philiprmitchell This is the first Tyler Perry film I have watched but it won't be the last. A bit slow perhaps in places but I really enjoyed the story line and the main characters. Hoping I can find the time to watch his other films. The main female character, Thandie Newton, who we have recently seen in Line of Duty (British Television) also plays a very good part. Until now I had never heard of Tyler Perry but it's only recently I have found the time to watch more films. Looking forward to watching his other films.

C. L. Kowal This movie contains various issues that are seen in our society, from homelessness to racial discrimination.This movie is a true love story but with the background of various issues faced by not only African Americans, but everyone. It is funny, but mostly very moving and heartwarming.Movies by Tyler Perry are always very interesting and moving, and this one is by far the favorite movie by him. I was moved to tears at various points in the movie. It was just that beautiful. My only complaint was that it is a bit long, but other than that, it was brilliantly done. It kept my attention the full way through and it was unpredictable at times, which made me want to continue watching it.

callanvass Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) seemingly has it all. He's the CEO of his Father's company. He has the perfect fiancée Natalie (Gabrielle Union) everything seems like paradise for Wesley. In reality, Wesley is bored, so is his fiancée, but neither one are willing to admit it to the other. Wesley is also dealing with his pretentious mother, and his alcoholic brother. Natalie wants Wesley to be more spontaneous and less predictable. Wesley meets a single mother named Lindsey (Thandie Newton) She just so happens to be a cleaning lady in his building. Wesley quickly learns that his lifestyle might not be all that gloriousThis is another underrated Perry film. It's funny how so many of his movies are in the 4.0 or 3.0 range. What do people have against him? I really don't understand it. Are you even watching the movies? Anyway, this movie works on a lot of levels. It has many different messages. I felt Perry did a really good job at exploring the issue that money doesn't buy happiness. Wesley Deeds has it all, and he's as unhappy as can be. Lindsey is broke, homeless, and has every reason in the world to give up, but she doesn't. It was a stark contrast in characters, and Perry did a terrific job of telling a great story. Many of us succumb to the pressures of what our parents wants. Often in life your parents want to live vicariously through their kids eyes, so they can relive things they didn't get done when they were younger. That's not the way to do things, and it's a mistake parents often make. Tyler Perry gives us the "insensitive" mother that he tends to do in a lot of his movies. It's a formula that works often, and it works again in this movie. Tyler Perry is rock solid as the lead. He conveys all the emotions perfectly, and I felt he was extremely sympathetic. Perry oozes charisma. I also liked that he delved deeper in what could have been a generic part. Tyler makes sure to make Wesley Deeds a very interesting character. I thought he was great. Thandie Newton is excellent as the struggling mother. It's impossible not to feel for her precarious predicament. Her chemistry with Perry was above average. Gabrielle Union does what she has to do well, which isn't much. Brian White is a great prick. He's done it before, and he did it again in this movie. His indignant character will annoy you heavily. Rebecca Romjin is barely in this movie. I suspect she was here, strictly for name value. Phylicia Rashad plays a pretentious witch, and does it well. You may recognize her from the Cosby show. If you're a bit of a romantic like I am, you'll most likely smile at the ending. When you fall on hard times, it seems like the world is against you. Relationships grow stale and predictable if you let them. Communication is very important. Perry's heart is apparent here, once more. This is a good movie. It's heartfelt, genuine, entertaining, and touching. I have no use for Tyler Perry haters. He doesn't always create winners, but he does make some quality films7.4/10

dabshee Great cast and story. Love Tyler Perry as the leading man and happy to see Brian White and Phylicia Rashad in roles different from their normal characters. I'm not a fan of people who make poor choices because of pride, but it's a real part of life and Thandie Newton did an excellent job portraying Lindsey as a single mother down on her luck. This movie tugged at my heart strings and didn't let go. It will disappoint anyone needing CGI explosions, car chases and random loud bangs to enjoy a movie. However, anyone needing those things probably won't go see this movie. I can only assume the low rating is due to the low number of reviews. You should take IMDb ratings with a grain of salt. No way that Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy should have a 7.2 (it was literally like watching paint dry) nor should this movie have a 3.6.