Acrimony
Acrimony

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Acrimony

2018
Movie
120 min
English

Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. That's when she lost it, and now she cannot let it go.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users65%
Director: Tyler PerryGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A faithful wife (Taraji P. Henson) becomes enraged when she discovers her husband is cheating on her with another woman. Years of pent-up frustration and betrayal boil over as she plots a dangerous revenge against him and the other woman. The film explores the devastating consequences of a woman scorned and the lengths she will go to when her trust is irrevocably broken.

Critical Reception

Acrimony received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, melodramatic tone, and predictable twists. While Taraji P. Henson's performance was often singled out for praise, it was not enough to salvage the film for most reviewers. Audiences were somewhat more receptive, with many appreciating the film's suspenseful elements and Henson's compelling portrayal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its convoluted and overly dramatic plot.

  • Taraji P. Henson's performance was a highlight but couldn't save the film.

  • Seen as a predictable thriller with melodramatic tendencies.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the film to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller, others felt the plot was unbelievable and excessively dramatic. Taraji P. Henson's acting was frequently cited as a strong point, but many viewers were disappointed by the story's execution.

Fun Fact

The film's intense and dark tone was a deliberate choice by director Tyler Perry to showcase a different side of his filmmaking, moving away from his typical comedic dramas.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
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tmdb28039023

It’s always a bad sign when the first thing we see in a movie is the dictionary definition of the title. It’s bad because it assumes that we’re too ignorant to know what the word means — in this case, ‘acrimony,’ which I would say ranks low...

Gimly

Gimly

If you had just copped the line notes on _Acrimony_, you could be forgiven for assuming this was your average Lifetime movie faire, but _Acrimony_ allows for its core characters a complexity that you would never find in that sort. There are...