"For Colored Girls" Review

Last night I watched For Colored Girls for the 2nd time. Initially when I heard about the movie and that Tyler Perry was the producer/director I got so turned off. My opinions of Tyler movies and him as whole are another topic but I don't like his works too much. So, based upon his previous releases I wasn't thrilled. However I was convinced to see it and that was one heavy movie. I then found myself reading so many reviews of the movie and mostly men critics hated the movie because they were "bashed". I just laugh at that because this movie wasn't about them.. Men were minor props in the movie. 

I feel that every lead role and their story was about how we as women are victimized even though we somewhat put ourselves in these damaging relationships and situations. And most powerfully the admission of the shame and guilt that was caused because of our trust in others that allow us to become vulnerable. 

Though I have never really experienced anything like these characters but when I look back at the decisions I've made in life, in retrospect that are mistakes there is this burgeoning guilt and embarrassment. Women are so vulnerable, its our nature. And at that same time we have instinct. And that alone is why we can feel so ashamed. 

But what I learned from this movie is still something I'm trying to figure out. Its like the poem that Loretta Devinespoke about someone "walking off with all of my stuff" is easier said than done. How can we avoid being "raped' by a person that was invited in, making your mate faithful, doing everything right and still being left alone? I guess the point is all about resilience. Being strong and moving on maybe? 

All in all it was a great movie for all women. I'd definitely watch it again...