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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005 · Movie · 1h 57m · PG-13

Sixth of the 13 Madea films by score. I Can Do Bad All By Myself leads at 55, ahead of Joe's College Road Trip (53).

Synopsis

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life, and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Ratings

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb5.8/1042%
Rotten Tomatoes15%21%
Metacritic36/10021%
TMDB6.5/10248 votes16%
Balasaur Score46100%

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