For Colored Girls reviewed by Rotten Tomatoes on infoMania

I wonder how many of these "movie experts" have seen Shange's original play? I doubt many of them have, yet they so boldly proclaim that this film is a "mockery." As someone who has seen the play and film, I was shocked by just how respectful this adaptation was. The guy here is complaining that there was "no happy" in the film. Proof positive that he did NOT see the play. Also disagreed with him on Goldberg's performance. Her transformation was outright frightening, which a testament to her skill. The reference to Precious was out of place. I am not sure why the lady here thinks these actresses wanted to show they could cry "crocodile tears" (HIGHLY insulting to anyone who watches Kimberly Elise's character in the pivotal moment of this film which was gut- wrenching in its authenticity) and recite poetry. I didn't know there was poetry in Precious. And that was just a few of the WTF? moments I had while watching this "review". At the end of the day, the audiences COMPLETELY disagree with these two, which is reflected in a viewer's Tomatometer of 82% Fresh.

I saw the preview for this on youtube and said, 'I think I may have to watch this,' especially when I saw Ms P Rashad. However, when I saw that Tyler Perry directed it I lost ALL interest. This should have been a 'Spike Lee Joint'.

It's unfortunate that you gave such a horrible review of this film. Although I wasn't able to relate to this film personally, I knew at least 10 different women who could. "For Colored Girls" beautifully portrayed a profound message that speaks on issues of many women regardless of their color. It's a shame that the two of you could not wrap your brains around that and highlight its importance.

When I first saw the trailer for this movie my immediate concern was that it would be too far from the original choreopoem, like most remakes/books/etc are.

I do not think its fair assume Ellen and Brett disliked the movie because of a distaste for Perry or misunderstanding of the plight of non-white females. Go see the movie and then decide.

ahh...screw all the hating on this review. It's an opinionated show!! if you don't agree with the opinions then just get over it..
Ellen, brett, good review.

I don't think it's a question of race. I'm African-American myself and literally groaned out loud when I saw the trailer for the movie. In all honesty, Tyler Perry needs to try a new venue because his movies are becoming ridiculously transparent. I'd rather see the play so then I wouldn't have to see the actresses he recycles, either.
And seriously, RT needs to go back to 30 minute segments.

I undestand you didn't like it. But adding the Fresh/Rotten visual afterwards is superfluous. If we can't tell from your critique what you thought of it, you have failed as a critic. "Remember Me, how I wish I could forget you" says it all.

All of Tyler Perry's movies are like that.

I don't think there's a cultural gap. I think people are just being hypersensitive. Neither one of them liked the movie because the directing and acting was lame...

Saying that Brett and Ellen can't critique this movie because they're white would be to say that a black film critic couldn't insult "Sex and the City 2". They're not racist, they know what they're talking about. They raved about Precious, which they mention in here. It's just a movie review, they're not in the KKK. CHILL OUT.

OK wow you two idiots have the audacity to critique a movie of a culture you have no clue about. sorry YOU don't like it, but put on the shoes of a single black mother working her ass off trying to keep her kids healthy and tries her best to come home before the sun sets. the girl, whatever her name is, couldn't pronounce Maya Angelou's last name correctly. how do you NOT know how to pronounce Maya Angelou's name correctly???? do you even know who she is???? critique this movie when cultivate yourself... and I'm not just saying for African american struggles i mean Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans. etc....

Sincerely,
GO EDUCATE YOURSELF AND TAKE A HISTORY CLASS.

OK, so you will put RT on the internet but won't give it it's proper spot as a full show on Current TV. CRAZY!

Wow, they make it sound so dreadful :\ I'm still probably going to see it though...

I was probably not going to see this film. Cultural differences? Maybe. Still mad at losing the show? Maybe. Bad movie? Doesn't matter. It's Tyler Perry. It'll make millions anyway.

Wow, lots of hate for this review. Commenters are claiming you have no right to review this film?! Why? Because you're white? How ridiculous. Your review sounds about right, considering Tyler Perry's past body of work. He makes terrible cinema, but people get up in arms about it. That's to be expected with the didactic nature of these types of movies...

Everyone sings the blues...Tyler Perry is good at doing it on film.

while i am no Tyler Perry fan, i think there is a culture gap here in your film review. you can accuse anyone who sings the blues as just wallowing, but i think there is more going on than that.

Your opinion has no merit. Especially if you have never seen the actual play. You also have to understand the dynamics of African American life, which you don't. So I will be the judge as to whether it has any entertainment value to me!! It seems that you are comparing how you feel that the movie should be to you.
A very weak critique especially from people who have had no real experiences in life!!!!

"Whoopi Golberg, what the hell is going on?".

BRETT ERLICH,YOU'VE GOT SOME AUDACITY. She ,and everybody else in this film do a far better job in their roles than you do in criticizing them. You don't even come close to having the depth in your culture awareness in understanding the pain that most Black women carry throughout their entire lives to qualify as a critic of this film.

How dare you ?