Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)

Director:

Darren Grant

Writers:

Tyler Perry (play)
Tyler Perry (written by)

Release Date:

25 February 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Plot:

A couple with a good marriage that seemed solid, actually begins to crumble when she discovers her husband's intentions for divorce.

Plot Keywords:

Smack Upside The Head | Engagement Ring | Rain | Revival | Red Dress

Awards:

12 wins & 12 nominations

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Kimberly Elise	...	Helen
Steve Harris	...	Charles
Tyler Perry	...	Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore	...	Orlando
Lisa Marcos	...	Brenda
Tamara Taylor	...	Debrah
Cicely Tyson	...	Myrtle
Terrell Carter	...	Reverend Carter
Carol Mitchell-leon	...	Mildred (as Carol Mitchell-Leon)
Avery Knight	...	BJ
Vickie Eng	...	Christina
Tiffany Evans	...	Tiffany
Gary Anthony Sturgis	...	Jamison (as Gary Sturgis)
Bart Hansard	...	Guard
Chandra Currelley-Young	...	Chandra

Also Known As:

Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman (USA) (complete title)
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman: The Movie (USA) (DVD box title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for drug content, thematic elements, crude sexual references and some violence.

Runtime:

USA:116 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #41428) | Iceland:L | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M | Canada:G (Quebec) | Brazil:14 | South Africa:10M

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company:

Diary of a Woman Productions Inc.

Trivia:

The characters of Brian/Madea/Joe are all played by the films producer/writer Tyler Perry.

Goofs:

Continuity: The length of Kimberly Elise's tie as she works in the restaurant.

Quotes:

Helen: Are you hungry?
[Charles nods]
Helen: Oh, maybe you should go into the kitchen and get yourself something to eat, huh?
Charles: [crying] Christina...
Helen: [calling] Christina!
[grins]
Helen: Christina's gone! Your little tramp didn't leave her any money to pay her, so she just left, like your slut. She packed up all her things, and a few of yours, and split. In fact, she cleaned out your bank account.
[laughing]
Helen: Isn't that just too much? You tried to keep it from me, and she just took it all. Huh? Huh? You are like so many men, Charles, you'd rather leave with trash than make it work with something good. You're a coward.

Movie Connections:

References "Roots" (1977)

Soundtrack:

It's a Love Thing

Movie Sends Out a Message

Too many critics are taking this movie TOO seriously and I believe it is not Mr. Perry's intent. The movie is to keep the audience attracted by inserting comical twists and turns throughout - therefore, the use of Madea. Additionally, the movie explains issues within the black family while applying a spiritual message and lesson. Although it is apparent that the target audience was the black family who has additionally supported Mr. Perry's theatrical career, MY family and I equally enjoyed it and feel it could be applied to our culture and ethnic group as well. I am now interested in seeing more Tyler Perry movies and plays with my family. The issues that face our society are not color blind.