For Colored Girls
Lionsgate | Release Date: November 5, 2010
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CazatuzDec 10, 2010
The Critics have done it again. They underrated yet another movie for the millionth. This movie is superb. These ratings are ridiculous... Its almost perfect. This is def 1 of Tyler Perrys best.
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talltamNov 7, 2010
This is an Awesome, Powerful movie. The actresses delivered each woman's story in a moving way so that it was possible to relate to each and every character. I loved the age diversity of the cast so that, as a colored girl, if you couldn'tThis is an Awesome, Powerful movie. The actresses delivered each woman's story in a moving way so that it was possible to relate to each and every character. I loved the age diversity of the cast so that, as a colored girl, if you couldn't identify with one or more of the cast yourself, 9 times out of 10, you know of a family member or friend who has been through, or is going through at least one of the situations. I think that alone is what makes this movie so powerful for colored girls. I love how all of their stories were some how intertwined (similar to real life). I couldn't get enough of these girls. I didn't want the movie to end. I just loved it! I've never seen the play to compare it to the movie, but the movie alone gets 10 out of 10 from me and I would love to see the play now. All in all, "For Colored Girls" is a Colorful, Smart, Moving, and Captivating movie that every colored girl can relate to.… Expand
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rockaNov 7, 2010
If you were fortunate enough to have seen the play, you would appreciate this movie 100 times over! The way that Perry interwove the lives and scenes (the play was mostly soliloquies!) was pure genius. Though it (like most media) does nothingIf you were fortunate enough to have seen the play, you would appreciate this movie 100 times over! The way that Perry interwove the lives and scenes (the play was mostly soliloquies!) was pure genius. Though it (like most media) does nothing to boost the image of the black man in America, his contribution to the play and playwrite is admirable. Every woman (including Janet Jackson who seems to be reading her lines throughout the movie) deserves recognition for their acting...Kimberly Elise, Whoppi Goldberg and Loretta Devine deserve major credit and awards! Kudos, Tyler! A BIG 10!… Expand
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CarrmelNov 7, 2010
All the actresses gave superb performances... My wife and I enjoyed the film, and will probably see it again. Mr. Perry knocked a home-run as far as I'm concern. My advise to him is to not be concern about the naysayers... They are justAll the actresses gave superb performances... My wife and I enjoyed the film, and will probably see it again. Mr. Perry knocked a home-run as far as I'm concern. My advise to him is to not be concern about the naysayers... They are just jealous at his success.… Expand
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kurt-oFeb 6, 2011
I feel this was an excellent piece of work. The only problem I see with this film is that it is a Tyler Perry production, not that this is a bad thing. Just that it seemed that all the baggage of Mr. Perry's previous work was brought along byI feel this was an excellent piece of work. The only problem I see with this film is that it is a Tyler Perry production, not that this is a bad thing. Just that it seemed that all the baggage of Mr. Perry's previous work was brought along by the pro-critics. For some odd reason it was impossible for many of the critics to see this movie as it stands by itself.

It would also seem to me that the term melodrama has been incorrectly used when describing this film. By the mere definition of the word melodrama we know that it basically means over-acting, over emotional etc. But in the case of this movie, I don't see it. These women all went through extremely painful scenes, where the acting and the story line were appropriately matched. To really understand, you have to look at the baggage that each character is carrying just based on their life circumstances, I don't believe any of the critics who negatively reviewed this film did.

Furthermore, the critic who says this movie is filled with clichés, I beg to differ. There wasn't any "baby daddy drama", nor was there "single mom on welfare" subject matter here. I would say, ignoring Whoopi's part, you cold interchange any race/culture into any of these women's role in this movie.

Anyways, for those ignoring this movie because its a Tyler Perry production, I recommend you go see it. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
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ntonApr 30, 2011
This is a wonderful poetic movie that is worth a second look to fully appreciate. The acting is first rate with a stellar cast. Having read the book it was easy to tell when they were quoting directly from it and when the script strayed. TheThis is a wonderful poetic movie that is worth a second look to fully appreciate. The acting is first rate with a stellar cast. Having read the book it was easy to tell when they were quoting directly from it and when the script strayed. The dialogue is poetic and musical when it follows the book - the movie would have befitted from fewer additional scenes or storylines. Loretta Devine eats up the screen in every scene she appears in especially the ones that follow the book. Kimberly Elise is another standout - her final scene is gut wrenching. When she utters the word "fiercely" it is reminiscent of Cicely Tyson in Sounder crying "Nathan" - that same trascending quality when you forget you're watching a movie and really believe what you are watching. The final scene makes up for any flaws in this wonderful heartfelt movie.… Expand
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Retha210Nov 7, 2010
Not only is â
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LaurelNov 7, 2010
This film takes its viewer on a journey through every one of their emotions. I left the theatre with a rare feeling of satisfaction. I wasn't left with a longing for answers or the nagging curiosity of whats next. The film and its charactersThis film takes its viewer on a journey through every one of their emotions. I left the theatre with a rare feeling of satisfaction. I wasn't left with a longing for answers or the nagging curiosity of whats next. The film and its characters in a sense provided its viewers with a full coarse meal with the indepth discussions that carried on after standing as a sweet desert.… Expand
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ForREALNov 8, 2010
The only problem with Tyler Perry Movies/Plays/Productions are the men (black or otherwise) that are hating on a brother for exposing issues that they try so hard to cover up! And all the people (men and women) that will not look theirThe only problem with Tyler Perry Movies/Plays/Productions are the men (black or otherwise) that are hating on a brother for exposing issues that they try so hard to cover up! And all the people (men and women) that will not look their problems straight on and get help to get over and move on from them. I think he is paving a way for issues to be brought to the surface and dealt with. A far cry from history of covering up and letting it eat the life out of you. Move on people and stop hating on the brother, he don't know you personally, he just ran across somebody just like you. This could have been easily done by anyone else and your reaction would have been the same. It's not the person this time around, it's the issues that society won't deal with. I personally saw this and thought it was a magnificent interpretation of someone else's work.… Expand
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atlbabesNov 9, 2010
Ok this is not Tyler Perry's movie this is an adaptation of a choreopoem a broadway hit that hit the stage is the 70's Please stop with the whining about man bashing comments the movie nor the play was about men it was about the abuses ofOk this is not Tyler Perry's movie this is an adaptation of a choreopoem a broadway hit that hit the stage is the 70's Please stop with the whining about man bashing comments the movie nor the play was about men it was about the abuses of women! I think that he did a goog job considering the source to take a choreopoem and translate it to the screen is not easy..Please read the original. In the play I don't think the characters had names they were identified by colors. The abuses that the women in this play faced happens everyday...I see it on the news everyone of them with the exception of the back alley abortion. Tyler Perry heart is dark...well he was abused so maybe that's why he is so open to bringing abuse to the forefront. As far as someone not liking the title well the play is called For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuff research Ntazke Shange and see why her heart is so dark and why she titled her choreopoem that. Tyler Perry good job… Expand
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TheateraNerdJul 9, 2012
This movie is for people who like hardcore drama movies. If you don't like drama then don't watch it. Its that simple! This movie is very well written with a serious, and realistic plot that delivers. This movie demonstrates why Tyler PerryThis movie is for people who like hardcore drama movies. If you don't like drama then don't watch it. Its that simple! This movie is very well written with a serious, and realistic plot that delivers. This movie demonstrates why Tyler Perry is so wealthy...BECAUSE HIS MOVIES ARE ART! This movie is heart-wrenching, realistic, entertaining, and captivating! The ONLY movies that can make me cry are Lion King and Tyler Perry films, and this is one of them. I also love Janet in this film, never knew she could act so well!… Expand
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Libra85Jan 1, 2011
First let me say I'm a black 25 y/o male and I think Tyler Perry is hit or miss. The best work I've seen from him is The Family That Preys and his Madea movies being stereotypical crap. So with that said I like this movie. The best are theFirst let me say I'm a black 25 y/o male and I think Tyler Perry is hit or miss. The best work I've seen from him is The Family That Preys and his Madea movies being stereotypical crap. So with that said I like this movie. The best are the performances with a special nod to Phylicia Rashad and Thandie Newton. Another great thing was the story or stories were well paced and nothing was to preachy though a few small elements were a little trite. Namely the problems with the lady in red. Though not bad just didn't feel as strong or important. The downside is Tyler Perry does not balance well with his movies and they always seem so one-sided. The men in this movie aren't bashed so much as they are givin no character. They are merely statues used as a jump-off point for the female characters. Now the play is older than me and I understand there were no male characters. But I feel that as a film, if they are going to be there, they should be givin more to work with. This is still a good overall movie that works with was is being presented.… Expand
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dkmommieNov 8, 2010
i must say as a young black mother/older sister/daughter/cousin friend i loved this movie. I will agree that parts of the movie (mainly the back alley abortion) were a little outdated but i felt as if T. Perry was trying to stay true to thei must say as a young black mother/older sister/daughter/cousin friend i loved this movie. I will agree that parts of the movie (mainly the back alley abortion) were a little outdated but i felt as if T. Perry was trying to stay true to the original chorepoem. i dont think that T.Perry excluded any woman from the tribulations that the women in the movies faced. I do think that he understood the power that the original play had and the depth of its meaning to the black community. he took an AMAZING play "for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is not enuf" and he transformed it into a powerful, moving, gripping dramatic movie that was supposed to incite rage and concern and momentum within WOMEN of all races and colors. the purpose so plainly laid out was to spark that fire within women to say it doesnt matter if i meet a million abusive, lying, murderous, cheating, down low, rapist; i am a powerful being and i am worth more than the scrap thrown at me and the treasures within could never be stolen. To everyone who only took away from this movie that it was overdramatic and manbashing u need to go talk to your grandmother or your mother or the woman down the block and around the corner who all have their own dramatic tale that is probably infused some man bashing. This movie was about Women not men. the men were a side note.… Expand
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reddragonNov 9, 2010
I've read all the reviews I could find on this film. I am in awe of what people look for in film. All reviews are opinions and I respect that. There are those who focus on the technical, the writing style, the "look" or the set, the actors'I've read all the reviews I could find on this film. I am in awe of what people look for in film. All reviews are opinions and I respect that. There are those who focus on the technical, the writing style, the "look" or the set, the actors' performances and then there are those who focus on the story. In the case of "For Colored Girls..", yes, critique it all, but look at the stories of these women and men. It touches a lot of people because they are true to life. All of us knows one of these characters up close and personal. Some of us are these characters. For Mr. Perry to bring this wonderful piece of art to film is admirable by itself. To point out what could have been done better is fair, but don't neglect what was done well. The hearts and souls of these women were exposed to remind us of ourselves, of the struggles of friends and family. To remember not to forget that we are so much more alike than we are different. The film causes me not to forget who I came from: strong women who endured and was still left standing; who I am: a off-spring of triumph over tragedy; who you are: human - just like me. Sure it was difficult to take Ms. Shange's work and adapt it into a story that interconnected and made sense. He did that; not perfect, but well done. Could it have been better? Everything can always be better. The real question is, "does it speak to the people? Move them? Make them think, remember, leave the theater believing in themselves, in others? I believe it does. Thank you Mr. Perry, for doing what very few filmmakers do -- speak to the people.… Expand
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malindaNov 10, 2010
I really enjoyed this movie, i remember back in 1980, we at Malcolm X College, in chicago put on our own production of this poem, at that time I was much younger and had not had the experiences that I've gone through now, This film was veryI really enjoyed this movie, i remember back in 1980, we at Malcolm X College, in chicago put on our own production of this poem, at that time I was much younger and had not had the experiences that I've gone through now, This film was very touching and very real for me. I really loved it one of the best Tyler Perry movies for me!!!… Expand
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simone04Nov 12, 2010
Went to see the movie today. It was awesome. Every woman in this story was someone that I know or once knew. Can't wait to see it again!! Mr. Perry did a wonderful job.
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chevichavonnNov 13, 2010
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JFordNov 17, 2010
I was completely blown away, by this story, by Tylers directing, and by all of the actors delivery. EVERY actress owned their part, there was no bad actress in here. They all had fair screen time and poured their hearts and souls into theirI was completely blown away, by this story, by Tylers directing, and by all of the actors delivery. EVERY actress owned their part, there was no bad actress in here. They all had fair screen time and poured their hearts and souls into their lines and poems. The top 5 actresses in this movie are 5.Thandie Newton, 4. Macy Gray, 3. Loretta Devine, 2. Janet Jackson, 1. Kimberly Elise. If 3 of these women dont get Golden Globe or Oscar consideration somethings seriously wrong. More than likely if you or any reviewer dont like the movie, you probably couldnt get it or get into it. Because this movie can take you on a wild emotional ride if you let it. But alas theres people against this movie and Tyler so their going to watch it and judge anything they can to keep it down. Im not even that much of a fan of his work but I hope he wins an Oscar for this only so it can piss off the reviewers trying to keep this masterpiece down.… Expand
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KadeemluvmusicMar 31, 2013
This is one of the better Tyler Perry dramas I've ever seen. There was a lot of poetry, a lot of love/hate moments, and a scene that was too gruesome to show where a black man dropped the kids to the window. It was disturbing and hard toThis is one of the better Tyler Perry dramas I've ever seen. There was a lot of poetry, a lot of love/hate moments, and a scene that was too gruesome to show where a black man dropped the kids to the window. It was disturbing and hard to watch. But it was one of my favorite films from Tyler Perry. I like the entire cast, the script was intact, the suspense just kills me every time something violent is going to happen. I didn't get it on Blu-Ray, but I'll get it this week.… Expand
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