Movie Info
Genre
ComedyRelease Date
September 11, 2009MPAA Rating
PG-13Duration
113 min.Production Budget
$13 millionsStudio
Lionsgate FilmsOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Tyler PerryProducer
Reuben CannonScreenwriter
Tyler PerryStarring
- Tyler Perry as Madea/Joe
- Taraji P. Henson as April
- Mary J. Blige as Tanya
- Brian J. White
- Gladys Knight as Wilma
- Adam Rodriguez as Sandino
- Mario as Tre
- Hope Olaide Wilson
- Frederick Siglar
- Kwesi Boakye
Movie Story
When Madea, America's favorite pistol-packing grandma, catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April.
A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino, a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April's basement room. Making amends for his own troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Raymond and the new possibilities of family, faith...and even true love.
An uplifting drama infused with music and Tyler Perry's trademark mixture of laughter and heart, "I Can Do Bad All by Myself" stars Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Brian White, Hope Olaide Wilson, Adam Rodriguez, Kwesi Nii-Lante Boakye and Frederick Siglar, and features dramatic and musical performances by Gladys Knight, Marvin Winans and Mary J. Blige, who performs an original song penned by chart-topping R&B writer/performer/producer, Ne-Yo.
Reader's Reviews
i cant wait 4 dis movie 2 come out....mario iz in it whooo...!!
posted by Berta on Apr 17, 2009
GLFtO5
posted by Zfzgxtzf on Jul 14, 2009I can't wait for the soundtrack!
posted by Dee on Aug 17, 2009Tyler stays briginig it!!!!
posted by Isheba on Aug 31, 2009Damn this movie needs to hurry up i cant wait much longer
posted by Deidra on Sep 02, 2009I love evrything TP does. He seems to always pick the right people to play all the parts thx TP for continuing to entertain all of us
posted by Nisnurse on Sep 10, 2009That movie was GREAT!!!!!!!
posted by Tosha on Sep 11, 2009I saw the movie this morning in Houston, Tx...Tyler you did it again it was GREAT!!!
posted by KITTY on Sep 11, 2009Loved it! Can't wait for the soundtrack. Well done, Tyler!!
posted by Debs on Sep 11, 2009It's a mix between comedy and drama... I think this is the best TP movie I've seen.
posted by Mouse on Sep 11, 2009Five star and more - EXCELLENT movie Going to see it again. The soundtrack each song had feelings and meaning. Real life-brought tears, laughter, love. Thanks once again TP
posted by Glenn on Sep 11, 2009LOVE IT!!!! Can't wait for the soundtrack. Loved Gladys Knight, it was great seeing her. The cast was fablous! It was nice to see that Madea had a smaller role.
posted by PYMCMM on Sep 12, 2009LOVE IT!!!! Can't wait for the soundtrack. Loved Gladys Knight, it was great seeing her. The cast was fablous! It was nice to see that Madea had a smaller role.
posted by PYMCMM on Sep 12, 2009The movie was absoultely great. Every actor and actress was on the money. it is a very uplifting and encouraging movie that all need to see. I give it four stars.
posted by I Can Do Bad All by on Sep 12, 2009Absolutely loved this movie. Best Tyler Perry/Madea movie yet.......Bring on the Soundtrack, PLEASE
posted by msfitz4403 on Sep 12, 2009Tyler Perry DiD iiT AGAiN! iiT WAS SOO GOOD!
posted by KSL on Sep 12, 2009Oh Gladys killed it in this movie.
posted by BB on Sep 12, 2009Disappointing story line, character development. Repetitive racial slurs. Same embarassing, black stereotypes. Is it possible to show people of color without all of the drama? The worst stereotyping of the one we do to ourselves.
posted by zsdfg on Sep 12, 2009This movie was excellent! It was very emotional and heart touching. I can definately say this was his best film yet!
posted by Ms.Thompson on Sep 12, 2009this movie was amazing:]
posted by raejade on Sep 12, 2009this movie was just to die for...went and saw it last nite wit my boo and i really enjoyed it
posted by his_guh on Sep 12, 2009Loved it....It takes a lot to make me cry...All tears & laughter.....
posted by Fungirl 42 on Sep 12, 2009I laughed,cried and praised God!! Awesome movie!!! I can't wait for the soundtrack!
posted by Tasha on Sep 12, 2009Tyler Perrys BEST MOVIE every!
posted by ALH1 on Sep 12, 2009This movie was the bomb!!! Tyler really out did his self. It has you both laughing & crying at the same time. And the music was off the hook. You Go Tyler. We love you
posted by MsShauna on Sep 12, 2009Such a great movie...filled with laughter, sadness, happiness and triumph.
posted by Hapagal on Sep 12, 2009
soundtrack will be AMAZING.
posted by omggg baby on Sep 13, 2009Great reality movie, and soundtrack, where can I buy it?
posted by aka on Sep 13, 2009loved it :) cant wait to buy it. and to berta mario is not in this!
posted by nene on Sep 13, 2009dis movie was really touchin na i want the soundtrack
posted by menme on Sep 13, 2009Wonderful film...TP did it again!
posted by missjai on Sep 13, 2009I really loved this movie. It was it had me crying and laughing. Great movie!
posted by aliceyb2 on Sep 13, 2009I can't wait for the soudntrack. Don;t they usyally release the Soundtrack before the movie comes out? Also, Rev. Marvin Winans, Mary J. Blige and Gladys Knight did a great job.
posted by aliceyb2 on Sep 13, 2009The movie is wonderful. It is a reminder to all women about how to be treated by yourself and a real man.
posted by queene777 on Sep 13, 2009The movie was GREAT!!! i just wish i had a kleenex or two lol
posted by eBI on Sep 16, 2009The movie was EXCELLENT as I knew it would be. I have all of Tyler's work. Tyler who sings the song I need you to help me and where can I find it?
posted by Shinice on Sep 16, 2009I cried, laughed, clapped and shouted. I am so proud of this movie and all of the people involved.
posted by popo on Sep 16, 2009this movie was so touching and very real...omg i luvd it...
posted by monica on Sep 16, 2009i love this movie so much
posted by happylpagan03 on Sep 18, 2009I cried, laughed, felt the spirit. Great job Tyler and Taraji was excellent. Did she sing the songs herself?
posted by Biggbaby on Sep 18, 2009I loved everything about this move. I wish more movies were made like this one. Showing how life is, and that with God all things are possible!
posted by Joy on Sep 19, 2009Speechless....
posted by queenb on Sep 19, 2009Does anyone know if it's really Taraji singing her opening song in the club? It is WOW.
posted by Mo on Sep 19, 2009SAW THE MOVIE AND REALY HITS HOME AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS FR HAVING MOVIES THAT TOUCH THE SOUL TYLER MUCH LOVE TO YOU
posted by MRS B.E.Z. on Sep 20, 2009I loved this movie...I can't wait until the soundtrack!!!
posted by Ldymondg on Sep 20, 2009I LOVED IT! I laughed and cried saw it twice Tyler you did it again this is one of the best that was ever done.
posted by tjones on Sep 20, 2009This was the best movie ever, Tyler Perry has the best movies!
posted by austinmiller123 on Sep 20, 2009Tyler Perry really has outdone himself...not only did this movie expose some of the worst kept secrets in african american households but it also inspired individuals with hope and a promise for a great future when we chose love...It made me laugh, cry and dance...Big ups Tyler!
posted by Lovely on Sep 21, 2009it was awesome
posted by godsmiledonme89 on Sep 21, 2009AMAZING
posted by Kellie on Sep 22, 2009The movie was great!!! I want the soundtrack now!!!
posted by Leann on Sep 23, 2009How can I get soundtrack
posted by B on Sep 27, 2009ONE OF HIM GREATEST MOVIES YET
posted by SEXY LEGGS on Oct 03, 2009I loved this movie its was really funny. Great for the whole family.
posted by Rayna on Oct 04, 2009this is the most powerful picture for enpowering women i ever seen in my life it was sent by god to set people free ,the music frees the mine body and soul where is the sound tract ,i needit its a sniper in the spirt to free your mine and give new direction , this movie is a weopon of mass destruction against being used , powerful powerful powerful
posted by lioness warior on Oct 11, 2009IM REALLY DIGGIN DIS MOVIE LEFT TO RIGHT
posted by DA BEST JUSTIN EVA H on Oct 13, 2009when will the soundtrack be released????????????
posted by tbaby on Oct 15, 2009Off the chain!
posted by rstan22 on Oct 20, 2009this was an incredible movie!!!!!!!!!! tyler perry can make wonderful movies!!!!!!!!! it is so awesome i can watch it over and over
posted by jaszii on Oct 23, 2009To much singing not enough madea
posted by mel on Nov 03, 2009