criscreations3 Nice movie, nice feelings, honestly movie. The only reason I give 10 stars is because there is an injustice with all these reviewers that gave a low score for the movie. This is not fair. I would give 7 stars for a movie of this type, if there wasn't the unfair game of some people with their low scores. This (under 3) score just can't be true. These American neighbourhood type movies are my favorites and most of times they are not good. But If I think of all movies of this type that I have seen till today, I can surely say that this is a human movie, with feelings as I said, with some everyday human situations and problems that many people have, and all these are shown from this movie with both a drama and comedy way, but with respect to anyone who has problems in this life. The actors played very nice and for a movie of this type, they do their best. For sure they are good actors too, but I think they feeled their roles and thats why they played nice. I hope you all see this movie. But first "See yourselves in the mirror" as Madea says to the girl. See yourselves, think who you are think of peoples around you and their problems and then give your score here. It will be surely a bigger score then. Thank you that you read my review and hope not to offend anyone. I hope the best to Mr Tyler Perry. I wish I could make a movie like this or participate in the creation of a movie like this, but I live in Greece where cinema is very difficult for a simple young film director, with a state that never cares for young people with dreams. So, I see movies like this in order to become happier in my life...I suggest you to do the same...

scollins-slah I think that this movie gives some really good insights into the dynamics of some dysfunctional families, especially when they don't have much money and there's sexual and child abuse involved. That often makes it hard for people to watch: whether they've never been a victim and don't believe that it really happens like that or whether they have been a victim and remember how it feels. I thought this was a really great story. The music was great and fit into the story line really well. And the vocalists, the musicians, etc. were excellent. (I'd love to have some info on the choir at the church.) The Medea scenes add a little comic relief although they don't really add all that much to the story.All of those involved deserved the awards that they got and more. We just got a new TV with direct TV and netflix and my brother in law and I are looking up every single Tyler Perry movie I can find. T. P. tells it like it all too often is. And, btw, I love Medea. She's a hoot. Hope Tyler Perry keeps making movies - comedies and movies like this that aren't really comic but have a bit of comic relief.

elizabeth1026 Yes, Madea is in the film. Along with her version of wisdom and the Bible in plain language. I can always count on Tyler Perry to provide me with entertainment, great casts, incredible story lines, self empowerment, humor and another life lesson. Parents take your children to see this film. Be prepared to talk about the content afterward. If you don't Madea may come knocking your door down.This film like the other Tyler Perry productions leaves better than you were before. He gives you something to think and about and always transcends the demarcation set by society. Things that happen in the movie such as Grandma Rose's situation, really happen every day to people you know. No one cares enough to ask questions and get involved because it's not their business and they wouldn't want someone in their business. The lesson, it is our business, it is our responsibility and if folks don't like it, tell them to take it up with Madea. I can hardly wait for the next TP Production.

danceability-1 For all of you bad critics.I've been looking at the comments people make on movies such as "Dough Boys" and "Never Die Alone" and all I have to say to the bad critics is a few comments. Most of you who rate these movies based on it's cinematic beauty and character, never take the time to view it for what it was meant. These movies are all great in my book, one being because they are things that I have seen since I was 8 years old and still see today, so I can relate to them. Which is what they are, stories that are told for the enjoyment of people who can relate to them and to show those who cannot, the reality that these characters lived in relation to real life situations.But since we have a lot of people who were born with silver spoons in their mouth trying to make their voices be the base of the percussion line, they can and will never see it that way. Every time they watch a movie their looking at the camera detail, the acting to be 10 stars, the story to be about white houses with picket fences and a happy ending under a rainbow, while we who relate to the story always think the movie was great because it speaks for us, it lets everyone who see's it know that these things do happen, regardless of it's budget and cinematography.So to all you bad movie critics, My advice to you is to stop watching these movies that you cannot relate to, or just stop being a critic and just keep it to yourself.This movie is getting unwarranted bad reviews. I'm disappointed to see so many judgmental reviewers who are completely overlooking the premise of this movie. While it may not be for everyone, it certainly was entertaining and in a sea of meaningless and offensive movies, this one actually spreads a positive message. I just wish people would stop watching and reviewing Tyler Perry movies if they don't like him or his previous work or believe his plots are redundant. If you're not a fan, stay away...that's a no-brainer.In one of his most satisfying films to date, Tyler Perry keeps the faith with his devoted audience, giving them his signature mash-up of heart-wrenching melodrama (there's enough material here for a dozen Lifetime movies), outrageous comic relief, and soul-stirring spiritual uplift. Adapted from his play of the same name, I Can Do Bad All by Myself stars Taraji P. Henson as April, another damaged Perry woman on the verge. She's an alcoholic nightclub singer involved with a controlling married man and estranged from her mother and her church (despite the best efforts of a congregant portrayed by Gladys Knight). When her mother dies, April is forced to take in her dead crack-addict sister's three children. She does not exactly put out the welcome mat. Perry's crowd-pleasing signature character, Madea, aka "the heavyweight champion of the world," is mostly offscreen, but she makes the most of her scant screen time, serving up her own brand of old school discipline ("I promise you gonna come up missing," she threatens one troubled teen who talks back to her) and values-added wisdom ("You get out of this life what you put into it"). Will April finally see the light, accept the Lord, and open her heart to the kids and the saintly (and handsome) Colombian immigrant handyman (Adam Rodriguez) who lives in her basement? Knight, Marvin Winans, and Mary J. Blige raise the roof with showstopping gospel and blues numbers that capture the fervor of a Perry theatrical experience. Another Perry film not screened in advance for critics, another film that was No. 1 at the box office its opening weekend, I Can Do Bad All by Myself is further testimony that, for now, Perry can seemingly do no wrong.danceability-1, Amsterdam Holland