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I Can Do Bad All By Myself (Full Screen Edition)

Tyler Perry (Actor, Director, Producer), Taraji Henson (Actor) Rated:
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Genre African-American
Format Multiple Formats, AC-3, NTSC, Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, Subtitled, Dolby
Contributor The Tyler Perry Company, Tyler Perry, Taraji Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Reuben Cannon, Brian White
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 53 minutes

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After Madea (Tyler Perry) catches some children looting her home, she turns them over to their Aunt April (Taraji P. Henson), a nightclub singer who wants nothing to do with her late sister's kids. But things begin to change when a handyman (Adam Rodriguez) decides to rent a room in her basement. Now nothing will ever be the same as April finds love, faith, family - and herself - in this inspirational romantic comedy featuring performances by Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight and Marvin L. Winans.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ LGT26768DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Tyler Perry
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, AC-3, NTSC, Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, Subtitled, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 53 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2010
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Tyler Perry, Taraji Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian White
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Tyler Perry, Reuben Cannon
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Lionsgate
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002VKB0LU
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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Love is a lesson that we all must learn!
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Love is a lesson that we all must learn!
I expected to laugh, cry, be convicted, and to get peace for my situation. That what Tyler Perry's movie are designed to do. Job well done, with all star cast and superb acting from all. Awesome movie.
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  • V.Rob
    5.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
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    good
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  • Trina Burchett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Learn to Love
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2010
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    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.
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  • Christie F
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt and Entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
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    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!
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  • Gary Roen
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Nice To Have a Copy of this movie again
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023
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    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
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  • Donia Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars I can do bad all by myself
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
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    I love all of Tyler perry's movies they are very very awesome
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  • Kathina Molina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
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    Really liked this movie, will be watching again. Glad I bought it
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  • Amyanna Bryan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good drama comedy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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    Interesting story, excellent acting and overall a nice way to spend an hour and a half. Have tissues ready for those who can relate to the main character. Excellent music and singing.
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  • Aleesha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
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    Good movie
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars 'A Very Good, Funny And Inspirational Movie!'
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2020
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    I loved this movie very much! I loved actress Taraji P. Henson's performance as April, a 'low-rent' nightclub singer who drinks, smokes cigarettes and sleeps in all day who winds up taking in her sister's three kids. At first, she didn't want to look after the kids because April is a very selfish woman who only thinks of herself, she is in a relationship with a married man and she has a difficult time trusting people. I also liked singer/actress Mary J. Blige as April's best friend Tonya; of course actor/writer/director Tyler Perry steals the show as Madea and Joe! Hilarious! Actor Adam Rodriguez was good as the handyman who, miraculously, loses his accent in the movie! Singer Gladys Knight and Pastor Marvin Winans were great as the pastor and Sister Wilma of the local church which moved me to tears as well as the children (I was angry at the character Randy who almost raped Jennifer and he was nearly electrocuted); I loved the ending of the movie when April and the handyman got married! Beautiful! April was hurting but in the end she finds true happiness with the help of the handyman, Tonya, Madea, the pastor, Sister Wilma and God; I felt bad when April's mother passed away and she fell apart. This is a feel-good movie and once again, Tyler Perry delivered a great story that anyone can relate to! I loved it!
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  • A. I. Besteller
    1.0 out of 5 stars falsche Region geliefert
    Reviewed in Germany on January 2, 2014
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    da die DVD für die falsche Region ( bei mir ist Region2 hinterlegt) hoffe ich auf einen Tausch. Ansonsten ist der Kauf wertlos. Vielen Dank
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  • Leeanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars DVD - Tyler Perry
    Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2020
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    Great movie with a good story line
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  • Imani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this film...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2013
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    I've seen some not so good write ups about this film. But I loved it. Taraji P Henson strong presence as the selfish, but redeemable, lounge singer April is no surprise, as is Brian White, who plays April's married lover, Randy, and is the irredeemable villain of the piece. And her world is interrupted by her niece and nephews, who are brought to her by Madea (the most famous of Tyler Perry's alter egos), when their grandmother, April's own mother goes missing, and by Adam Garcia, from CSI Miami fame, plays Sandino, a Colombian immigrant sent by the pastor (Marvin Winans) to fix April's house in exchange for room and board, sees the vulnerability April tries to hide from the world and falls in love with her

    I think that the whole over the top thing with Tyler's movies is the thing that's most endearing about them. The whole Madea being involved sometimes seemed out of step with this movie, because she seemed so separate from it, but she's just so funny and good hearted I can forgive her for wanting to involve herself and her brother Joe. And I like the moral and morale of the story. I'm not a Christian but I can still be uplifted by the process of April's realisations and redemption. And I loved the music. Pastor Winans was wicked!

    Other surprise guests were Gladys Knight and Mary J Blige. They did what they did best and sang, but as actors, they were also very crucial to the plot, mainly as older and younger versions of April's conscience.

    And why shouldn't everything turn out alright in the end? Isn't that what we'd all like? There's enough misery in the world. Realism wrapped in a little escapism is what Tyler does best (or is that the other way around?). Whatever. Enjoy!!
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  • Fernando Gomez Belmont
    5.0 out of 5 stars Llegó bien
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 6, 2025
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    Es un estupendo producto, contiene:
    1 disco DVD
    Audio original en ingles 5.1 y 2.0 Dolby digital
    Doblajes al español
    Subtitulos en español
    Región 1
    es muy recomendable para la colección, el envío como siempre excelente, gracias.
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