Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

User Rating:

3.9/10   

Director:

Tyler Perry

Writer:

Tyler Perry (play)

Release Date:

12 October 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

...Because we complete each other's sentences.

Plot:

The big screen adaptation of Perry's stage play about the trials of marriage, and what happens to one family when a sexy young temptress arrives on the scene.

Plot Keywords:

Truth Game | Directed By Star | Beauty Salon | Cruelty | Friend

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Tyler Perry	...	Terry
Sharon Leal	...	Diane
Janet Jackson	...	Patricia
Malik Yoba	...	Gavin
Jill Scott	...	Sheila
Richard T. Jones	...	Mike
Tasha Smith	...	Angela
Michael Jai White	...	Marcus
Denise Boutte	...	Trina
Lamman Rucker	...	Sheriff Troy
Keesha Sharp	...	Pam
Kaira Akita	...	Keisha (as Kaira Whitehead)
Sheri Mann Stewart	...	Professor Stewart
Brian Bremer	...	Jay
Jamie Moore	...	Walter

Also Known As:

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (USA) (promotional title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual references and language.

Runtime:

USA:113 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company:

Lions Gate Films

Goofs:

Continuity: After arriving at the mountain cabin, Terry comes in to the bedroom and notices Diane has fallen asleep while working. At first, her laptop computer is screen-up on her lap with the stylus in her hand. But just before Terry leaves, the laptop is screen-down and the stylus is gone.

Quotes:

[after Mike's secret is revealed at the dinner table]
Troy: I think I should probably go.
Terry: No. I think you need to stay. We'll probably need some law enforcement up in here.

Movie Connections:

References Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

Soundtrack:

Color Me Blue

Why is this rated so low?

Why this film is rated at 3.2 is beyond me. I truly have to believe that it is racism. Tyler Perry is not my favorite but he is not untalented either. Instead of showing African Americans as either crack heads or criminals he is trying to show that African American people hold important jobs, are educated and struggle with issues just like white people do. This movie was well written and entertaining, no doubt about it. It was funny and insightful, showing the ups and downs of marriage and also showing unconditional Love that has to come with a successful marriage.I think Tyler Perry is a wonderful example for African Americans,Strong and spiritual and not afraid to show his Faith in God in his movies and that is to be applauded. Why is it that you can't show movies of Faith now days but can show sex, violence and cursing in Movies with no problem at all? What is this society coming to? I would really like to know.