4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's right-leaning rating stems from its solution to the protagonist's suffering, which heavily emphasizes faith, personal moral choices, and the establishment of a new relationship built on traditional virtues, rather than systemic critiques.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, focusing on original characters rather than recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative strongly critiques a central male character, portraying him as a villain whose abusive actions drive the protagonist's journey of empowerment and self-discovery.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a fundamental source of strength, healing, and moral guidance for its characters, particularly Helen. Through prayer, church, and biblical principles, characters find the resilience to overcome adversity and practice forgiveness, aligning the narrative with the virtues of the faith.
The film 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and personal growth within that context, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot focuses on the protagonist's personal and romantic struggles, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of a stage play by Tyler Perry. All main characters, including Madea, were conceived and established with their on-screen genders from the original source material. There are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender than their canonical or historical establishment.
The film is an adaptation of Tyler Perry's play, featuring characters explicitly established as Black in the source material. All major characters in the film are portrayed by Black actors, consistent with their original depictions. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
6.5
Critic Ratings
1.5
3.6
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