Why Did I Get Married?, 2007, Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott
Why Did I Get Married? is a film adaptation written and directed by Tyler Perry, which was inspired by the play of the same name. The movie stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Sharon Leal, and Perry himself. The film was released in the United States on October 12, 2007.
The film is the third film that Tyler Perry has directed and the fourth film he has written.
The film was not screened in advance for critics. As of October 15, 2007 on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 43% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 14 reviews. On Metacritic, the film had an average score of 60 out of 100 based on 7 reviews..
In its opening weekend, the film grossed an estimated $21.5 million in 2,011 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking #1 at the box office.
Plot summary
The film is about the difficulty of maintaining a solid relationship in modern times. Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend go to Colorado for their annual week-long reunion, but the mood shifts when one couple's infidelity comes to light. Secrets are revealed and each couple begins to question their own marriage. Over the course of the week, the couples battle with issues of commitment, betrayal and forgiveness and examine their lives.
Cast
* Tyler Perry as Terry
* Sharon Leal as Diane
* Janet Jackson as Patricia
* Malik Yoba as Gavin
* Jill Scott as Sheila
* Richard T. Jones as Mike
