I have seen all the Madea plays and recently saw this movie. I am surprised at the wide swing of sheer emotion or lack of tolerance expressed in the reviews of this movie. The Madea character was over the top and was clearly for comedy relief, but she brought up some very good issues.Some people have a big issue with seeing a man dressed as a woman. This reminded me of Martin Lawrence doing "Big Momma" or Robin Williams as "Mrs. Doubtfire.", what's the big deal don't let that distract from the movie, just go with it. I think people are too critical of other races or the way others live. This movie was clearly written and designed to show things from an Africian-American perspective which is o'k; he is Black. If you don't get everything or agree with everything that is going on that's o'k. As far as the sex and drug references did you see "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" or "American Pie?" I think they had more. What are they rated on this site. They aren't classics or heavy dramas, so why so hard on this movie? Some movies are just entertaining and a bit silly. Movies generally try to make a point or 2 with the exception being slasher movies and I don't see people getting so worked up over them. I think Mr. Perry was trying to give some insight to being Black, and life in both the rich and poor Black community but in a lighthearted way. I think Mr. Perry was trying to say that God is very important to most people, especially Blacks and he feels that if we try to do everything without putting God first; we will fail. I think he was trying to show that life has ups and downs for all people. He may have exaggerated and stereotyped some things that go on in the Black community and he may have over simplified the solutions to some serious problems like divorce, drugs, and violence, but it's a movie. Lighten up a little people.
Review of Diary of a Mad Black Woman
