When I saw the previews for this movie entitled "For Colored Girls" I initially scoffed and refused to offer up a penny to watch this movie. But after it's release, I had heard overwhelmingly positive feedback about the movie from peers (mostly black women) and friends - So, I decided to watch the movie because Tyler Perry never ceases to entertain me ;)
First and foremost, I must say that IF YOU ARE A MAN YOU (probably) WON'T APPRECIATE THIS MOVIE. This really is the type of movie you watch with your girlfriends...or even by yourself (that way when you cry, no one you know will witness it).
There were many strong points in the movie, but there were also some cringers..
Cringe-tastic/Eyebrow Knitting Moments: 1, One big blotch that stands out in this "masterpiece" is the awkward recitation of poems, most of which weirdly placed to fit certain circumstances. In fact, the first two poems that were said, I didn't even understand because there was such an abrupt transition from modern day talk into elaborate, flowery, (and dramatic)storytelling.
2, The problems discussed in this movie (abusive relationships, date rape, broken relationships, abortion) are not just limited to black women. These issues are universal, and I'm not sure I really see the need to label the whole movie "For Colored Girls" And as a black women, I would like to see black women portrayed in a more positive/influential light.
Despite those main burps, this movie had some notable moments. 1, The acting is superb - from everyone. Normally, I'm not a fan of Janet Jackson or Kerry Washington, but I must say that every actress gave a phenomenal performance in this movie. I would say that Janet has definitely grown as an actor, and I respect her more after watching this movie.
2, The movie makes you think, and each women's situation leaves you with a different lesson. Amongst some of the lessons viewers learn: (1)Don't trust someone you barely even know. (2) Get involved! If you see someone being abused - get help. If you see your child going down the wrong path - guide them in the right direction. (3) If a man's not treating you right, leave him! No one deserves to be treated like a doormat or a punching bag. (4) Take Responsibilites for your actions. If you've made a mistake, don't deny it and keep making the mistake over and over...and most importantly MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE. What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger (and that is the truth.)
Some people say that this movie is an insult to black men. I say, this movie is not about black men. It's about women in pain experiencing difficult situations, and surviving through it. The lack of great black men should not be important since this movie's central idea is not about great black male role models.
Overall, I think the movie was pretty okay, especially considering that the director had the difficult task of transforming a play into a film. I would recommend, as others have said, watch the movie for yourself. Come to your own conclusions, and don't walk into the theater with a closed mind or a fixed attitude.
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