The Lincolnian

Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: Entertainment

Tyler Perry is enjoying much success after the release of his new movie, "Why Did I Get Married?"

The tall, lean, cinnamon complexioned man with charming eyes and a heart break smile has marked his place in American history.

From plays to movies Tyler Perry has surpassed making a mediocre income; he has significantly prospered into a huge success. Perry the phenomenal playwright, actor, and film director has taken the essence of comic relief to a more serious disposition. His new Hollywood hit, released from Liongate films, Why did I get married strays far from his original moral and comedic centered movies and plays such as Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Family Reunion, House of Payne and The Diary of a Mad Black Woman.

In this new movie Perry captures the fundamental nature of the trials and tribulations that American married couples in endure. Throughout the movie, rigid experiences of sex, adultery, and divorce are exposed. The movie also opens up doubtful aspects in relationships that men and women are often uncomfortable to converse about in relation to their marriage. Why Did I Get Married is based on a book that Janet Jackson's character wrote about couples trying to keep the spark in their marriage ignited after years of being married.

Jackson's character, who plays the role of a successful author and therapist, organizes a relationship retreat for her college friends. The setting of the movie reveals the unity and forthcoming bond of the characters. Perry intrigues his movie audience with the incredible cast of stars like Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, and Tasha Smith. The movie is superb! It enables viewers to question their own relationships; it will make you laugh, and even cry.

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