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The standard for Black Films has been set with "Why Did I Get Married?" as the film brought in 21.5 million it's first weekend and sits at #1 at the box office. Check out my review below on this wonderful film.
Hot Dog and soda in hand, I turned to my right to ask him where we should sit, a question I always ask. Yet this time he wasn’t to my right, nor my left, then I remembered I told him he could stay home and work while I go to see Tyler Perry’s “Why Did We Get Married?”. So I chose a seat, took off my coat, and devoured my hot dog. Mustard dripped on my shirt and I waited for him to start laughing, but the only sound I heard were there loving whispers of couples around me. At that moment I knew the answer for myself of “Why Did I Get Married?”; of why I plan on getting married. My purpose for seeing the film was to just write a review but I ended up walking away with so much more than just a review in mind. The movie allowed me to walk away with a better understanding of the tools and dedication it takes to sustain a solid and functional relationship.
Tyler Perry hit home with this movie for a lot of couples, even those not married. “Why Did I Get Married?” shined light on the key principles of relationships through the trials of the couples in the movie. Patricia (Janet Jackson) and husband Gavin (Malik Yoba) were the perfect couple in the movie. Well it appeared they were the perfect couple until their lack of communication was exposed when Patricia found out that Mike blamed her for the accidental death of their son. Selfishness was evident in the relationship between Terry (Tyler Perry) and his wife Dianne (Sharon Leal). Dianne was so career driven that Terry and their daughter had to make an appointment for mommy time. Terry wanted another child yet Dianne didn’t want to compromise.
Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus (Michael Jae White) were the most combative couple. Angela criticized Marcus with every drink of alcohol she had which was every time she took a breath. She had to deal with his baby mama drama and his absence of a steady job after being injured while playing Pro Ball. And he had to deal with a VD that he thought he got from his ex but came to find out Angela gave it to him when she cheated.
The most pain in the movie was felt by Sheila (Jill Scott) who invited her friend Trina (Denise Boutte) to the couples retreat, not realizing she was inviting the mistress of her husband Mike (Richard T. Jones). Through it all Sheila lifted herself up after Mike’s secret was exposed and she found herself in the loving arms and company of a better man, Troy (Lamman Rocker).
Each couple had to face the lack of communication in their relationships and learn to compromise. Tyler Perry made me want to take out my notebook in the theater to take notes on how to be a better woman to a great Man. Overall an incredible film with a phenomenal cast. I would recommend this movie to everyone, even those not in a relationship, as we all can learn something from it. It was a mix of comedy, drama, and romance. Definitely 5 out of 5.
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This was a one of a kind film. Made me wish I had a mate so I could use what I learned in this movie and apply it to our relationship. Now I can say I know the do's and dont's for the next situation I do get into. You scored with this one Tyler. Two better yet 3 thumbs up.
Posted on Oct-18-2007, 9:44 PM