When Maylee and Keisha get back from the clinic, Madea admonishes the both of them. The cast was very good, Tyler Perry is funny as usual, and Taraji P Henson plays a great and very emotional role and she made me cry near the end. Lionsgate Films, Production Co: A Soulful Ensemble (HD, 10 min) - This feature covers the cast, from casting, to experiences with the actors. Madea offers her unique brand of help when a selfish alcoholic singer's life is turned upside down by the arrival of her late sister's three neglected kids and a kindhearted handyman. Lionsgate Films. Perry was not able to produce a soundtrack album for the film due to the various record companies involved. There were WAY too many singing performances in this movie. When Madea (Tyler Perry) catches a sixteen-year-old girl named Jennifer and her two younger brothers robbing her home, she takes justice into her own hands. A film adaptation titled I Can Do Bad All By Myself, was released on September 11, 2009. When Madea (Tyler Perry) catches three young siblings raiding her home, she takes matters into her own hands and delivers the children to their only relative: Aunt April (Taraji P. Henson). When the new living situation threatens to become permanent she resolves to send them to foster care, provoking the ire of her live-in Mexican handyman (Adam Rodriguez) and Tanya (Mary J. Blige), her best friend. The same night, Wilma sings "The Need to Be", an uplifting song for women and Tanya (Mary J. Blige), the nightclub bartender, sings "I Can Do Bad". Coming Soon. | Tyler Perry, Release Date (Theaters): The family then reminisces over their time in the church choir, singing old gospel favorites (Old Time Mix). Shortly after, Pastor Brian and Wilma (Gladys Knight), a church member, comes to inform April that her mother died from a fatal brain aneurysm while riding on a bus. Comedy, Drama. I Can Do Bad All By Myself P 02. RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. While working around the house, Sandino surprises April by cleaning himself up and becoming very handsome. And I don't need no one to hang around and make me frown just makes me look older. 2009. Really? (In regards to demeaning: there's the insinuation Henson's April needs a good man in her life. Randy barely jumps out just in time, and Sandino orders him to leave in three minutes. The actor also played Luke AlvezinCriminal Minds and had a role in season 4 ofUgly Betty. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. What is 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' about? Maylee, upset, refuses to believe her. Vianne, who in the middle of settling a bitter divorce with her ex-husband Anthony a successful stock broker, has moved in with her grandmother, Mable "Madea" Simmons. 79 views, 1 likes, 1 loves, 13 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Fairlee Community Church of Christ: Keep the Easter Message in Your Heart Wherever You Go! Company Credits Their scheme may have worked if they had broken into any home besides Madea's (Tyler Perry). Bobby returns, flirting with Vianne, and tells her his story of how he was incarcerated. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Vianne's niece, Keisha, is also staying with Madea. Sandino returns and April apologizes to him and admits that she "loves" him like a friend. ==Music==The film features 13 songs,[2] including two new songs by Blige. Both are named for a lyric in the Changing Faces song "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.". Cora is mentioned briefly by Madea, but Mr. Brown is neither seen or mentioned. April shares her home with her abusive boyfriend Randy, who's married with children. Henson received anAcademy Award for her role inDavid Fincher'sThe Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. Starring Tyler Perry, Tygah Graham, David Mann. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Meanwhile, a Mexican immigrant helps her and attempts to win her heart, but the turmoil continues due to her relationship with her married boyfriend. Boakyelends his voice to GossameronThe Looney Tunes Showand The Passenger inBravest Warriors. | King Charles asked Katy Perry to take a selfie with Scott Furssedonn-Wood after he confessed to the monarch that his children 'loved her', he has revealed. I Can Do Bad All By Myself P 03. Feeling hurt at her unfair accusations, Sandino says farewell to the children and leaves. Keisha is pregnant with the neighbor boy, Kelly's child. (18) 51min 2013 7+. Jakes'. You ain't feel the anointing? Inexperienced with prayer, Madea attempts to instruct her in a scene that plays out comically. The next morning, Madea brings the kids to April's house, but April doesnt want to be bothered. How are ratings calculated?Toggle ExpandToggle Expand. Madea: The number. and the April goes to the bar for a drink and blames the incident on herself for not seeing the signs. Verified Purchase. The film has a completely different storyline from the play. Perry's appearances drag the film from the family drama it should be into the realm of comedy, which is wildly off target for the material. Copyright Fandango. It ranked even higher when narrowed to the top critics, as 73% of those critics gave positive reviews, with an average score of 6.1/10. $51.7M, Runtime: The film was directed, produced, and written by Tyler Perry,[3] who also makes an appearance in the film as his signature character Madea. [3], ===Box office===On its opening weekend, the film opened at #1 with $23,446,785. "[9] Ty Burr of The Boston Globe called the film "overlong but well-shaped and involving", praising Perry for finding a balanced mix of "earnest soap opera moralism with [his] comic instincts", calling it his "most confident and competent mixture of uplifting black middle-class melodrama and low-down comedy. Ohh yes. Jun 28, 2005, Box Office (Gross USA): Terms and Policies She is best known for playing Bertrise in the TV seriesThe Last Ship. Meanwhile, Pastor Brian (Marvin Winans) sends a Colombian immigrant named Sandino (Adam Rodrguez) to her house for work and a place to stay. Feb 22, 2023. Sandino tells April of his childhood as a child laborer and that he loves the children so much that he sees himself in them. For the film of the same name which is not an adaptation of this play, see, "Program: Tyler Perry's I Know I've Been Changed", "Becoming Tyler: Bill Collector Turned Billion-Dollar Media Mogul Was Molded From Pain, Promise, and Persistence", Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Can_Do_Bad_All_by_Myself_(play)&oldid=1149546472, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" - Vianne & Company, "Overture / I Can Do Bad All By Myself" - Band & Company. 59:16. Her song, the spiritual, "Motherless Child" is a hold-over from Tyler Perry & T.D. When Randy arrives, he sees April with the kids and Sandino and heckles him while making subtle advances at Jennifer. Cora tries to get through to her, but Maylee will not have it. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, additional hair stylist (as Cynthia Chapman), additional makeup artist (as Donna K. Martin), additional makeup artist (as Theresa McCoy), additional hair stylist (as Deaundra Harris-Metzger), additional hair stylist (as Scott Reeder), special makeup effects artist: Atlanta life casting: Toby Sells Creature Make up FX Shop, stunt coordinator (as Gerard G. Williams) / stunt coordinator (as Gus Williams), first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Greg Magidow), camera operator: "b" camera / steadicam operator, post-production assistant (as Kimberly Wilhoit), music recording engineer: music scoring mixer, first assistant accountant (as Coleen Aiello), senior vice president: production and operations, executive assistant: Mr. Perry (as Valencia Hawkins), executive vice president of business affairs, executive assistant: Mr. Cannon (as Reasheal 'Rae' Lockett), executive assistant: Mr. Perry / executive assistant: Tyler Perry, executive production assistant: tyler perry. That's not how Mama Rose used to do it. I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Tyler Perry Writing Credits ( WGA) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Aaron Zigman Cinematography by Alexander Gruszynski Film Editing by Maysie Hoy Casting By Alpha Tyler Production Design by Ina Mayhew What a magnetic personality and a terrific actress unafraid to do anything the script asks her to do. He'll help you. Cora, Madea's daughter, arrives, announcing she is only staying for the weekend, as she lives out of town. Mary J. Blige - I Can Do Bad All By Myself - 2009. Eduardo Ferrell Gal. "Good Woman Down" (Robert F. Aries, Blige, Sean Garrett, "Playboy" (Michael Akinlabi, Tasha Schumann) , "Contagious" (Xavier Dphrepaulezz) Chocolate Butterfly, "H.D.Y." Peter Andre shares rare glimpse of Amelia, 7, cuddling Junior, 15, as he praises their 'awesome' bond. The Weekly Ketchup: "300" Gets Positive Reaction, "Jaws" Gets Questionably Fifth Entry, "Iron Man" Has Grand Aspirations, And More! April puts Sandino in her basement and wants to lock him down there because she doesn't know him that well. After hearing the children's troubles, Madea welcomes and feeds them. Here's who stars in the movie. First, giving honor to God, to the head of my life. The rom-com was a hit when itwas first released in 2009 - not least due to its star-studded cast. [1] The film is an adaptation of Perry's play of the same name, however, the film doesn't use the same storyline as the play, only the title. He appeared in crime series Murder In The First and sci-fi drama Colony. Anthony tries to turn Bobby against Vianne, again insulting her weight. With that, Maylee forces Keisha out of the house and Cora is left alone praying for the saving of her family (In the Name of Jesus). Sandino tells her that she can't love anyone until she learns to love herself. I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS Tamela Mann -. Maylee congratulates Bobby on the proposal, though she is admittedly jealous of their relationship. Bobby debates whether to stay or take the job offer in California. Later, Sandino comforts April as she tells him about her mother's death and the last time she spoke with her. While working around the house, Sandino surprises April by cleaning himself up. Once Anthony leaves, Maylee apologizes to Vianne for everything. Madea: You ain't feel it? By creating an account, you agree to the Other actors help her out in fits and starts, though none have the sheer gravitas of Henson. Over time, Sandino and April become good friends. By Neil Genzlinger. My mom had a lot of repetitive sayings my brother and I had to listen to over the years, and although several of them including, "a place for everything and everything in its . If you want to answer the questions, "Who starred in the movie I Can Do Bad All by Myself?" 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