I'm still stuck on the fat as hell part. Sheila chastises Mike for physically abusing her during their marriage. Angela You couldn’t even call me to tell me that? Troy & Sheila get hitched off-screen, and she later gives an amazing speech about how much they love each other to her friends. Sheila doesn't tell Troy that she is transporting Mike, her ex-husband, to some chemotherapy treatments and then caring for him afterward. Angela confesses to checking bank statements, credit-card receipts, car mileage and even Marcus' heart rate whenever she suspects he is cheating on her. Patricia surprises Gavin by announcing their divorce to all their friends before clearing it with him. Terry and Dianne (TYLER PERRY and SHARON LEAL) appear to be the happiest, but Terry is slowly suspecting Dianne of having an affair. Mike shares with Sheila that he has cancer, and she secretly agrees to transport him to some chemotherapy treatments. He is a social drinker. Marcus likens Mike's low sperm count to his "players being on the sidelines." This sends Angela into a rage, and she actually interrupts Marcus' "ESPN Sportscenter"-like TV show while it is live on the air with her accusations of his infidelity. Mike then tells Sheila he wants a divorce, after cheating on her and she smashes a wine bottle over his head knocking him out. Patricia sneaks up behind a scared Marcus and Terry moments after Gavin has broken into his old house. He can be violent when pushed. Angela catches her gardener/housekeeper having sex with a woman in her and Marcus' bed. MUSIC (INAPPROPRIATE) : All the couples suddenly decide they can't stay in the house any longer after all the secrets. Violence The third couple is overweight Sheila and conceited Mike. Due to the weather, the roads have been closed for the night and she has no choice but to spend the night in the office. A drunken Gavin sets fire to a photo album filled with cherished pictures of his late son. Her very jealous ex-husband, Mike, although still with Trina, tries to weasel his way back into her good graces, but she tells him to go enjoy Trina as his "20", referring to the 80/20 rule. During the week, each person's secret comes out. Male-female relations, especially African-American ones in this case, in modern times. Due to crowd noise at the screening, the following should be considered a minimum: Phrases: "Bullsh*t," "Oh, sh*t," "It's always the same damn thing," "Because he's a damn fool," "That damn fool," "I don't give a damn about your job!" It was inspired by Perry's play of the same name. "Damn it, Sheila! Angela cooks dinner for Marcus after finishing with her list, but he suspects she is trying to poison him. Terry suspects infidelity when Dianne brings home flowers without a note, but with a note-holder still in the bouquet. : His bare chest and stomach are exposed. ©1996-2020 Screen It, Inc. TYLER PERRY plays a married family man who comes to suspect his wife is cheating on him. He is a hard drinker at times and turns violent and abusive when inebriated. [3], Perry invited experienced and neophyte African-American actors to a reading of an early script in order to field reactions, including Danny! Divorce. ... Why Did I Get Married - Trena Said You Might Like It - Duration: 2:18. This sends Angela into a rage, and she actually interrupts Marcus' "ESPN Sportscenter"-like TV show while it is live on the air with her accusations of his infidelity. Neither Janet Jackson nor Jill Scott are featured on the soundtrack. Drinking is present throughout, jokey references are made to characters smoking marijuana and crack cocaine, and there is one scene of cigarette smoking. All four couples plus Mike enjoy mixed drinks while playing cards during their first night at the resort. Angela So you working late again, Marcus? *WL�iMd�HJ��(�$�]��d__kq�{k� �Ŋ�HJ�$Jv�܏���Wq���M��E�UqN���Ss�^��Ģ�R2�,K9�J-S�駦�ߖd�!��ѫ�-���oǏ>�"}ٟ >stream (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). Breakfast is a noisy affair with the arguing couples and Angela insulting Trina, the only single woman on the retreat, whom she instantly disliked. A drunk Gavin swigs from a bottle of vodka and assaults Patricia, pinning her down on a sofa, yelling at her, pouring vodka on her, smashing picture frames, and eventually lighting on fire a photo album that contains pictures of their late son. Subsequently, Perry created a comedy-drama television series based upon the two films titled Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. take an empty wine bottle and hit Mike on the head with it. "I will bust a cap in that ass," "She'll be terrorizing your black ass," "Your ghetto ass," "You little nosey asses," "Get your ass outta here!" During the infamous dinner scene, Marcus chokes Angela after the latter admits to giving Marcus an STD. Topics ToTalk About is a 2007 dramedy starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Richard T. Jones, Lamman Rucker and Keesha Sharp. It's time for one of those weeks, and all four relationships are strained: Patricia and her husband Gavin have the shadow of grief between them; Terry believes that Diane has abandoned him for her work; Angela, who's built a successful business, belittles her husband Marcus, who works for her; Mike is cruel to Sheila, his religious, overweight wife. Directed by Tyler Perry. TASHA SMITH plays his wife, who has a flash temper and doesn't care about embarrassing him or herself in public places when she feels the need to lash out.