This movie was not exactly my cup of tea. It had some moments where i thought the direction was lacking, some parts of the plot where weaker than others, but the main focus of the movie (Monty's attempt to gain custody of his children) was actually quite engaging. I don't like romance movies as a rule and i don't think that the romance aspect of this film really helped it any way, but it was what it was, and it was not a bottom 100 film as it's current ranking would suggest (overall 2.5, #81 bottom 100, June 24th 2007.) could the screenplay have used some redrafting, revising, and editing? yes. Should Tyler Perry have sought a more experienced director for collaborative help? it wouldn't have hurt. Is this a bad film? Absolutely not.
The acting by the principle cast was very strong, considering the up and down nature of the script they carried it off well. Idris Elba was fantastic in portraying his role, i felt that some his back story was weakly written and flimsy but he made the best of it and he was believable and natural in the "here and now" of the film.
If you are one who likes sentimental films about strong morals and family you would enjoy this film. it is watchable. and the journey taken by the Monty is intriguing. I feel the movie could have been better, but if this is what Perry feels he was shooting for then so be it. but it isn't a bottom 100 film.
The acting by the principle cast was very strong, considering the up and down nature of the script they carried it off well. Idris Elba was fantastic in portraying his role, i felt that some his back story was weakly written and flimsy but he made the best of it and he was believable and natural in the "here and now" of the film.
If you are one who likes sentimental films about strong morals and family you would enjoy this film. it is watchable. and the journey taken by the Monty is intriguing. I feel the movie could have been better, but if this is what Perry feels he was shooting for then so be it. but it isn't a bottom 100 film.