Plot: Helen (Kimberly Elise) and her husband, Charles (Steve Harris) have been married for 18 years and seem happy. But everything crumbles when Charles tells Helen he wants a divorce and intends to be with his younger mistress, who's also the mother of his two children. Helen goes to her grandmother, Madea's (Tyler Perry) house after she's kicked out. Helen then tries to get her life back in order and begins to move on with Orlando (Shemar Moore), a truck driver.
Review: I really like this movie.
Firstly, what I enjoy about the plot is that it's recognizable to an extent. We know the kind of people in this film. Whether it's someone who is addicted to drugs, arrogant, sassy and loud, determined to get themselves back together, these are stories we've heard of and some have maybe even witnessed them. There are many different plots and a lot of characters and they're all relatable in some way. The same goes for the film's themes, like redemption.
The story is dramatic but we're provided with some great laughs. The main sources of comedy are Madea and Joe, both played by Tyler Perry. Madea and Joe make you laugh out loud at their over the top antics. It's great entertainment and never really gets old to watch Madea curse someone out or threaten to kick their ass as she says.
I enjoyed the film's acting. Kimberly Elise is a good actress and I think she makes a good, strong leading actress in this. Steve Harris does a fantastic job in this. His character is completely unlikeable and even after what happens to him, you don't feel entirely bad. Or at least I didn't. I figured that was his karma for his behavior. I also think Sheemar Moore did a fine job as Orlando and I think he and Kimberly Elise had good chemistry between them. Tyler Perry plays Madea, Joe and Brian and I think he did a brilliant job. He makes you laugh as Madea and Joe and will also make you draw sympathy for Brian and what's happening with his drug-addicted wife (played by Tamara Taylor, who is also very convincing as a struggling drug addict).
Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a touching and hilarious film, which is an unusual combination, but it works.
Rating: 3.5/5
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