Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) - Movie Details

Filled with a mix of comedy and drama, the film Diary of a Mad Black Woman is based on the immensely popular play of the same name written by Tyler Perry. The story focuses on Helen McCarter (Kimberly Elise), who has seemingly had the perfect life with husband Charles McCarter (Steve Harris). Over the years, Helen has been a faithful and loving wife, while Charles built a successful and lucrative career as a prominent Atlanta...

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I just received a stack of DVDs in the mail, all with a common theme - they star Tyler Perry dressed up as an ugly old woman called Madea who provides wisdom to troubled people. Officially called "The Tyler Perry Collection" and including five of his movies, of which the only one you've probably heard of being the 2005 hit "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," the set includes life lessons with a strange mix of comedy, drama and religious undertones. Full movie review »

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Anonymous says:

January 25, 2007

This movie meant well. The first time I watched I thought it was a great story. It showed a different side of African American life. But when I watched it again I saw it as if someone was preaching to me and I don't like to be preached to. Madea was funny but I can only take so much of her/him.

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Anonymous says:

August 12, 2005

I totally agree with justin (the writer of the previous ccomment). You have no sense of humour no wonder you couldn't laugh at the jokes. You really must be a very bored soul not to enjoy the movie. All in all the movie was GOOOOOD!! no wonder oprah liked it!

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Anonymous says:

July 9, 2005

sorry, but whoever wrote the review for this website must be white and wouldn't understand a movie like this. stick to watching meet the fockers. i know you enjoy corny comedy such as Friends nad Seinfeld

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