Rating: PG13
Genre:
Comedy Drama
Theatrical Release: 02/25/2005(USA)
Release Date: 06/12/2007
SubTitles: English/Espanol
Dubbed: English/Espanol
Sound: DTS-ESD/DD-EX/DD2
Run Time: 116 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Adult Situations, Profanity, Drug Content
Distributor/Studio: Lionsgate
A woman has to learn how to love and trust men all over again in this
comedy drama.
Helen McCarter (
Kimberly Elise) would seem to have it all -- she's been married for 18 years to
Charles (
Steve Harris), and over the course of their time together, he's become one of Atlanta's most successful attorneys. But despite wealth and prestige, things are not as they should be at the McCarter home, and on their anniversary,
Charles drops a bombshell on
Helen -- he's divorcing her for another woman. Escorted out of the house with nowhere to go,
Helen moves in with her grandmother
Madea (
Tyler Perry), a sassy woman with no shortage of opinions and a gun that she's not afraid to use. As
Madea helps
Helen get back on her feet emotionally, the divorcée makes the acquaintance of
Orlando (
Shemar Moore), a handsome man who is obviously attracted to her. But after her experiences with
Charles,
Helen isn't sure if she's ready to trust a man again.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman was adapted from the popular stage play by
Tyler Perry, who also plays several roles in the film, most prominently
Madea; it marked the first feature-film credit for successful
music video director
Darren R. Grant.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
