CHAN and she started to fight him. tyler perry’s movies, shows, plays, are so cool
I do not want to see another Tyler Perry movie with Madea as the main character. I AM SO GLAD THERE IS SOMEBODY OUT THERE IN HOLLYWOOD WHO IS TRYING TO HIRE BLACK ACTRESSES (REAL WOMEN) TO STAR IN THEIR MOVIES!!! Tyler please continue to use Madea only as a backdrop and give these beautiful, talented Black actresses a chance to shine.
Best movie ever!!!!!! I cried,and cried.Then laugh.Please everyone go see this!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Tyler!!!!!