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After seeing the low ratings this movie got I didn't expect much of it, but then I read some positive reviews that made me want to watch Acrimony and I'm glad I did. It clearly deserves more than a mediocre five star rating. Tyler Perry, known for making movies with almost only African Americans, did a good job with this for him totally different story. A story about a woman going through all kind of phases in her life, from feeling in love to betrayed, from a forgiven to a vengeful person. Taraji P. Henson was really good in her role of Melinda. As was Lyriq Bent in his role of Robert, the man trying to invent a life changing apparatus. Not only is the movie well shot with good actors, the story is also pleasant and easy to follow. Acrimony deserves a higher rating so just watch it and rate it.

This movie to me was good because it kept my attention and I never thought "is it over yet?" Taraji was perfect for this role. She played her character well. It was good to me because there was so many different points of view you could see things from. She had her side, he had his and you could see different things from both point of views. I'm not saying it was the best movie in the world lol but it was a descent movie. Can you wait for it to come on Redbox? I mean yeah but you can wait for anything to come to redbox.... depends on how bad you want to see it. I don't regret going tonight theatre for this release. Good just Taraji!

Yes, I know. Tyler Perry films kind of suck. I liked one or two here and there but by no means were they films that I would see myself going back to or giving an afterthought to. I didn't see any trailers for Acrimony and decided it was best to go in blind and not knowing thing. I am glad I did, although I don't think it would have had an effect on my opinion of the film. The film boasts a powerhouse performance from Taraji P. Henson and was actually a very entertaining time.

Melinda (Henson) narrates the story of her snake of an ex-husband. We see her young days as she meets Robert, her future husband. He seems to be a con artist and even cheats on her, yet despite her sisters' objections and her own anger she gets back with him. Fast forward, 18 or so years he is still a deadbeat with no job and only seems to cost her money as he focuses on one project that has been his only drive for decades. She also starts thinking that he may be cheating again and must assess the tolls that he is taking on her.

I tried very hard to summarize a general but vague plot for the film because the film has many twists and turns and its best to just experience them. Character's turn on their heads and you have no idea whose side you are on. Who is even good or bad? Finally, Perry gives me a film I felt very satisfied with and one I felt deserves praise. Some of the events may seem illogical but are there any limits to crazy? Its insane, and at times over the top but its the kind of theater entertainment I needed with heavy drama and thrills.

Taraji is utilized well here, which is good. I feel like Proud Mary really failed her talents and attempt to branch into a bad ass hero type role but she puts in a good performance here nonetheless. She's likable and then unlikable, she thrives in the role. I'm still not sure if its because the film is fresh on my mind. I mean, the personal rating and reflection of the film may go down with time but for now I'm impressed that Tyler Perry was able to write and direct a wholly entertaining film.

7/10

Well, the premise of the movie is way too good to be true. Not even close to being believable. I do agree with many of the others that rated this movie a 1. However, the acting is A-one.Taraji P. Henson's performance was stellar, and really is Oscar worthy. The movie was JUST SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Great GREAT Movie. Although it is just a movie it really embodies real life dreams and sacrifice seen from both parties perspectives. Awesome Movie. I was really surprised.

'ACRIMONY': Two and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

A thriller written and directed by Tyler Perry, about an obsessive but faithful wife, who seeks vengeance on her unfaithful but loving husband. The movie stars Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq Bent and Crystle Stewart. Like almost all of Perry's films, the movie got almost unanimous negative reviews from critics, but it was a hit at the Box Office though. I haven't watched a Tyler Perry movie in some time, but this one is definitely better than the earlier ones of his I saw years ago (which I hated). Still, this is far from a good movie, but it is at least amusing and somewhat involving. Also Henson is fantastic in the lead, like always. It's kind of like a more cheesy and contrived 'FATAL ATTRACTION', from the mind of Tyler Perry.

Wifey decided to put this on, and I followed suit to nap as I usually do during 'chick flicks'...I threw a few glances here and there, because the beginning was just like any other 'scorned woman movie'. Halfway through the movie I was seated up and hooked. The plot twists were too intense. By far the best drama I've watched in a while!! Pure genius!

When you watch a Tyler Perry movie, there is a certain formula. This had some of the same elements but not the same formula. It was from one person's point of view but as viewer it allowed you to see both sides of the story. The green screen was obvious, and it was slightly annoying. The ending should've been different.

This is the first films directed by Tyler Perry that I watch, and if this is supposed to be one his "best" ones according to other review. Dear god, I can't even imagine how the others will go.

Everything on this is horrible, the awkward tv-ish cinematography (the most pathetic ive ever seen in recent years), the subpar acting, the editing, the napkin notes this movie takes as it's script, some of the worst green screen use in the history of movie doom, etcc.

But my worst hangover I get from it, it's that it perpetuates this idea about women beating their "cheating" men and killing them or having revenge on them as a form of empowerment. I might be leaning towards cheaters in recent years in media but seriously, the framing of the characters is all over the place. Most of them are incredibly unlikable, the only character with some interesting hint is the "cheater". I can't even tell if this was intentional or not but either way is awful.

The only saving grace of the movie is that I can be pretty hilarious, especially the ending, the green screen, the score, the acting, the "aftermath" is a absolute epitome of terrible beauty.

He gave her 10 mill

ion and a house, it should have been over...the rest od it was typical Tyler Perry.. #ruined

Went on Date Night with Wifey to see something else and ended up seeing this. After reading the synopsis I was not feeling to see another 'Scorned woman due to abusive husband' movie. As the movie opens that's the feel you get, but as the movie goes on, your thoughts of how the movie will continue will actually divide; as my ideas and my wife's did. Tyler really did a Fantastic job with this movie. Makes one think, Is it HER fault, is it HIS fault, is it the FAMILIES fault. After the movie it will lead many to converse about it afterwards.

If you think this movie is about a vengeful wife that caught her husband cheating, you're way off, like I was. Guys, this story is much different than Tyler's norm! The acting was meh, hence the 7 rating, but the actual STORY was something deep and it caught me by surprise for sure. Give it a try and who knows, maybe you be rooting for the husband by the time the credits roll!

Damn.. where do I start?? Plot holes, green screens, poor acting, terrible dialogue, scenes that make no sense.. I think I lost some intelligence watching this..

At first I was not all thrilled to see this movie. I just went because the girls wanted to go. Tyler Perry has definitely redeemed himself as the Drama/writer/Director He is. He really draws you in to the frustrations of the main character, and then He goes in for the kill. The kill of what many people do in real life but then regret Later. A must see, very entertaining.

The movie has very original story line, and the ending is nothing what you'd expect from the beginning. The acting is good. The scrip is good. There is an actual plot, which seems to be hard to find in books, movies, and tv shows lately now that everything is just action and CGI.

Only 2 things were wrong with this movie: 1) It was too long for the story. They could've cut it down by 15-20 minutes 2) The movie starts as a recollection told by Melinda(Taraji), and the whole first half is narrated while it's happening. I kind of felt that I was watching a play as a opposed to a movie for a while. I would've liked it better had the whole thing just been chronological.

The last 45 minutes of the movie were gold.

I don't understand why this movie has such low reviews. All the people rating this under 5 need to go watch Red Sparrow so they can see what an actual horrible movie is like.

I would like to say Taraji was over acting but it was her narration that was just over the top! I couldn't stand to listen to her over doing it. I didn't even get half way through. Horrible!!