Taraji P. Henson (known from her role as the lead actress in Baby Boy) and Adam Rodriguez (CSI: Miami actor) team up with three major recording artists: Gladys Knight, Marvin Winans and none other than Mary J. Blige to perform in a film that can only be described as a riveting, thought-provoking and inspirational.
April, played by Henson, is a scarred woman who doesn't know how to love herself or others. She drinks and smokes incessantly and she is sleeping with a married man (need I say more?). Perry revolves the plot around April's life, which comes to a screeching halt when Madea (Perry) shows up on her doorstep with three kids (her dead sister's daughter and two sons).
Sandino, (Rodriguez character) is a humble Columbian man who shows up at a local church seeking refuge. He is advised by the pastor (Marvin Winans) and first lady (Gladys Knight) to trade his handy-man services for room and board at April's house, which definitely needs a little TLC. Sandino immediately takes a liking to April's niece and nephews and tries to piece their broken lives back together again.
Tanya (Mary J. Blige), April's friend and crooning barkeep at the lounge where she works, is a great identifier of what a true friend is supposed to be. She tries her best to keep April grounded while being a constant source of support and love.
Like any Tyler Perry movie, the characters go through a series of dramatic and climactic events which lead to enlightenment of self and of the world around them.
This film is a must see because of the powerful song ballads, decent (not great) acting, and magnificent story line that leaves you feeling a sense of fulfillment and personal triumph in matters of the heart.
You have got to get into this people...It's Fun for crying out loud!
-Lawrence G.
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