April is a lost soul who works the night shift at a smoky bar and self-medicates with alcohol (later, in a surprisingly serious plot twist, April reveals a history of sexual abuse). Jennifer: Yeah but she only told us to pray. ==Differences from the stage play==* Tyler Perry's famous characters, Mr. Brown and Cora, had main roles in the stage play; they are absent in the film. Drama, Comedy. Lionsgate Films, Production Co: Sandino tries to stop her from drinking while mentioning that Randy has moved out, but she pushes him away. She then asks Sandino if he is a child molester because of all the attention he gives the children(Which indicates that April has been molested as a child as well because of the signs that are shown). I recommend renting it or getting it on DVD. The cast was very good, Tyler Perry is funny as usual, and Taraji P Henson plays a great and very emotional role and she made me cry near the end. Keisha is pregnant with the neighbor boy, Kelly's child. Yes, I suppose the audience needed a familiar face to dive into the movie, but I wish that face hadn't been Madea. Bobby returns, flirting with Vianne, and tells her his story of how he was incarcerated. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. You know the number? Directed by Tyler Perry. Would you teach me? Bizarrely, April's molestation went unresolved when Rose, the much revered matriarch of the family, kept silent on the issue. Company Credits Maylee congratulates Bobby on the proposal, though she is admittedly jealous of their relationship. Later that day, Maylee brings Anthony his bags and lets him know that he will be driving home alone. Vianne, who in the middle of settling a bitter divorce with her ex-husband Anthony a successful stock broker, has moved in with her grandmother, Mable "Madea" Simmons. Cinemark See production, box office & company info, (screenplay) (play "Dear God, Are All Men Dogs? 59:16. "[5] Metacritic reported that the film has a score of 55 out of 100 based on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and On nights that Kisha didn't appear, "Bye Baby" would be sung in its place. As she prepares the shot, Randy approaches and attempts to rape her, but Sandino fights him off. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. [Chorus:] I don't need no one to put me down. Police sirens are then heard and Madea enters, running upstairs. April goes to the bar for a drink and blames the incident on herself for not seeing the signs. Club's Nathan Rabin gave the film a "B" grade, praising Henson's performance and the "riveting musical numbers" by Knight and Blige for emitting more "feverish emotions" to the film than Perry's "characteristically ham-fisted screenplay", concluding that "His oeuvre has always been shameless and over the top, but Bad might just be the first of Perrys films to border on operatic. Tyler Perry Studios, I have a problem with that. As well as releasing 13 studio albums, Blige has starred in films such asPrison Song,Rock Of Ages,Betty And Coretta and Black Nativity. Anthony threatens Bobby to move away to California and leave Vianne alone for good. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! Tyler Perry, Producer: At first, April, a boozy nightclub singer who leeches off her married boyfriend, wants nothing to do with them, but when a Mexican immigrant named Sandino (Adam Rodriguez) rents a room in her. When Keisha arrives home, Maylee orders her to put her stuff down as they are going to go to the clinic. He'll help you. Cora is mentioned briefly by Madea, but Mr. Brown is neither seen or mentioned. And the drama was okay too. Afterward, she drops the radio into the water, giving Randy a severe electric shock. When Randy arrives, he sees April with the kids and Sandino and heckles him while making not-so subtle advances at Jennifer. But things are more complicated than that. She has a married, emotionally abusive boyfriend (Brian J. The acting was fine I like Taraj P Henson she was good in this movie. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. The plot focuses on one story instead on a bunch of them. Keisha confides in her aunt about her troubles with the kids at school as they all bully her except for one kid, named Kelly. "Tyler Perry has a special way of speaking to his audience, and it's unbelievable," David Spitz, Lionsgate's executive vice president and general sales manager, said. At one point in Tyler Perry's latest tonal trainwreck, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Taraji P. Henson launches into a monologue about her . Madea is sick with complications from her diabetes. Regal Maylee comes back, angrily relaying the details to the boys. Father God. Jun 28, 2005, Box Office (Gross USA): Terms and Policies Lionsgate Films, View the collection: So, she shot up the nail salon and hightailed home. And at the end, you say the name of Jesus. Eventually, Sandino returns and April apologizes to him and admits that she loves him like a friend. [7] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Really, though, I'd take a whole Madea movie as long as Henson was right there on the screen. PG13. 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Madea: The number. [3] Rotten Tomatoes reported that 62% of critics gave positive reviews based on 19 reviews with an average score of 5.9/10, giving it a "Fresh" rating, with the general consensus being though somewhat formulaic and predictable, Perry succeeds in mixing broad humor with sincere sentimentality to palatable effect. On the other side of town, Madea ( Tyler Perry) and Joe (Perry) catch Jennifer (Hope Olaid Wilson), Manny ( Kwesi Boakye ), and Bryan (Freddy Siglar) breaking into their house. "[14] Kimberley Jones of The Austin Chronicle criticized Perry for prolonging the film's conclusion but gave him credit for bringing "increasingly mature moviemaking" to his production, highlighting the Madea scenes as being "pretty damn funny" and the performances of Wilson and Henson for being "nuanced and quite moving" and having a "likable screen presence" respectively. [8], Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum gave the movie an "A" grade, saying, "After a summer of phony, pasty rom-coms, do this: See a movie where old-fashioned notions of love, faith, strength, and the possibility of redemption are taken seriously. 1 hr 53 mins. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. Meanwhile, Pastor Brian sends a Colombian immigrant named Sandino to her house for work and a place to stay. After hearing the childrens troubles, Madea welcomes and feeds them. Inexperienced with prayer, Madea attempts to instruct her in a scene that plays out comically. As always, Madea's cockeyed outlook on life saves the day and guarantees side-splitting laughs along the way. For a moment, I Can Do Bad All By Myself goes deeper and darker than most would expect from a Tyler Perry vehicle -- but the moment passes when April hears the church choir's rendition of her grandmother's favorite song. On the small screen, Whitewas a regular cast member inMen Of A Certain Age,Beauty And The Beast andAmbitions. Director Tyler Perry Writer Tyler Perry Stars Tyler Perry Taraji P. Henson Adam Rodriguez See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video rent/buy from $3.99 More watch options If you like tyler perry and his movies then you'll like I can do bad all by myself, Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Jennifer tells April that she should recognize Sandino as a good man. Ohh yes. Tensions are high during dinner as Bobby and Anthony debate over their religious beliefs and Anthony insults Madea. Shortly afterward, Jennifer, Manny, and Byron return to April's after searching for their grandmother, and April dejectedly tells them the news. List includes Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry and more. Madea: Father, I stretch my hand to thee. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play, Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier At The Movies. While Bobby and Vianne flirt with each other, Madea can tell that Vianne secretly likes him. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. I'm singing to Jesus and I'm going to make the gospel trumpet and I'm going to ask you to help me and if you don't do it, you're going to be the only one that don't. So, Richard Aaron, I'm not going to humble myself. King Charles asked Katy Perry to take a selfie with Scott Furssedonn-Wood after he confessed to the monarch that his children 'loved her', he has revealed. April pretends to believe him and sends Randy to take a bath. Madea offers her unique brand of help when a selfish alcoholic singer's life is turned upside down by the arrival of her late sister's three neglected kids and a kindhearted handyman. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself is a 2009 romantic musical comedy-drama film which was released on September 11, 2009. April sits at the center of this melodramaa selfish, high-strung waste of a waif who is slowly being taught that she was meant for something better. Randy barely jumps out just in time, and Sandino orders him to leave in three minutes. Sep 11, 2009 Vianne's niece, Keisha, is also staying with Madea. Bobby is Madea's handyman and usually cuts her grass. After a few minutes of hesitation, Vianne decides to chase Bobby down before he leaves. She never told us how. While working around the house, Sandino surprises April by cleaning himself up. The only thing that remains the same is the title. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Not that she can do it all by herself, but the man is key. Though Madea (Perry) is relegated to the background, she steals the show, particularly after offering up a mangled biblical story involving Noah and his famous St. Louis arch. . Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. The next morning, Madea brings the kids to April's house, but April doesnt want to be bothered. But all praying is is talking to God and having a conversation with him. Sandino tries to stop her, but April is enraged and drops the radio into the water causing Randy to receive a severe electric shock. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. What a magnetic personality and a terrific actress unafraid to do anything the script asks her to do. April is devastated by the news and seeks comfort from Randy, however he is sleeping and shrugs off April's attempt to seek comfort. Vianne opens up about her past relationships & newfound doubts while Bobby assures her their relationship will be different (Let Me Hold You). Maylee insists she have an abortion. He tells April that he is in love with her but he wants April to love him back the same way he loves her. The cast members of I Can Do Bad All by Myself have been in many other movies, so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. | Coming Soon. $51.7M, Runtime: Boakyelends his voice to GossameronThe Looney Tunes Showand The Passenger inBravest Warriors. Vianne tries to get Maylee to understand that Anthony does not love her and he is only marrying her to get back at Vianne. 1h 53m. Sandino tells April of his childhood as a child laborer and explains that he loves the children so much because he sees himself in them. She also starred in the critically acclaimed filmHidden Figures and has playedCookie Lyonin FoxTV seriesEmpire. I Can Do Bad All By Myself follows the familiar Tyler Perry pattern of a woman in need, Taraji P. Henson, being saved by the right man, Adam Rodriguez. I didn't expect Madea to be in it, and when she showed up I laughed and laughed. An irresponsible, alcoholic singer must care for her niece and nephews after the teenagers commit a crime in this heartfelt . Madea tells Vianne that she needs to go after her man. Maylee, upset, refuses to believe her. wide, Release Date (Streaming): Bobby realizes he really wants to stay with Vianne even though she says she's not ready for a relationship. Sandino tells April of his childhood as a child laborer and that he loves the children so much that he sees himself in them. April puts Sandino in her basement and wants to lock him down there because she doesn't know him that well. Cast; Crew; Tyler Perry Madea, Director, Producer, Screenwriter Taraji P. Henson April Adam Rodriguez Sandino Brian White Randy Hope Olaide Wilson Jennifer Kwesi Boakye Manny Frederick Siglar Byron Gladys Knight Wilma Mary J. Blige Tanya Marvin Winans Pastor Brian Tyler Perry Madea, Director, Producer, Screenwriter Reuben Cannon Producer . Maylee later pops up at the house announcing her engagement to none other than Vianne's ex-husband, Anthony. You can view additional information about each I Can Do Bad All by Myself actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. Sopie a young black teenager who grew up in in a black community, with drugs and prostitution, with no father and mother figure she was a lost soul. ==Cast==* Taraji P. Henson as April* Adam Rodriguez as Sandino* Brian White as Randy* Mary J. Blige as Tanya* Gladys Knight as Wilma* Marvin Winans as Pastor Brian* Hope Olaid Wilson as Jennifer* Kwesi Boakye as Manny* Freddy Siglar as Bryan* Tyler Perry as Mabel "Madea" Simmons / Joe Simmons. Gladys Maria Knightis an American singer and actress. ==Reception=====Critical reaction===The film has received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics. Anthony tells Maylee that she must either choose between him or her daughter, convinced she'd be an hindrance to his lifestyle. Tensions blow soon after when Anthony starts insulting Vianne. Saying that if he stays here, then Anthony will call his probation officer and get him sent back to prison, seeing as they're old friends. Madea offers her unique brand of help when a selfish alcoholic singer's life is turned upside down by the arrival of her late sister's three neglected kids and a kindhearted handyman. Jennifer tells her that she should recognize Sandino as a good man. Whos in the cast of I Can Do Bad All By Myself? FerrerHubert5515. An epiphany is had, a happy ending is imminent, and a deluge of Madea's best shtick is aired during the credits. It is the fifth film in the Madea franchise. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Lionsgate Films. REALLY?) Cora tries to get through to her, but Maylee will not have it. Rescued by a benevolent pastor, the kids (and April) must decide if they want to accept the church's help. Both are named for a lyric in the Changing Faces song "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.". [5] On its second weekend, the film dropped an estimated 57% to gross another $10 million for a third place finish. It is revealed that Keisha was the product of a rape that Maylee endured at 13, by the hands of a man her mother let use her for drug money. Here, she talks about her life and about her co-starring role as Wanda in Tyler Perry's new movie, 'I Can Do Bad All by Myself.' Gladys Knight - The 'I Can Do Bad All by Myself' Interview with Kam Williams Kam Williams: Gladys, thanks so much for the time. Plot April ( Taraji P. Henson ), a selfish alcoholic singer, is performing at a nightclub where she works. April walks in on the fight and Randy claims that Jennifer offered sex with him for money. April (Taraji P. Henson), a selfish alcoholic singer, is performing at a nightclub where she works. Comedy 2002 2 hr 21 min. One Sunday morning, Sandino eagerly knocks on April's bedroom door to get April ready for church, but Randy threatens to kill Sandino if he continues to spend time with April. Official Sites Cora gathers the family to reflect on all of the insight they've gained in spite of all of that has caused them pain in the past (God is the Answer). 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