Tyler Perry's Acrimony

Lionsgate | Release Date: March 30, 2018

3.9	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 36 Ratings

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ftwdMar 31, 2018

I saw this movie just a few weeks ago and I thought that it was probably one of Perry's best movies. He managed to show how a woman who has been with her husband who has been using her for a long time gets fed up with him but when she leavesI saw this movie just a few weeks ago and I thought that it was probably one of Perry's best movies. He managed to show how a woman who has been with her husband who has been using her for a long time gets fed up with him but when she leaves him that is when he finally makes it rich. But there were some things I didn't like such as the acting of some of the actors, it wasn't that great and there were times where you questioned yourself why you are even watching this movie, but overall it's a must watch.… Expand

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shpostalMar 30, 2018

I don't understand sometimes what gets a movie critic's goat, but I very much disagree with the poor ratings by the "experts" on "Acrimony". Tyler Perry has a flair for the bizarre, and this time around we're dealing with a woman whoI don't understand sometimes what gets a movie critic's goat, but I very much disagree with the poor ratings by the "experts" on "Acrimony". Tyler Perry has a flair for the bizarre, and this time around we're dealing with a woman who is played brilliantly by Taraji Henson, one of the best actresses in the business today. It's tough not to give away certain plot points here because the movie revolves around a scenario and marriage that slowly but surely reflects two wildly different accounts of the events contained therein. Critics calling this a soap opera are wrong - it's nowhere near the mundanity of those wretched shows. It is listed as a comedy, but I assure you there is little if anything to laugh at. Henson of course is fantastic in her role as a girlfriend and then wife of a man who tries desperately to invent a self recharging battery and get the attention and hopeful financial payday it would deserve. We know something is wrong fairly quickly with Henson's character's narrative, and by film's end we are found being both for and against her at the same time. That is not plot confusion - I just can't mention particulars without giving the plot away. Not only do I disagree with the poor critics' remarks, I think "Acrimony" is a great movie with a brilliant story line, exceptional acting all the way around, and whether critic snoots like it or not, one of the year's best movies. For those of us sick of the usual parade of superhero movies, religious movies and blow-em-up brainless action films, "Acrimony", along with "Annihilation" rank as two of the best so far in 2018. In this case, definitely do NOT pay attention to the critical drubbing. They are just plain wrong and for some reason, a few seem to be vindictive, to what end I don't know. Tariji Henson is too talented and too smart to waste her time starring in poor movies, and all her fans including myself know it. I see a lot of movies now that I'm retired, and I know good when I see it, whether critics do or not.… Expand

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AdvocatebuabengJul 22, 2018

Classic movie!
There were so many issues at stake.
Depending on how you look at it. I saw from the woman's perspective. I saw a selfless woman. I saw a strong woman. I saw a woman who puts her needs after others. We all have our weeknesses.Classic movie!
There were so many issues at stake.
Depending on how you look at it.
I saw from the woman's perspective.
I saw a selfless woman.
I saw a strong woman.
I saw a woman who puts her needs after others.
We all have our weeknesses. However, it is for those we love that should strengthen us in such times.
I take caution as a man from it.
Women are the driving force of this universe. Take them out and we all come crumbling down.
They make and unmake us.
A woman is the key to all things.
A woman is the creator.
She is the God we all cry to at all times.
A woman is God.
A woman has a long llifespan.
That of a man is but short.
I liken it to the Bee colony, women are the Queen Bee of our humanity.
We are but drones in a nuptial flight, we die or live to work for the colony to grow.
The bond of the Queen Bee with the colony shouldn't be broken, when it does by the arrival of a new queen, chaos breaks loose sending the old Queen packing to set up a new colony or die.
When we break that bond between our women, we create chaos.
Nothing absolves the lady of her crimes.
We need to know as men that women are like incubators, they can keep emotions for so long which can explode with just a little spark which makes and unmake.
Just like in the movie, many forces were at play but the man could go extra mile to prove to the woman that he didn't cheat.
Why couldn't he try his experiment with other equally good companies with the advent of ICT and globalisation? Many other international companies elsewhere could compete for his invention.
So realising that, my action and inaction can unleash this chaos, shouldn't we work towards caring and nurturing our women so as the keep the harmony intact.
Just like the chinese ying yang, the two sides complement each other. One can't be without the other.
I am because You are.
We have always known this as Afrikans until we lost it to the influence of foreigners on our land.
It is our duty to take care of our women.
It is inbuilt.
Or else we are doomed as humanity!

#Acrimony #TylerPerry #TarajiPHenson #Taraji #Acrimony2018 #Women #Men #Ghana #Africa #America… Expand

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tiparDec 3, 2018

Awesome movie, it could be a telefilm but it is well scripted, directed, and acted. It had me glued to the TV until the end where, as I said, you can see those telefilms touches but if you are into Thriller/Suspense this one is more thanAwesome movie, it could be a telefilm but it is well scripted, directed, and acted. It had me glued to the TV until the end where, as I said, you can see those telefilms touches but if you are into Thriller/Suspense this one is more than decent. I am looking forward to more Perry's works as director/writer because Medea is not my cup of tea. Yesterday I saw "Welcome Home" (Aaron Paul) and please, **** this one is light years away.… Expand

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MillmovieJun 15, 2019

With all the negative reviews I didn't want to waste my time. But then I saw it on Hulu and watched. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It's a great thriller. I believe women will relate to the movie more than men.

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DJ98Jul 9, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reviewers criticized Acrimony for playing into the “angry black woman” stereotype and punishing its female lead for not constantly supporting her man. I think part of where those criticisms came from is, for one, it’s a Tyler Perry movie. If you know anything about him, he doesn't have the best track record for positive portrayals of black women.

The second is Acrimony is the antithesis of Gone Girl. Both movies feature women in their 40s with possible mental disorders who were burned and disappointed by men they've "invested" a lot of their time and money to improve. They then get revenge by ruining their (ex) husband's lives, even though both of their issues could've been solved with an early divorce and a prenup. One of the differences between the movies is how they frame the female and male leads.

Amy isn't supposed to be a hero, but Nick is portrayed so negatively with so few redeemable qualities that it's impossible not to root for her. Even Nick's own friends don't like him. Not to mention, in the end, Amy's plan works. Melinda, despite her actions being no worse than Amy's, is portrayed more negatively. Robert is shown in a much more sympathetic light than Nick, and even gets everything he wants in the end. It's understandable why people would claim Acrimony is racist since Amy is white while Melinda is black. However, the second difference between the two movies is Gone Girl is an escapist revenge fantasy, and Acrimony is a cautionary tale. The way things turned out for Robert is sadly realistic. How many male rapists, child molesters, thieves, and war criminals are part of the 1%? How many of those men have never been arrested or received an early bail? Acrimony is a warning to all the young women who "invest" in men.

Our society loves to tell girls, "don't find Mr. Right. Find Mr. Wrong and turn him into Mr. Right." There are two problems with that statement. The first is men aren't houses. A house can't argue, resist help, or go behind your back and undo all the work you put into it. You can drag Mr. Wrong by the ear to the gym, therapy, and rehab day long. If he doesn't want to be fixed, then he's just gonna sneak out and indulge while you're not looking. The second issue is that mindset is what has allowed men to take advantage of women for their own benefit since the beginning of time. There are countless horror stories of women who had met men who seemed nice or were a little rough around the edges and needed some help. Then by the time they reveal their true colors, it was too late. How many female abuse survivors and divorcees have said, "He was so nice when we first met," "He wasn't always like this," “I just wanted him to get better,” "I don't know what changed." The harsh reality is nothing changed; they were always like that.

Robert is a classic example of a manipulative self-indulgent man. Whether or not he's a narcissist is up to debate. Robert is the type of man women and girls need to look out for. The wolves in sheep’s clothing. The men who put on a mask of kindness to lure in young, naive women with money and bleed them dry. Those masks can stay on for decades. So while I do understand how frustrating it is to see a movie with another dark-skinned black woman suffer, it’s an excellent warning to any woman who plans on dating/marrying a man with "potential.”… Expand

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