Denise Boutte, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott

"Why Did I Get Married" will be the big screen adaptation of Perry's stage play about the trials of marriage, and what happens to one family when a sexy young temptress arrives on the scene.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: Tyler Perry

Release Date: October 12, 2007

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DVD Release Date: February 12, 2008

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  • April 5, 2008
    What a very good movie from Tyler Perry. I have really enjoyed all of the films that Tyler has written thus far especially "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tyler Perry and the entire cast are great. The deep messages that area always placed in these films ...( read more)along with a strong characters.

    Why Did I Get Married is a film that centers around 4 couples that yearly go on a vacation together for a Couples Retreat. Each is going through something serious that is keeping each couple apart.
  • March 24, 2008
    The big screen adaptation of Perry's stage play about the trials of marriage, and what happens to one family when a sexy young temptress arrives on the scene. Four couples, who are also best friends, converge on a house in the mountains for a week-long retreat that has become the...( read more)ir ritual of sorts to help work out their marital problems and ask the question "Why did I get married?". Though the couples have committed to being physically present for the week, some of them have not been emotionally present in their respective marriages for quite some time. The week is not planned out in a well-programmed sequence, so the events unfold somewhat spontaneously, beginning with their "adventures" in getting up to the mountain retreat. The first couple, Diane (Sharon Leal) and Terry (Tyler Perry), drives up together and argues most of the way because Diane refused to leave her job at the office and constantly gets calls on her blackberry or makes calls instead of talking to Terry. The other couple Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus (Michael Jai White)takes public transportation. Angela constantly argues with Marcus and with anyone who dares to interrupt them. Sheila (Jill Scott) is left to deplane (because of her weight and the requirement to purchase two seats) and drive the long distance in the snow, while her husband Mike (Richard T. Jones) continues on the flight with Sheila's single friend, Trina. Patricia (Janet Jackson) and Gavin (Malik Yoba) arrive by limo cab. Their journey is not documented, however, right before they leave to go to the retreat, Gavin shows up to pick up Patricia at a lecture she was giving (she is the author of a book called "Why did I get married?") and artlessly dodges a question about their marriage. The movie follows couples as they decide to get away from their everyday lives and vacation in the Colorado mountains. It's beautifully shot. One by one things start to unravel and couples start bickering and fighting. Marriages are put to the test in this movie and it just shows how much two people who are committed to a marriage can accomplish if they put their heart and soul into it. It's all about the giving and the taking. Some marriages don't last and others do. Overall a very fine performance from everyone involved. Tyler Perry does a great job. You will be pleased when watching the movie. I can do nothing, but applaud Tyler in his efforts, as a black man trying to do a positive thing. He is not making violent movies, he is just bringing reality to light.
  • March 16, 2008
    Why Did I Get Married is a film that has a lot that's good but feels uncompleted and rushed.
    I'll be the first to admit I'm not a Tyler Perry fan. (Yes I'm aware that the white 16 year old kid isn't exactly his target audience.) but this is easily his best flick (I also know tha...( read more)t doesn't say much but keep reading.) Just sadly the good doesn't make up for the problems of Why Did I Get Married.
    The problems are that Perry doesn't spend enough time establishing of the characters which is a shame because there are some strong work trying to get out of this film. We have some characters who are flawed but you know that there trying to help and the best performances of the film from Jill Scott and Malik Yoba (Ice on Arrested Development.) is helped because there will written characters. Then you have characters that are nothing more then black stereotypes and you get horrible performances because if it. As for the story it's a great concept not taken to it's full advantage.
    Perry is getting better and I think it's great that we now have black filmmakers making mainstream films that try to get away from certain ideas and I'm sure once Perry gets the loose screws fixed with his writing, he'll be someone to watch. Just Why Did I Get Married won't be the film to do that.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending destruction...

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  • January 2, 2008
    um....didn't see the end...pretty good stuff tho
  • November 9, 2009
    this is very good movie i like janet jackson for being a big sister for everybody
  • November 5, 2009
    A very good movie to learn from
  • September 25, 2009
    iwatched this movie 2 weeks ago. I have to say its real gud
  • September 19, 2009
    I really enjoyed this movie it was real like all his movies and can't wait for #2 to come out.
  • September 18, 2009
    makes u think about ur relationship decisions

Critic Reviews


October 17, 2007
Armond White, The New York Press

It's alarming that American film critics alienate themselves from the aspects of Perry's films that should be universal. full review

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Comments


  • alexious68
    December 7, 2008
    I can not get enough of this movie it explains alot about what's going on in peoples lives good movie!!!
  • xxiDORKxx
    August 20, 2008
    i love all of tyler perry's movies and plays...they are soo funny
  • hotbren009
    November 9, 2007
    Tyler i think you're the best i've seen in a loooong time you're so talented..i've watched all movies & plays,,why did i get married,,in my island we would wicked,meaning the best
  • djgang13
  • severolima21
    October 23, 2007
    Why Did I Get
  • charish1266
    October 23, 2007
    ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I HAVE SEEN IN A GOOD LONG WHILE. IT MADE ME QUESTION MY RELATIONSHIP AND WANT TO MAKE SOME LONG AWAITED CHANGES. ITS DEFINITELY A MUST SEE. IF YOU ARE IN A QUESTIONABLE RELATIONSHIP GET YOUR PARTNER AND INSIST THEY SEE THIS MOVIE WITH YOU THAN ASK YOURSELF IS YOUR CURRENT RELATIONSHIP WORTH IT. I DID!!!!!
  • moskits2
    October 18, 2007
    tyler yur are the king of comedy and janet long time no see since the last movie you acted with the late tupac poetic justice.
  • Poochie68
    October 16, 2007
    Love this, Tyler during his BET interview was right "every woman whether married or dating should watch this" there is something it for you. There was moments of much laughter and yes some tears throughout the movie. Tasha and Jill were the bomb.

    Poochie
  • sexikd
    October 9, 2007
    ive gotta see this, i just know it's good- tyler perry is one talented brotha.
  • guilas27
    October 8, 2007
    It is a movie that must be watch by all,for it teaches us the true meaning of those vows that has been said at the altar.Its not merely words but those vows are life to live by every seconds as if they are are breath.Thanks for this movie.May God help us.

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