"FOR COLORED GIRLS" MOVIE REVIEW

OK so i had a late night last night, and no i wasn't up to no good!...what kept me up was the amazing Tyler Perry, and no we didn't hang out (unfortunately) lol...i was occupied by his amazing new Movie called For colored girls"

Tyler Perry did it again by stepping outside of his comfort zone!! It’s the first film that he’s written and directed that’s not based on his own material. The story is adapted from the award winning stage play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" which was penned by Ntozake Shange in 1977. Mister Perry was able to successfully adapt the material for the big screen!
The Plot was basically centered on 9 women who each encounter some form of abuse, neglect, or harassment whether it’s physical, sexual, or emotional. The theme that binds all these characters together is pain. They’re all damaged in some way and are forced to reach out and help each other when they’ve reached rock bottom. Those moments are the most beautiful to watch because there’s no judgment, just their togetherness.
This is one of the first major films that I’ve seen tackle the “down low.”  
All the men in this movie are dogs. Liars, rapists, philanderers, are just some of the words that can be used to describe them. Only one of them seems to be a decent guy and that’s Hill Harper’s character, who plays a cop and the husband to Kerry Washington in the film. It’s understood that this is a movie directed towards women who’ve experienced trauma, but do they all have to be at the hands of a psychotic male? There are some good men out there. They do exist.
The story was adapted from a play that consists of monologues and chorepoems, which combines music, dance, and dialogue. Perry had to weave together legitimate conversations mixed in with these sections of the play. Unfortunately, some of them don’t fit and are hard to follow. To say it’s difficult to keep up would be an understatement.

OVERALL For Colored Girls has some strong acting. That’s it’s greatest accomplishment.I really enjoyed the movie!!It going to get the women of color thinking about their present situation and where they are going!..It is a slap in the face to say the least! The story is just a little bit lopsided and unfair to men, but hey its reality and people need to be aware of what is really up as some serious issues are addressed and discussed so beware, and make sure you bring your tissues. kudos Tyler Perry!!! :)


Ella :)