By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Sandino arrives and tries to stop her, but April is enraged, as she explains that she was sexually abused by her stepfather Lee, who then lied about it to her mother, thus causing April to lose her faith in the people that cared about her. Over time, Sandino and April become friends and Sandino fixes a ruined bedroom in her house making Manny and Bryon happy except Jennifer who feels April doesn't want them there. The film was directed, produced, and written by Tyler Perry,[3] who also makes an appearance in the film as his signature character Madea. April is devastated by the news and seeks comfort from Randy, however he is sleeping and shrugs off April's attempt to seek comfort. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Reuben Cannon, 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. When Maylee and Keisha get back from the clinic, Madea admonishes the both of them. "[13] The A.V. Carl Pertile previously worked with Tyler Perry on his first play. He tells her what true love is to him. The play marks for the first official appearance of the well-known fictional character Madea, who is portrayed by Perry. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. The film would have benefitted with more Madea and less religious musical interludes; after all, Madea can moralize without making the audience question whether they're at a Sunday matinee or church. Sept. 11, 2009. Coming Soon. Cora tries to get through to her, but Maylee will not have it. Well, she needed to be to make it better. What is the Spanish language plot outline for I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)? Comedy, Drama. Brian White is an American actor known for his roles in The Family Stone,The Game Plan and12 Rounds. Comedy, I Can Do Bad All By Myself. When the new living situation threatens to become permanent she resolves to send them to foster care, provoking the ire of her live-in Mexican handyman (Adam Rodriguez) and Tanya (Mary J. Blige), her best friend. Shortly afterward, Pastor Brian and Wilma, a church member, come to inform April that her mother Rose died from a fatal brain aneurysm while riding on a city bus and was cremated. (18) 51min 2013 7+. I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS Tamela Mann -. X-Ray 16+. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! Later that night, Tanya, Club Indigo's bartender, sings "I Can Do Bad". You know the number? The only thing that bugged me was the sets most of them looked really fake but that was it. The film is also notable for being Taraji P. Henson's first starring role. I guess I can try. The plot focuses on one story instead on a bunch of them. then this page has got you covered. She also starred in the critically acclaimed filmHidden Figures and has playedCookie Lyonin FoxTV seriesEmpire. As they talk, the doorbell rings and it is Mr. Brown, who is mad at Madea for giving his dog sleeping pills. He tells her what true love is to him. Lionsgate Films. Coming Soon. 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. Depressed, Jennifer goes to Madea wanting to know how to pray. Bobby returns, flirting with Vianne, and tells her his story of how he was incarcerated. Not much deeper than what is on the surface, just cast and crew talking about the cast, with universal praise. 4:16. Comedy 2002 2 hr 21 min. Madea gets a call from an Eric Jones offering Bobby a job and relays the message to Bobby and Vianne. Tyler Perry, Producer: Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Both Madea and Vianne find him very attractive, though Vianne would not like to admit it. You can view additional information about each I Can Do Bad All by Myself actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. When Madea (Tyler Perry) catches three young siblings raiding her home, she takes matters into her own hands and delivers the children to their only relative: Aunt April (Taraji P. Henson). You ain't feel the anointing? Their scheme may have worked if they had broken into any home besides Madea's (Tyler Perry). Maylee comes back, angrily relaying the details to the boys. But all praying is is talking to God and having a conversation with him. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. When Anthony calls, Maylee drops everything to assist him, leaving Keisha all alone (Motherless Child). PG-13 (Sexual Assault of a Child|Mature Thematic Material|Drug References|Smoking|Violence), Comedy, One Sunday morning, Sandino eagerly knocks on April's bedroom door to get April ready for church, but Randy threatens to kill Sandino if he continues to spend time with April. [8], Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum gave the movie an "A" grade, saying, "After a summer of phony, pasty rom-coms, do this: See a movie where old-fashioned notions of love, faith, strength, and the possibility of redemption are taken seriously. ==Differences from the stage play==* Tyler Perry's famous characters, Mr. Brown and Cora, had main roles in the stage play; they are absent in the film. At first, April, a boozy nightclub singer who leeches off her married boyfriend, wants nothing to do with them, but when a Mexican immigrant named Sandino (Adam Rodriguez) rents a room in her basement, April begins to realize that life may hold more possibilities. Depressed, Jennifer goes to Madea wanting to know how to pray. Bobby realizes he really wants to stay with Vianne even though she says she's not ready for a relationship. [15], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) - Summary", https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1385912/soundtrack, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009): Reviews", "Box Office Report: Tyler Perry's 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself' is No. [4] The rest of the cast consists of Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian White, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, and Marvin L. Winans. I Can Do Bad All by Myself is a Christian-oriented romantic comedy drama with occasional drag interludes and several overlong musical numbers speaking to the state of its Troubled Person du jour. Yes, I suppose the audience needed a familiar face to dive into the movie, but I wish that face hadn't been Madea. After hearing the childrens troubles, Madea welcomes them and feeds them. Perry was not able to produce a soundtrack album for the film due to the various record companies involved. Taraji P. Henson is a force of nature in this Tyler Perry film. [Chorus:] I don't need no one to put me down. Privacy Policy Randy barely jumps out just in time, and Sandino orders him to leave in three minutes. Feeling hurt at her unfair accusations, Sandino says farewell to the children and leaves. A film adaptation titled I Can Do Bad All By Myself, was released on September 11, 2009. I'm singing to Jesus and I'm going to make the gospel trumpet and I'm going to ask you to help me and if you don't do it, you're going to be the only one that don't. So, Richard Aaron, I'm not going to humble myself. Jamecia Bennett and Quan Howell originally had parts in the show that were cut early on in the original run. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Once Anthony leaves, Maylee apologizes to Vianne for everything. Vianne, left with all the rubble of the night, tries to reflect (Lord I'm Sorry). | I Can Do Bad By Myself has some pretty big flaws, but what it doesnt make a mistake in is acting and story, I really enjoyed this film and I recommend it. But the ex-husband is holding her back from her parental responsibilities. Stream It Or Skip It: 'A Sunday Affair' on Netflix, a Lukewarm Nollywood Love-Triangle Drama. Randy jumps out and barely survives, but is ordered to leave the apartment by Sandino. At one point in Tyler Perry's latest tonal trainwreck, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Taraji P. Henson launches into a monologue about her . While everyone is preparing for dinner, Bobby, taking a shower, runs downstairs to get some soap. Whos in the cast of I Can Do Bad All By Myself? 11 I Can Do Bad All By Myself was first released in 2009 Credit: Alamy Who's in the cast of I Can Do Bad All By Myself? I Can Do Bad All by Myself cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Maylee gets a call from the school nurse about Keisha. Drama, Original Language: How are ratings calculated?Toggle ExpandToggle Expand. I have a problem with that. Vianne and Anthony were loosely adapted for A Madea Family Funeral. The music wasn't for me, many people may enjoy that but its just boring music to me, but hey, its my opinion. Madea: The number. Anthony threatens Bobby to move away to California and leave Vianne alone for good. Sandino tells her that she can't love anyone until she learns to love herself. After a few minutes of hesitation, Vianne decides to chase Bobby down before he leaves. Knight was nominated for a Golden Globe for her lead in the filmPipe Dreamsand acted oppositeHarrison Fordin Hollywood Homicide. English, Director: 1h 53m. Also, that April needs a good man and maybe Sandino is the one for April. Bobby tells Anthony that Vianne never loved him. PG-13 (Sexual Assault of a Child|Mature Thematic Material|Drug References|Smoking|Violence), Genre: The cast members of I Can Do Bad All by Myself have been in many other movies, so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with. Jennifer tells her that she should recognize Sandino as a good man. As time passes, April and Sandino get married. Madea and Brown get into a light insulting match, leaving Vianne and Bobby to call the vet. 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. April sends Randy to take a bath and while bathing, she threatens to electrocute him with a plugged-in radio. 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. Jakes'. Madea offers her unique brand of help when a selfish alcoholic singer's life is turned upside down by the arrival of her late sister's three neglected kids and a kindhearted handyman. Feb 22, 2023. Company Credits He tells April that he is in love with her, but he wants April to love him back the same way he loves her. Cinemark * The play characters: Vianne, Keisha, Bobby, Maylee, and the evil villain in the play-Anthony, don't exist in this version. I Can Do Bad All By Myself was directed, produced, and written by Perry. Keisha confides in her aunt about her troubles with the kids at school as they all bully her except for one kid, named Kelly. I Can Do Bad All by Myself received generally positive reviews from critics. I'm telling you, just just be obedient as the lord lays it on your heart. The film opens with April, a self-centered, alcoholic singer, performing at the nightclub Club Indigo where she works. This leads a hurt Vianne to pull a knife on Anthony, alarming everybody. On the other side of town, Madea and Joe Simmons catch Jennifer, Manny, and Byron breaking into their house. Maylee, upset, refuses to believe her. Watchlist. He appeared in crime series Murder In The First and sci-fi drama Colony. Verified Purchase. An irresponsible, alcoholic singer must care for her niece and nephews after the teenagers commit a crime in this heartfelt . 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. 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. | [7], ==External links==* Template:Official website* Template:IMDb title* Template:Allmovie title* Template:Mojo title* Template:Rotten-tomatoes* Template:Metacritic film* Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself at MovieSet, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1385912/soundtrack, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Shortly afterward, Jennifer, Manny, and Byron return to April's after searching for their grandmother, and April dejectedly tells them the news. He'll help you. As always, Madea's cockeyed outlook on life saves the day and guarantees side-splitting laughs along the way. As well as releasing 13 studio albums, Blige has starred in films such asPrison Song,Rock Of Ages,Betty And Coretta and Black Nativity. After deciding against involving law enforcement or "shanking" the children herself, Madea delivers them to the doorstep of their only locatable relative: April (Taraji P. Henson), their aunt. Terms and Policies God of Mary J. Blige Jennifer: Madea, that doesn't sound right. Lionsgate Films, Production Co: [6] As of October 25, the film has grossed $51,733,921. An uplifting drama infused with music and Tyler Perry's trademark mixture of laughter and heart, I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF features dramatic and musical performances by Gladys Knight, Marvin Winans and Mary J. Blige. Sandino tells her that she can't love anyone until she learns to love herself. Bizarrely, April's molestation went unresolved when Rose, the much revered matriarch of the family, kept silent on the issue. The actor also played Luke AlvezinCriminal Minds and had a role in season 4 ofUgly Betty. Nightclub Club Indigo where she works and tells her his story of how he was.. 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