Flick of the Day

Film: DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN

Director: Darren Grant

Actors: Kimberly Elise, Tyler Perry, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore, Cicely Tyson

Year: 2005

Synopsis: A devoted wife is dumped when her husband takes up with another woman.

This film was the first time I was introduced to... Madea and I haven't stopped laughing. Tyler Perry, who in my opinion is only a decent filmmaker, shines as the elderly, tough-as-nails, smart-ass. The other, less funny, part of the movie revolves around a woman who has been kicked out of her lavish home after her husband decides he wants to marry another girl. Helen (played well by Kimberly Elise) moves in with her aunt Madea in the hopes of starting her life over again. The film is a little heavy at times, but it will make you laugh.

Performance of the Day

Actor: TYLER PERRY

Character: Madea

Film: "Diary of a Mad Black Woman"

Year: 2005

I have seen all of Tyler Perry's movies and most of them reside in the C range in terms of grades, but one thing Perry has got a hold on is his character 'Madea'. He is more than funny as an 80-year-old foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandma. This character is the one and ONLY reason I continue to see his films. My recommendation to Perry... hire writers and stick to playing 'Madea'.