"[9] Ty Burr of The Boston Globe called the film "overlong but well-shaped and involving", praising Perry for finding a balanced mix of "earnest soap opera moralism with [his] comic instincts", calling it his "most confident and competent mixture of uplifting black middle-class melodrama and low-down comedy. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Although the original production wasn't recorded, the live performance that was released on DVD and VHS was recorded live in Washington, D.C. at the Lincoln Theatre in August 2002. But the ex-husband is holding her back from her parental responsibilities. On the other side of town, Madea (Tyler Perry) and Joe (Perry) catch Jennifer (Hope Olaid Wilson), Manny (Kwesi Boakye), and Bryan (Freddy Siglar) breaking into their house. Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself - Full Cast & Crew 2009 1 hr 53 mins Drama, Comedy PG13 Watchlist Where to Watch An irresponsible, alcoholic singer must care for her niece and nephews. When Keisha arrives home, Maylee orders her to put her stuff down as they are going to go to the clinic. 1 with $24 mil", "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself", "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=I_Can_Do_Bad_All_by_Myself_(film)&oldid=1139652534, Hope Olaid Wilson as Jennifer, the niece of April, Freddy Siglar as Byron, the nephew of April. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Watch I Can Do Bad All by Myself 2009 full Movie free, download i can do bad all by myself 2009. See production, box office & company info, (screenplay) (play "Dear God, Are All Men Dogs? All rights reserved. An irresponsible, alcoholic singer must care for her niece and nephews after the teenagers commit a crime in this heartfelt drama. REALLY?) Vianne tells him to follow his heart. Perry was not able to produce a soundtrack album for the film due to the various record companies involved. Meanwhile, Pastor Brian sends a Colombian immigrant named Sandino to her house for work and a place to stay. The play marks for the first official appearance of the well-known fictional character Madea, who is portrayed by Perry. Somebody told me once that pain is a game we all gotta play. Vianne, left with all the rubble of the night, tries to reflect (Lord I'm Sorry). 00:00. "[14] Kimberley Jones of The Austin Chronicle criticized Perry for prolonging the film's conclusion but gave him credit for bringing "increasingly mature moviemaking" to his production, highlighting the Madea scenes as being "pretty damn funny" and the performances of Wilson and Henson for being "nuanced and quite moving" and having a "likable screen presence" respectively. Fans of Tyler Perry already know that this filmthe latest to be adapted from his successful stage playsis light on Madea (full name Mable Madea Simmons, played by Perry), whose presence here is tertiary and basically equivalent to that of an extended cameo. "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself" is currently available to stream on Netflix and for rent and to buy on Apple TV. Bobby realizes he really wants to stay with Vianne even though she says she's not ready for a relationship. Coming Soon, Regal That's not how Mama Rose used to do it. Contents 1 Randy's Cruelty 2 Randy's Final Offense 2.1 Appearance 3 Navigation Randy's Cruelty Madea: You ain't feel it? G#m C# E And I don't need no one to black my eye and tell me lies B F# G#m Don't wanna cry over nobody else C# E B F# G#m No no no no I can do bad all by myself [Bridge] C#m E F# Don't waste time feeling bad for me G#m C#m E F# I didn't ask you for your sympathy G#m C#m E F# No I know God is watching over me C# D#sus D# So I guess this is where . God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Unlike the contradictory Madea Goes to Jail, I Can Do Bad effectively incorporates Madeas presence into the world at large with greater levels of tonal consistency (Roger Eberts much decried one-star review of Diary of a Man Black Woman essentially lamented that films contrasting elements, part real world, part cartoon insanity). What they don't realize is that they're the ones who need her help. Save for the climactic image of an antagonistic male character frantically hauling his bare ass out of a bathtub in slow motion, I Can Do Bad All by Myself is as polished and eager to please audiences as it is remarkably inoffensiveand to the extent with which is seems to resist auteur theory, inoffensively unremarkable. Okay, sit back. Although the film and play share the same title, the film is not an adaptation of Perry's play of the same name; the two works have different storylines as this film tells the story of an alcoholic lounge singer who is persuaded to take the custody of her niece and nephews by Madea after she catches them breaking into her house and their grandmother has gone missing. Her song, the spiritual, "Motherless Child" is a hold-over from Tyler Perry & T.D. After hearing the childrens troubles, Madea welcomes them and feeds them. -Welcome to the Hero/Protagonist wiki! Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Sandino is the central protagonist of the 2009 film Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself. Hello. Bobby comes inside and proposes to Vianne, and under Madea's direction, she agrees. I Can Do Bad All by Myself is a 2009 American romantic musical comedy-drama film which was released on September 11, 2009. While Bobby and Vianne flirt with each other, Madea can tell that Vianne secretly likes him. [4] The rest of the cast consists of Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian White, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, and Marvin L. Winans. She says that April must change her selfish ways and think about the safety of Byron, Manny and Jennifer. Sandino tells April of his childhood as a child laborer and explains that he loves the children so much because he sees himself in them. Currently you are able to watch "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" streaming on Netflix, fuboTV, Bet+ Amazon Channel, Netflix basic with Ads. I have a problem with that. 53:18. Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. "[11], Rob Humanick of Slant Magazine felt the film was a great gateway for people not familiar with the "scabrous antics and homegrown moralizing" delivered by the Madea character, saying that Perry lends his creation a more "greater level[s] of tonal consistency" than his previously contradictory Madea Goes to Jail, writing that "I Can Do Bad acknowledges Madea's flaws with loving scrutiny, and doesn't require approval of her more selfish attributes. As always, Madea's cockeyed outlook on life saves the day and guarantees side-splitting laughs along the way. Vianne tries to get Maylee to understand that Anthony does not love her and he is only marrying her to get back at Vianne. September 12, 2009. Vianne and Anthony were loosely adapted for A Madea Family Funeral. Sandino says goodbye to the children as he leaves April's home for a while but returns and confesses his love for her and his hatred towards her smoking and drinking addiction, she tells him that she's no good in relationships and doesn't really know how to love anyone, he tells her that he'll teach her and the 2 marry and have a block party reception in the end of the film! With that, Maylee forces Keisha out of the house and Cora is left alone praying for the saving of her family (In the Name of Jesus). Privacy Policy * The play characters: Vianne, Keisha, Bobby, Maylee, and the evil villain in the play-Anthony, don't exist in this version. Cora gathers the family to reflect on all of the insight they've gained in spite of all of that has caused them pain in the past (God is the Answer). "Good Woman Down" (Robert F. Aries, Blige, Sean Garrett. While on a date, Sandino tells April he doesn't understand why she is with Randy and asks if she loves Randy. He shows her by kissing her. April goes to Club Indigo for a drink and blames herself for not seeing the signs, just like her mother didn't see the signs with her. The film was directed, produced, and written by Tyler Perry,[3] who also makes an appearance in the film as his signature character Madea. Rob Humanick is an assistant projectionist at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. 4:10. First, giving honor to God, to the head of my life. Bow your head. When Randy arrives, he sees April with the kids and Sandino and heckles him while making not-so subtle advances at Jennifer. Shortly after, Pastor Brian and Wilma (Gladys Knight), a church member, comes to inform April that her mother died from a fatal brain aneurysm while riding on a bus. The next day, while Bobby is packing his bags, he runs into Anthony. Perry's appearances drag the film from the family drama it should be into the realm of comedy, which is wildly off target for the material. HOW TO GET IN TOUCH: 631.838.7435. There were WAY too many singing performances in this movie. Regal Watch how she constantly and confidently changes tone from righteous indignation to emotionally broken to a soul sister over the course of two hours. While working around the house, Sandino surprises April by cleaning himself up and becoming very handsome. While Taraji P. Henson performed "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" with Terrence Howard in the film Hustle & Flow, she did not provide the vocals for her singing parts in I Can Do Bad All by Myself, a 2009 American romantic musical comedy-drama film by Tyler Perry that was released on September 11, 2009. Meanwhile, a Mexican immigrant helps her and attempts to win her heart, but the turmoil continues due to her relationship with her married boyfriend. [4] By comparison, Metacritic gave the film a 55% approval rating of critics based on 13 reviews. * The original plot focused on two sisters feuding because one sister is engaged to the other's ex-husband. I can give you my 20 questions checklist that any good construction insurance broker should be able to answer. Soundtrack To I Can Do Bad All By Myself Lyrics 3. Carl Pertile previously worked with Tyler Perry on his first play. Gosh, I really wanted to love this movie. Once you select Rent you'll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. Keisha's mother, Maylee shows up to her school wearing a blond wig and a mini-skirt, embarrassing Keisha. I Can Do Bad All by Myself is as polished and eager to please audiences as it is remarkably inoffensive. How does Madea's Bible story about St Peter go? Those parts are great, and the only reason why I gave it 3 starsotherwise I would have given it 2. When Madea (Tyler Perry) gets sick, her family comes to her aid. April is comes downstairs and sees the fight for herself, Sandino tells her what happened and at first she didn't want to believe her boyfriend was a pedophile but the incident reminded her of the sexual abuse she suffered in the hands of her mother's boyfriend and she becomes angry at Randy, she convinces him to take a bath to soak the wombs he suffered from the fight and he agrees only to have April try to electrocute him with her radio but he leaps out of the tub for safety then Sandino come in the bathroom and tells him he has 3 minutes to leave the house! At the films outset, a small gang of children sneaks into Madeas home, breaking elderly pothead Joes (also Perry) vintage VCR in the process. Another person Madea is helping out is Bobby, an ex-con. The next morning, Madea brings the kids to April's house, but April doesnt want to be bothered. He'll help you. Read critic reviews. She then asks Sandino if he is a child molester because of all the attention he gives the children. You're almost there! Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself (DVD) $5.99When purchased online Out of Stock About this item Specifications Movie MPAA Rating: Pg-13 Movie Studio: Lionsgate Movie Genre: Comedy Run Time (minutes): 113 Software Format: DVD Language: English Subtitle Language: Spanish, English Street Date: January 12, 2010 TCIN: 11952126 UPC: 031398117100 Directors Tyler Perry Starring Tyler Perry, David Mann, Tamela Mann Genres Drama, Comedy Subtitles English [CC] However, Madea, inexperienced with prayer, attempts to instruct in a scene that plays out comically. I'm tired of talk cuz talk is cheap and I need help to get on my feet. (Ronnie Garrett, Herman (Pnut) Johnson) Club Indigo Band, "Indigo Blues" (Garrett, Johnson) Club Indigo Band, "Lovers Heat" (Garrett, Johnson) Club Indigo Band, "Just Don't Wanna Know/Over It Now" (Winans) , "Oh Lord I Want You to Help Me" (Traditional, arranged by Jerome Chambers & Edward O'Neal) Cheryl Pepsii Riley & Marvin L. Winans, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 05:34. Madea catches them in the act, and one light beating and stern talking to later, learns that their mother is dead and their grandmotherwho takes care of themhas been absent for days. As Jennifer gets her brother's insulin, Randy comes up to Jennifer but she warns him if he does not stop she will tell April but Randy attempts to rape Jennifer, but is fought off by Sandino. Once this is revealed, it is then known why April became an alcoholic due to her stepfather lying to her mother for years over the sexual abuse and why April chose to live a life without children and resenting her stepfather for what he did to her. God of Shadrach, Meshach and the billy goat, who was in the fiery furnace that they barbecued on the day of Pentecost when the Jewish people returned from the Sabbath day up on the mountaintop in Ethiopia. April puts Sandino in her basement and wants to lock him down there because she doesn't know him that well. [3], ===Box office===On its opening weekend, the film opened at #1 with $23,446,785. They tell Madea that their only other relative is their aunt April. Eventually, April and Sandino get married. The next night, Manny needs his insulin shot and Jennifer goes to the kitchen to get it. Really, though, I'd take a whole Madea movie as long as Henson was right there on the screen. Antiques (2,348) Art (11,479) Baby Stuff (600) Books, Comics & Magazines (185,773) Randy jumps out and barely survives, but is ordered to leave the apartment by Sandino. Bobby wants marriage and kids, but Vianne does not see it for her right now. Sandino tries to stop her from drinking, but she pushes him away. He is a handyman from Mexico who is the husband of the first protagonist/anti-heroine April he is played by Adam Rodriguez. The real downside here is Perry as the insufferable Madea. Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself is a 2009 romantic musical comedy-drama film which was released on September 11, 2009. Jennifer: Yeah but she only told us to pray. : I Can Do Bad All by Myself"). . Bobby tells everyone about his job offer in California as Head Foreman, but he is reluctant to accept. April walks in on the fight and Randy claims that Jennifer offered sex with him for money. Madea: The number. He tells her what true love is to him. Jakes'. You can find here all the Netflix charts ( Netflix TOP 10 or what is Trending on Netflix ), iTunes charts, Amazon Prime charts and HBO charts. ==Reception=====Critical reaction===The film has received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics. Depressed, Jennifer goes to Madea wanting to know how to pray. Really? For those of us not yet totally won over by her scabrous antics and homegrown moralizing, this seems an appropriate level of exposure for her breed of satire in what is otherwise a dramatic narrative. They tell her that their only other relative is their Aunt April. Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself is a 2009 romantic musical comedy-drama film which was released on September 11, 2009. Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Jurassic Park Movies Ranked By Tomatometer, The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere Features Sad Bo-Katan, a Bad Baby, and a Pirate Problem, The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of March 2023. I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) | Official Trailer, Full Movie Stream Preview Popcorntimes 1:45 I can do bad all by myself Goebel Jessy 1:52 Can Do Bad Myself: Brian White Pop TV 1:50 Watch I Can Do Bad All By Myself Full Movie Youri Rachel 1:06 Mary J. Blige, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself!' popanas8 2:22 Randy does what Sandino says and never return to the house and come back in April's life again, Sandino went to the Indigo Club where April works only to find that she's drunk and the guilt over not seeing that Randy was a pedophile turned to anger and suspicion over Sandino's loyalty to the children, she accuses him of being a child molester as well, this irritates Sandino and they begin to fight, he tells her about his rough childhood in Mexico but she still doesn't believe and as he left the club angrily? What a magnetic personality and a terrific actress unafraid to do anything the script asks her to do. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. It is revealed that Keisha was the product of a rape that Maylee endured at 13, by the hands of a man her mother let use her for drug money. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "af21dfca1edf993c16e17eb964f6214b" );document.getElementById("facec42938").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When Maylee and Keisha get back from the clinic, Madea admonishes the both of them. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Find all 13 songs in I Can Do Bad All by Myself Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. This leads a hurt Vianne to pull a knife on Anthony, alarming everybody. [7] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. Jennifer: My Grandma Rose used to tell us to pray about things like this. Cora gets Maylee and Keisha to reconcile (Its Gonna Be Hallelujah). 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