Comments on: Behind the Scenes of For Colored Girls

By: crystal g.

crystal g. — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:28:58 +0000

loved the film… people say i would be disappointed if i end up reading the book

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:54:05 +0000

I saw the movie opening night and I really enjoyed it I could understand the poems, but I could hear others who didn’t understand, I think it’s so sad when we see ourselves in a movie and were still in denial. This movie is good therapy for women and if we receive the message and apply it to our lives we will be better girls, young ladies, and women. Thank you Tyler Perry and God Bless you

By: I Am Your People

I Am Your People — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:56:22 +0000

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By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:12:46 +0000

I saw “For Colored Girls” yesterday and was plesantly surprised. Everyone is right in that it is definately not the play nor the choreopoem that Shange wrote. It is like the half sister to the poem and I will push my feelings about Tyler Perry’s other work aside when I saw that I “enjoyed” the film. The subject matter is tough but when you have amazing actors, you can easily become engrossed in what they are saying. A substantial part of the movie is based on each of the characters portrait monologues i.e. a monologue that references an event or issue they consistently struggle with. Those pieces are lifted almost verbatum from the play. And those moments are magical. Um… hello… Philicia Rashad! I need her in my life either as Claire Huxtable or as Gilda the apartment manager. Anika Noni Rose’s monologue was heart-wrenching. And just as it because too heavy, Loretta Devine sweeps in with a fresh breath of comedy and truthful light-heartedness. Those moments are worth seeing regardless of your feelings of TP or adaptations. Seeing that many black women on screen is beautiful and every single one held her own. I am glad that I supported it. Even if I won’t go see “Madea’s Family Bar-Be-Que” or “House of Payne: The Movie”.

By: Dionne

Dionne — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:02:18 +0000

I saw the movie today and it was better than expected, albeit a little awkward. I think it’s because I read and studied the play in college and LOVE it. I caught myself thinking that For Colored Girls is to Tyler Perry what Beloved was to Oprah Winfrey, but a bit better. It just kind of gets tricky when you add in scenes around a monologue. Also, I new exactly when Ntozake Shange’s writing walked out and Tyler Perry’s walked in. Some things are just better left on page.

By: mia

mia — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:57:48 +0000

I’m waiting to hear what those who go opening weekend have to say. I’m not a fan of over the top dramas that make me feel weighed down. T.P.’s last movie was just too much drama and not enough good acting and directing for me. For that reason I’m a bit hesitant to go see this without knowing whether I’ll feel as though I wasted $10.

By: Neems

Neems — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:13:59 +0000

I agree with Bassey’s comparison. I fall into the category of the of moviegoers that always prefer the written form of the movie. While I’m not entirely excited about the film, I wouldn’t boycott it. There’s great prodcution and great actresses so that’s not the problem. I’m just picky and prefer orginal books and plays to films.

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By: TheCurlStation

TheCurlStation — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:00:50 +0000

Can’t wait to see this! I just did a contest on my youtube channel giving away 5 free tickets. I sincerely hope those ladies enjoy the show on me and I hope that everyone goes out to support these amazing actresses.