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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Genres and genders collide in this unusual mix of Christian soap opera and raunchy cross-dressing comedy. Tyler Perry adapts his own play--one of a series wherein he personally portrays Grandma Madea, an overweight, no-nonsense, old, Christian, African-American woman. In DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, the main character is Helen (Kimberly Elise), whose wealthy, abusive husband Charles (Steve Harris) kicks her out of their mansion after 18 years of marriage. Luckily Grandma Madea is there to offer some tough love. When a gangster's bullet later makes Charles a cripple, Helen has to decide between love (i.e. wreaking Madea-sanctioned old testament vengeance) and Christian duty. The movie then progresses in two directions: the well-acted dramatic side, with Helen getting her life together thanks to the love of the dreamy Orlando (YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS star Shemar Moore) and her hospitalized momma (Cecily Tyson); and the go-for-broke humor side, with Harris whooping it up in unfettered glee as the chainsaw-wie...

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Diary of a Mad Black Woman - mean-spirited surrealistic soap opera

byCyndiA Nov 24, 2005
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Pros There were a couple of laughs (all shown in the trailers).
Cons Mostly dreadful. Story is warped and not in a darkly funny way.
Recommended it? No

It was comedy (of errors) night at our house. After cooking all day, it was time to take a break and enjoy the family. "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" sounded like a good bet. Grandmother Madea (Tyler Perry in drag) looks funny enough on the cover of the DVD, and the few clips we'd seen looked light... Read full review »

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Not a lot of tears, but plenty of jerks in this movie.

byxyzwyatt Aug 1, 2005
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Pros It's like a soap opera with closure.
Cons Cheese.
Recommended it? No

I rented this movie without reading the overview because it was recommended to me by someone. I thought the movie was just okay at best. My husband couldn't even make it through the movie but popped in for certain scenes. Although the movie was pretty predicable, the timing of events made the movie... Read full review »

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Diary of a Mad Black Woman is an audience pleaser

bygmann6900 Feb 26, 2005
46 Helpfuls 47 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It borrows from some well known films, but maintains a freshness.
Cons Some of the characters are not as fleshed out as they could be.
Recommended it? Yes

Diary of a Mad Black Woman, is the film version of Tyler Perry's stage play of the same name. Tyler is an unconventional playwright, whose works are very familiar to urban audiences, who may not make the trek to Broadway, but are more than willing to travel to urban showcases for a taste of the... Read full review »

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Genres and genders collide in this unusual mix of Christian soap opera and raunchy cross-dressing comedy. Tyler Perry adapts his own play--one of a series wherein he personally portrays Grandma Madea, an overweight, no-nonsense, old, Christian, African-American woman. In DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, the main character is Helen (Kimberly Elise), whose wealthy, abusive husband Charles (Steve Harris) kicks her out of their mansion after 18 years of marriage. Luckily Grandma Madea is there to offer some tough love. When a gangster's bullet later makes Charles a cripple, Helen has to decide between love (i.e. wreaking Madea-sanctioned old testament vengeance) and Christian duty. The movie then progresses in two directions: the well-acted dramatic side, with Helen getting her life together thanks to the love of the dreamy Orlando (YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS star Shemar Moore) and her hospitalized momma (Cecily Tyson); and the go-for-broke humor side, with Harris whooping it up in unfettered glee as the chainsaw-wielding

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Diary Of A Mad Black Woman (Full Frame)

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, the devoted wife, seem to have everything. But just as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes a twist. Audio Commentary, Outtakes, Trailers. "Reflections on 'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman'"; Making of 'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman'"; "You Can Do It... It's Electric"; English and Spanish Subtitles.

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Charles, an attorney, and Helen, the devoted wife, seem to have everything. But just as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes a twist. Audio Commentary, Outtakes, Trailers. "Reflections on 'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman'"; Making of 'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman'"; "You Can Do It... It's Electric"; English and Spanish Subtitles.

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Product Details and Features

Key Information

Stars Tyler Perry
Actors Shemar Moore
Available Formats DVD: Full Frame
Directors Darren Grant
UPC 031398175568
Genre Dramas
Subgenre Comedy
MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA)
Release Date 2005
Running Time 1hr 56min

Languages

Original Language English

DVD Editions

DVD: Full Frame1hr 56minLions Gate Home EntertainmentJune 28, 2005PG-13 (MPAA)031398177494

Credits

Screenwriter Tyler Perry

Professional Reviews

(03/04/2005, p.49-50, Owen Gleiberman): "[Perry] pumps his cliches so full of hot air that they stay aloft even as you're laughing at their brazenness."

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