I Can Do Bad All By Myself [Blu-ray]

Very good

April's (Taraji P. Henson) niece, Jennifer, and her two nephews, Byron and Manny, need a place to stay. She doesn't want anything to do with them because, Randy (Brian White), her married boyfriend, doesn't like children, but she lets them move in since they have no place else to go. But just until the one who has been taking care of them is found. Sandino, a good looking Columbian immigrant, is new in town and he also needs a place to live. Even though she's not happy about it, April allows this handyman to rent her basement. April sings in a night club and she likes to sleep all day, but now there are others in her space, and she isn't happy with the new arrangement at all.April is a woman who doesn't care about anyone but herself. She's not a bad person. She's an unhappy person dissatisfied with her life and still burdened by things that happened in her past, so she has a wall up and she is determined not to let anybody in. She doesn't even like it when others tell her that they'll be praying for her. I don't know if she was angry at God or if she didn't think she deserved His love, but I was glad when she realized church was the place to go so she could begin to find peace. And as for the opposite sex, I don't think any man really cared about her until Sandino.Sandino (Adam Rodriguez) is a man with a good heart. Bad things have happened to him in the past, but, unlike April, he isn't holding onto those experiences; at least not in a bad way. He reaches out to others - particularly children - because of what he went through. He is a very likeable character with lots of good attributes.Sixteen year old Jennifer (Hope Olaide Wilson) didn't trust anyone because nobody ever gave her a reason to trust them. She wasn't used to anyone being kind to her unless they wanted something in return and that was sad. She had way too much on her for a girl her age; too many responsibilities and I'm thinking, too many bad memories. She wasn't just an older sister to her brothers, Byron and Manny; she was the one who took care of them. (All of them have been through a lot in their young lives). She was an angry girl who was always on her guard and that was understandable. She was also afraid. I don't feel like I'm gonna make it - it was really heartbreaking to hear this young girl speak those words. I felt so bad for her.I own only a few of Tyler Perry's plays on DVD and I watch his television shows on occasion, but I have seen every one of his movies and own all but one on DVD. There are some movies where I couldn't see the Christian theme; however it is very strong in this film and I was glad about that. The church scene had me saying, Amen! Also, I enjoy the movies with Madea because she makes me laugh. She can be a wild woman but she is also a woman of wisdom (unless she's telling Bible stories :). What Madea said to Jennifer at the kitchen table was something this young girl needed to hear. I really liked that scene.I Can Do Bad All by Myself: I enjoyed the movie and I love to listen to Mary J Blige sing the uplifting song. It was also nice to see Gladys Knight and to hear her sing. And Marvin Winans' songs: You Just Don't Wanna Know /Over it Now/Oh Lord, I Want You to Help Me - so inspirational and healing. I was disappointed when I couldn't find a soundtrack.Good acting, good singing, good messages - One of Tyler Perry's best.

I do not know about you but I am a very big fan of Tyler Perry movies weather its a Madea one or not. This one is and has a great plot with great acting and as always many well know actors who give incredible preformances and you throw in a dash here and there of Madea and its a great movie to enjoy. I also love one of the scenes where a teenager quotes Madea on portions that involve the Bible. Of course they are a bit mixed up and the girl is asked where did you get that. Here response is Madea. I Can Do Bad All By Myself is another beautiful Tyler Perry film that is for all ages to enjoy

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself is a touching and entertaining film that delivers on all fronts.Engaging Storyline: A perfect blend of drama, comedy, and heartfelt moments.Outstanding Performances: Stellar acting by the entire cast, especially Taraji P. Henson.Inspiring Message: Delivers a powerful message about resilience and redemption.Highly recommended for anyone looking for a movie that is both emotionally moving and entertaining!

I love all of Tyler perry's movies they are very very awesome

Really liked this movie, will be watching again. Glad I bought it

One of Tyler Perry's best roles & one of Taraji P. Henson's best performances. Taraji stars April-a nightclub singer who's sleeping with a married man that takes care of all the bills. Well, she has a niece & 2 nephews that get in trouble breaking in Madea's house & must pay off the debt they owe. The kids stay with April's mom but haven't heard from her in a few days. So Madea takes them to their closest relative, April who hates kids with a passion & only cares about herself. That all changes when April gets word from the pastor (Mario Winans) that her mom passed away one day on the bus from a brain aneurysm. Hurt by the recent tragedy & torn between her own selfish ways & doing the right things for the kids, she eventually moves the kids into her house for good & learns how to love & care for other in the process. It's a very heartfelt message as only Tyler Perry could bring to the table & no one could be more believable playing this role than Taraji P. Henson.

Good movie