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Helen McCarthy has everything a woman wants: a nice house and rich husband. However, after her husband Charles throws her out of the house after admitting to an affair, a distraught Helen turns to her mother, grandmother Madea and cousin Brian who take her in and turn back to God. Helen learns for the first time in her life to stand up on her two feet and is ready to remove herself from her relationship with Charles and move on with Orlando. But when her husband is almost killed by a vengeful client, Helen wonders if she has the heart to forgive him despite everything.

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Best movie

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Salinas Lily
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2016-09-13
Tayler Perry had beautiful movies.

Too funny 😂

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Mona_lisa23
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2015-01-03
Amazing movie! One of my favorite Tyler Perry movies. A must watch

You pretend to create and observe when you really detach from feeling alive.

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windycitizenkane
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2015-01-01
Ty has got his work. They say Ty lives for his work, and Ty's in love with his work. TY HIDES IN HIS WORK! How does a married man hide his unhappiness for so long, and then work up the nerve to bring an outside woman into his and his wife's lives? How can such an intelligent, unconsciously self-sufficient woman depend on an idiot who can't face a childless life? And how can a father not listen to--or even get to know--his own child while being so eager to shut out the mother who bore her? I DON'T BLEEPING KNOW!!! HE DOES NOT EXPLAIN ANY OF IT! Who is one to tell anyone what he "knows" or what a foolish person does? And when he has probably never spoken to a divorced couple, a parent, or even a recovering addict before in his life? As a matter of opinion, I think the people in this story reflect a struggling artist's tendency to pretend to create and observe--and secretly detach from feeling all-living.

AS PHONY AS IT GETS

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JoeCoolRunnings
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2014-11-09
Feel free to say what you want to. You like it or you don't. But me? Well...years ago, I said "fine and dandy". But now--actually for many months, a couple of years--this film is as phony as it gets. Over the top, to say the least. There are men and women who have been let down by spouses and/or friends. It leads to doubt of self and others. I don't deny that. But really! Not all of us put our WHOLE lives on hold just because the Charles McCarters of the world do something stupid and heartbreaking. Plus, it seems that all Helen does is rant and scream and shout. Charles is complete a-hole--but why (not counting what success changes people into)? I'm not saying a word about Brian and his addicted wife. Not even Orlando, much as I got his back. And newsflash: men and women are more to each other than notches in each others' belts, or mending materials. This picture makes it look like half of us are absolutely good while the other half is absolutely bad. BOTH RUN IN ALL OF US. Another question: Since when is loving one's self not enough? It's not like intimate relationships are imperative. All in all, this picture is as sentimental as any Hallmark or Lifetime film. Too idealistic, too biased, too stereotypical. And the humor (along with other things) should be subtle, but it's not. By the way, the acting is as rehearsed and unoriginal as it often is. The casting is poor. The flow is sychronised; and life does NOT happen/flow in an organized fashion. There are things called relatability, realism, and an objective edge. THIS FILM DOESN'T HAVE EITHER. I give this film: Two Thumbs Down.

Best Movie Ever!!!!!!

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Heavynlee
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2013-02-09
Love It!!!!!!!! I Wanna Slap Charles

Love it!!!!!!!!

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Jesse3887
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2012-08-18
Must watch

RiRi

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Ckc2000
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2012-06-13
I love the movie! Keep them coming Tyler :)

Drew Atlanta

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1113drew
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2012-01-06
This and all this man movies are the best for several reasons. First being that he is black man who refused to lay down and accept defeat. He has the courage to take on Hollywood all by himself. Folks can't relate to this ? wow!!!! he sometimes potrays what we as black men and women see everyday. Man if you let these haters win with the constant BS we as a race loses. These critics are either white or straight up uncle toms. That Oscar y'all can keep cause he sure looks like he has won several of them when u compare his wealth!!!!

HILARIOUS

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00littlelulu00
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2011-12-31
My FAVORITE movie!!
Don't listen to anyone who says it isn't gut bustingly hilarious!!

Madea i LOVE U!

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19thcentrybuff
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2011-12-27
I love Tyler Perry and his plays!!!!

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Fghhhhghjj
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2011-07-26
good movie

awesome movie... highly recommend it

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mr. DA
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2011-07-01
After a teacher here in Dallas told me the story of tyler perry and the background of his movies, i knew i had to go see them.... Ive loved his movies so far... this movie though... is the story of a friend of mine.... GOOD JOB TYLER PERRY!!! Keep up th good work with the movies. PPl, see ths movie... its really good. yall have a really great day :)

Funny

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AABBCCDD an an law
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2011-04-18
Tell me y da girl is all scared of the guy at first but then she was killin him.......pushin him into the bathtub ruining his chairs home then Madia comes she da one who made the movie sooooooooooo funny but y'all know that's just my opinion!!!!!!!!!? Good times,good times!

Sound track

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Shaithaan
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2011-03-13
Father can you hear me

Soundtrack please

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Alice B Chambers
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2011-03-04
ASAP

Awsome

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Sunshine.7
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2011-02-08
This movie is great. I have wached it more times than I can count and love it more arch time. Awsome story line, I laughed and cryer. A must see. I wish I could get the soundtrack on I tunes.

I love Madea

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Iluvmeh
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2011-01-25
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Best movie

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m13006gunner
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2011-01-12
This is a great movie whoever said it isn't has abselouely no sense of humor :( :)

Soundtrack!!!

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soberiver
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2010-11-01
Please bring the soundtrack to ITunes!!!!!!!!!

Soundtrack

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mickeyfan64
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2010-06-11
Would like some songs from the soundtrack please

Amazing Movie

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YasminF
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2010-04-19
I was watching this at my friends house the other day. At first I thought it would be all boring and dramatic, but I found myself laughing uncontrollably! This is a movie that never gets old. 

Halarious

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Madisonloveeyou:)
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2010-04-05
I've seen it millions of times it never gets old

Question for the review writers

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adfvbladfhvb
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2010-03-06
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about buying this movie but before I do I wanted to ask you guys if Madea is in most of because if she isn't I don't want to waste my money.

Great romantic comedy with a good dose of reality

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PJN
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2010-02-12
Tyler Perry will have you laughing one minute and almost teary eyed in the next. This is my favorite of his films to date. Close in the running were Why Did I Get Married and Daddy's Girls.

It's nice

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Love the movie
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2010-01-24
It's funny...but it was better if she didn't leave the guy who got shoot.. then going to the other one

Comedy? Really? Maybe down below.

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Wane Fawesome
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2010-01-11
Not sure how this is listed as a comedy but this movie was down right nasty at times, hard core. Another actor trying to do what has already been done well by other actors. Maybe this guy's other movies are great and I just watched a bad one but this is no comedy. This guy has to have money or somebody owes him a lot of favors. Now don't get me wrong. It has a story and a message and touches on an important topic but Tyler Perry isn't Eddie Murphy trying to play the Klumps and this is no where near a comedy. I know funny from the silliest crap around to well put together comedy and this is more of a mental drama than anything remotely funny.

Very good.

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WWE931.
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2010-01-11
I love his shows and this movie was really good.

Nice movie

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Djizzle
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2009-11-29
Tyler Perry did a good job of the story base . Cool nice movie

Hilariously great

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tk;)
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2009-11-01
i expected a funny movie with not much of a story line but man was i wrong! its funny and an all-around goofd movie. SOOO worth your time

this movie.

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heytheretexas
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2009-09-04
this movie is a beautiful movie. and who ever has not seen it... needs to. because ive seen it more then 50 times and every time i watch it i get a new message. and it is just FINAMINAL!!!!!!!!!!

Loved

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sicilym
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2009-08-08
I truly loved this movie and the meaning to it was so deep. I cried and I laughed and I rejoiced.

Love it, Buy it

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lsuvalleygirl
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2009-07-19
So motivational as well as humorous. Perry is a genious. Must see!

Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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JoeNautilus
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2009-06-21
One of the nicest movies I have seen in a long time. Funny at the right times; definitely not what I expected of a movie with the title and picture on the front of the label it has.

Classic!!

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Que....
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2009-05-02
No matter how many times I watch this movie, I never get tired of it!!

HALARIOUS!

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Adle Muffin
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2009-05-01
HALARIOUS!

great movie

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movie freek
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2009-04-19
I love this movie i wach it over and over and it is still funney.
How does he do it?
If you like this movie you must see and madea's family reuionand meet the browns.
iTunes needs to put madea goes to jail when it comes out.

Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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r_naka
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2009-04-15
This movie is THE most hilarious movie i have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!! i recommend this to everyone and encourage you to watch the madea series for tons of more laughs!!!!!

Diary of A Mad Black Woman

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LarkandWing
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2009-03-12
Inspirational! Helps one to understand forgiveness is the foundation for moving forward and subssequently receiving the blessings God has for each of us. Jere 29:11.

Tyler Perry's Movies Reviews

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m0m04eva
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2009-03-08
Omg...i LOVE this movie like 4real...i watch it every time it comes on ethier on BET or if i just wanna watch it on ma laptop...i love Tyler Perry's work all his moive with Mr.Brown and Medea.i love yoou and your work Tyler Perry

Great!

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LeeLee31
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2009-02-28
This movie is so awesome!! Tyler perry does it great and it has u laughing through the whole movie!!

Great Idea

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Phaze II
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2009-02-14
That movie had some meaning and it was funny and you can not find movies like that now-a-days so that really inspired me and I one day wish to become a famous actor and writer like Tyler Perry.

diary of a mad black woman

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k sweat
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2009-02-11
the movie is great where is the soundtrack ,the church songs were insuperational

Review of a Disappointed Prefer-Not-to-Respond Man

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Bryan, The Book Worm
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2008-12-14
This is the first Tyler Perry movie I've seen, and I really enjoyed the Madea character. Honestly, I was expecting a comedy movie with a light and humorous storyline. The plot is dramatic and heart-wrenching as Helen is abused verbally and physically, leaving her emotionally scarred and confused. Themes of love, forgiveness and redemption are drawn out during the film's many twists and turns. Perry's message, though, seems a bit confusing.

Too funny!

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Pookie91
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2008-09-21
Out of all the movies I' ve seen, this is the best one.

Great movie! But why can't I buy the music on itunes?!?

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Rinna182
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2008-08-19
Geez, get with the program. Some of the soundtracks from Tyler Perry's other movies are on itunes. What's the deal??

Best Movie to Watch

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RockOn117
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2008-06-20
I think it is such a good movie.It is one of the best movies anyone should watch.It is hilarious, especially when Madea said, "Call the Po Po Hoe."

Tyler Perry Rocks

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MonetheCosmo
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2008-05-27
Every Tyler Perry movie and play I've seen was hilarious! I think this is my fav Tyler Perry movie. I wonder what play and movie he'll make next?

Great movie

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Xiomara
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2008-05-11
I love Tyler Perry movies. This was a great movie and I would highly recommend it to others. I throughly enjoyed it. And to the one person who disliked the movie....if you're not a fan.....why touture yourself by watching it? SMH.

Awesome!!!

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xtrmactor
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2008-05-02
This Is So FUNNY!!! Tyler Perry Writes The FUNNIEST Plays And Movies !!!
A+++ 5 Stars *****

I WEEPED THAT DAY

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anaflorals
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2008-04-11
i have watched this movie over and over, if you have ever been lost, cheated on or just need to laugh this is the movie, i love tyler perry's movies.
i honestly wrote down some of lines in this movie, these words move your soul on any level, i weeped for i have walked in helen's shoes, i laughed to tears for madea's inspiration and honesty, and i found myself inpowered. god bless all

Good Tyler Perry Movie

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jsmith842
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2008-04-09
I'm not a tyler perry fan. In fact when I saw the previews for this movie I KNEW I wasnt going to go to the movies to see it. Alas, someone rented it. It actually turned out to be a good movie. Quite funny. I guess it could seem preachy to some but all of Tyler Perry's movies incorporate faith so it should be predicted. Although a few of the characters may seem a little off the wall everyone has a few of these in their life.

Well Put Together

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Black P90
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2008-03-21
I'll call this one a top dawg film keep it up

One of the best

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ATL's mustang princess
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2008-03-12
I have seen all of Tyler Perry's movies and this is one of the funniest. This movie also has a great message to it just like all of his movies. All of Tyler Perry movies are funny and insertional. I recommend this movie to everyone I know and to a fried of mine that was going threw a bad divorce. She said this move helped her move on with her life and helped her to realize that family is always there for her no matter what.

Love the movie

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Critic411
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2008-03-07
I love the movie, but they only have this one and not Madea's Family Reunion, which is as good.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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HisArtist4
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2008-01-10
This movie is Hilarious!!!! It also has a very serious and great message of family, suport, and love for one another. It has a message of domestic violence and getting out of it with the support of others. It is Great!

One of the BEST!

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willn
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2008-01-03
This movie was an emotional journey for me! I laughed so much! I think this is the most I have ever cried during a movie. This movie touched my heart and my funny bone :D

Tremendously Wonderful Movie!!!

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fnordine
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2007-11-23
I love this movie, Tyler Perry is a genius. He made the perfect movie, taking a very serious and saddening subject but still making it HILARIOUS and touching, he makes you laugh and he gets his point across.This is one of those movies where one second your hanging on thne edge of your seat then next thing you know your about to wet yourself from laughing, and then you want to cry. But even all that dosent cover every single amazing turn Tyler Perry takes in Diary of a Mad Black Woman.

Great movie

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desert_divine
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2007-11-16
If you like Tyler Perry's movies, you should see the plays. They are absolutely hilarious. I love the messages his movies/plays have.

HAHA

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Call me Rosco
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2007-11-12
amazing movie. well made Christian movies are hard to come by, and Tyler Perry def made one. Good good stuff in this movie, and laughs come almost start to finish.

Awsome

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amy12345(:
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2007-11-10
This movie iz not only funny but it iz also a mad black drama

One of Tyler's Best!

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GabeHyman
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2007-10-15
This movie is great! This comedy Is one of Tyler Perry's best shows!. His script is inspiring and can relate with most people while being funny at the same time. He keeps coming up great ideas! Madea is Great! ;-)

hi-larious

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b3njamin reviews
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2007-10-15
SO FUNNY!!!!!!! but kinda strange

This is awesome

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Morticia Durrence
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2007-10-15
This is great. Helen is fat. I am happy.

HOT

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theababe
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2007-10-15
This movie is very funny and teaches you a good lesson....plus Shemar Moore is HOT!

5 stars, worth 6!

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Nursemama
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2007-10-14
I have been waiting for itunes to offer Tyler Perry movies, and one is finally here! I initially bought this one and 'Family Reunion', and my kids love them so much (and they're teenagers) we have bought his stage plays also. My kids put this on in the SUV DVD and play them on long trips, we have taken trips where we have watched the whole collection. You will not be disappointed!

Above its standards

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Funky Flash
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2007-10-13
My whole family enjoys watching all sorts of Madea movies and I'm Hispanic. I hope they come out with more

Another Great Tyler Perry Movie

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Sistah G
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2007-10-13
This is hilarious. I love it. I can't 4 Meet the Browns 2 hit theaters.

Finally!!!

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LaydieeB
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2007-10-12
I love this movie it portrays Black people(Us)In a positive light Instead of Coonery Black Films Like Who's your Caddy and Soulplane, Tyler Perry Is a great Flim maker and doing something postive for our people
P.S- This movie NOT WHATS SO EVER plays a negative sterotype,Instead of picking at the so called negatives try looking at the postives likethe movie is addressing abusive realationships and Close family bonding
-BB

This is awesome!

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lolipop-doll
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2007-10-12
I love tyler perry this movis is hilarious. Madea rocks too shes funny(i know tyler is madea)

Great movie

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starshine48
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2007-10-11
First off....to thehelpfulreviewer07....if you don't like Tyler Perry so much, why did you even watch this movie? Seems to me you just want to put it down.
As for the movie...I think it's a great movie and one that is well worth buying.

For Real!

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cerobi
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2007-10-11
This is an excellent movie, which brings reality with a humous face!

HAHAHA...cant stop laughin

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a tractor pullin freak llmll
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2007-10-09
AWESOME MOVIE!!! one little problem though i dont think it is rated R. just PG-13 but anyways it is HALAIRIOUS...madea is the best part of the movie. the fact that tyler perry plays 3 people in the movie makes it even better (madea, uncle joe, and the lawyer) it is a good buy

TOTALLY AWESOME!

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RoxySurfBabe05
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2007-10-09
this has to be one of the funniest movies ever! the only movie funnier than this is the sequal to this movie, Madea's Family Reunion. So get that too iTunes!

Fun to Watch

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Ziggy's downplay
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2007-10-09
very comedic a movie you should see at least once

Excellent!

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Santi_Love
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2007-10-09
This movie is insanely funny and amazing. I absolutely loved it. The characters and plot are so unique and fun, you won't be able to keep from enjoying it. And if you don't finish watching it and start quoting Madea, there must be something wrong with you. It's awesome!

I am in love with this movie!

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robyn111
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2007-10-09
i love all movies made by Tyler Perry he is Amazing! and since when is it reated r?

Amazing!

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Briannamarie
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2007-10-09
This movie is so wonderful. It is very funny! I can also promise you will shed a tear while conecting with these characters. This movie will become a quick favorite!

this movies graet

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1234456
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2007-10-09
but itunes PLEAS GET THE SHOW TYLER PERRYS HOUES OF PAYNE HE MADE THIS MOVIE AND HE MADE THAT SHOW IT IS ON TBS GET IT PLEAS BUT ITUNES I HAVE A QUESTON TO ITUNES DO YOU EVEN READ THESE REVIEWS CAUES IF YOU DO GET HOUES OF PAYNE AND GET TBS ps im the first to write a review

Hilarious!

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Jeezy Jr.
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2007-10-09
You wouldn't think a movie so hilarious would actually have so much substance and a positive message to it. Helen (the main character) is living the good life. She lives in a mansion, has anything she desires. Her husband Charles, is a very prominent lawyer, pampers Helen uncontrollably, and the two have a very good marraige- or so she thought. They have a big fight after one of Charles' promotional dinners, and when they return home, Helen discovers that she has been replaced by a younger woman, and is literally being thrown out of her house. A moving truck arrives to pick her up, and the driver is Helen's cousin's friend, Orlando. He takes her to her closest relative, Ma'Dea (played by Tyler Perry), her aunt, who is living on house arrest, and her uncle Joe (played by Tyler Perry), who is basically alive thanks to his medications. For a while Helen, just mopes around the house, giving up any hope for continuing a normal life. Finally, after consistent persuasion, she gets a job as a waitress. One night she serves Orlando, who she considers to be a thug because of his gruff appearance (he isn't). Reluctantly, she talks with him, and before she knows it, finds herself falling in love with him after one month straight of eating dinner with him. Orlando helps Helen to become strong again, and she learns how to stand on her own two feet and become independent again. THen as Orlando is about to propose to her, she finds out that her now ex-husband, Charles has been shot by a client of his and is in critical condition. Without explaining, she rudely leaves Orlando and rushes to the hospital. Bizarrely, she nurses him back to health, and after getting all of the revenge out of her system, she finds herself falling in love with him again. (Orlando at this point has discontinued contact with Helen). Helen debates which of the two men she wants to be with, and finally, she comes to her senses and marries Orlando. Diary of a Mad Black Women has an excellent plot and a wonderful moral to it. You will just have to take my word and buy this movie to see how funny it is.
P.S. We need to get Tyler Perry's TV series, Tyler Perry's House Of Payne on iTunes as well.

I love this movie!

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nancy_rhodes
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2007-10-09
this movie is so good! It is incredibly funny, but kinda sad as well.

OMG!!!

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mandmgurl77
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2007-10-09
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie!!!
Tyler Perry ROCKS!!!!
Basic rundown of this movie is this...
Dedicated wife is dragged from her home that she and her husband have lived in for years.
She has been replaced by a little wh@&e bag and the wh@&e bags two children that she has had with this womans husband!!
She ends up moving in with her grandmother and has a huge life changing experience.
It is just so great and makes you think.
Definitely a must see!!!