Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black (2024): The Contrast Between Audiences and Critics

The Contrast: Audiences Loved, Critics Disappointed
Divorce in the Black is the 25th film directed by Tyler Perry, premiering on July 11, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video. Starring Meagan Good as Ava and Cory Hardrict as Dallas, the film quickly became the center of controversy when it received extremely mixed reviews.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Divorce in the Black has a 0% rating from critics, a disappointing number in Tyler Perry’s career. However, the audience score is 62%, showing that some viewers still appreciate the film.

Reasons for Criticism

Critics panned the film for:

Hurryed and unpolished writing: The Guardian’s Andrew Lawrence said the film felt like “a rough draft without any editing.”

Inconsistent tonal shifts: Screen Rant’s Mary Kassel said the film left viewers “confused about the purpose of the story.”

Lack of focus: Decider’s John Serba said, “It’s not a disaster that leaves a lasting impression; instead, it’s a sigh on the tracks.”

Audience Highlights
On the other hand, many viewers found the film to have merit:

Great acting: Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict were praised for bringing depth to their complex, heartbroken characters.

Message of self-discovery: Some viewers found the film to be a realistic portrayal of the journey through divorce.

Genuine Emotions: Audiences praised Perry’s ability to touch the heart of the heartbreaking yet hopeful story.

Memorable Lines From the Movie
Ava (Meagan Good):
“I used to think you were my everything, but then I realized… I was my everything.”

Dallas (Cory Hardrict):
“Nobody’s perfect. But when you came into my life, I thought I found perfection.”

Ava:
“Divorce isn’t a failure. It’s the first step to finding yourself again.”

Maureen (Debbi Morgan):
“Sometimes, the best thing you can do is let go. Not because you’re weak, but because you’re strong enough to let go of something that’s no longer good for you.”

Feather (Taylor Polidore Williams):
“Don’t blame others for your mistakes. Because when you hold grudges, you’re the one who carries the burden.”

Despite receiving harsh reviews from critics, Divorce in the Black still has its own appeal thanks to its touching story of overcoming and rebirth after trauma. With an emotional cast and strong messages, the film still has support from a segment of the audience.

Will time change the critics’ opinions? Only the audience will be the final judge of the true value of this film.

Trailer of the film: Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black (2024)