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The film tells the story of Judith, an Ivy League-educated relationship expert who makes her living dispensing marital advice, but is so bored with her own marriage that she breaks her professional code and cheats with a smooth talking client only to realize she has made a huge mistake.
A bold exploration of the intrigue and perils of infidelity, Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor is a compelling love story that dives straight into the heart of obsessive passion. "It's about a woman who starts to get restless in her relationship and her choice to be with another man has a huge effect on the rest of her life," explains screenwriter/producer/director Tyler Perry. "She goes on a journey - in her career and in her marriage - and she ends up in a very different place than she expected." In a departure from his previous dramas, this explosive film finds Perry exploring the nature of desire - and just how powerful and dangerous a taste of the forbidden can be. "This is definitely one of the most provocative movies - sexually and otherwise - that I've made," says the director. "There are a lot people who struggle in their relationships. They make bad choices about their marriages. They get divorced. And so many of them don't step out of their situation and really think about the consequences of what they're doing. This movie asks, 'Are you sure you want to do this?' It sends up a flag."
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Kathleen Columbus OH
Tyler Perry I went to see Temptation last night and I loved it! I ended up having this long drawn out discussion with a girlfriend of mine. I actually felt sorry for all involved. I wanted to relate to each character. I felt particularly interested in Judith. I felt as if Judith was brought up so tight in the church that she couldn't even relate to what all was out there. She was young and not really in tune to what her needs, wants and desires were. So just like a young person she begins with experimentation. I too was that person. I made choices that at the time seemed enticing. It's not just about the fact that she was married. It's the unknown that draws one in. I hear people talking about the ending. I didn't like it. Not because it wasn't good. I didn't like it because I wanted that sappy love conquers all ending. The typical female ending. However, if you're going to tell the story like you did so well, it only made sense that you end it as you did. Not all things can be cured. However, it's how you deal with the aftermath of your choices. I'm going to see it again. This time I won't be going with my girlfriends. I'm going with my male friend. Thanks!
ReplyKaSean Ballou Chicago, IL
Brotha Tyler Perry the message in this movie was incredible and very timely. We are at a time where encouragement is much needed. The cast was incredible the emotion was so real. Lance truly presented a complex man. He showed that the strong sensitive type man who couldn't see what was changing his wife before his eyes. He showed it was okay to hold onto your morals. Thank you so much for casting the powerhouse actress Mrs. Jurnee Smollett-Bell for this role. You could clearly see her fighting inside herself. It really brought the message real strong. God Bless you brotha. Keep it coming.
ReplyDanita Akins Baltimore, Md #1812518
what you said made about not keeping your feelings inside, is so true. That's why so many relationships between couples fail because the other party doesn't know how their mate really feels. My boyfriend and I had the problem with communication in the beginning of our relationship because I was taught not to always communicate my feelings. My mom always said keep our thoughts to ourselves if they are not nice. As a child, I listened to my mom not realizing that I would be affected later on when I got older. So now, I appreciate the value of communication because it can save your relationship.
ReplyJen Georgia
Mr. Perry, I'm a huge fan and I must say that this was by far ONE OF your best movies for me. It was alot going on and I enjoyed the different twists. Marriage is a beautiful thing and you can sometimes take your relationship for granted. There are things we do and say in the beginning that somehow over a course of time we fail to say anymore. Before you know it years have flown by and you think everything is still the way it was (DENIAL)...The other person is feeling alot like Judith..neglected...dead but then the seemingly right person comes along and tells her what she wants to hear...Communication is very vital in relationships. You can't go on and not talk to the other party. You have to let them know how you feel. Don't bottle your feelings inside because you fear how the other person may feel. There is a right way to express yourself so that you can remain married and happy!!!!!! THANK YOU MR. PERRY FOR SHARING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH US....!!!!!! TWO THUMBS UP FOR TEMPTATION!!!!!!:)
ReplyQuentin North Carolina
DUDE! You did the thing on Temptation. Movies like this one, and "A Family That Preys" show your undeniable ability to reach across all cultures and connect people. Then you bring it back home with Madea, and people appreciate that. This movie has opened my eyes as a single man. Abso-freakin-lutely INCREDIBLE. I just left the theater; hence my excitement. Don't remember when I last saw a movie that I wanted to see again!! In the same week!
ReplyNicole Orlando fl
I went to see temptation amazing movie you did it again people go see it the end Is crazy it shows you how things change so quick and what you think is better for you is a big mistake thank you for always teaching us something god bless can't wait to see the new project you come up with congrats Mr. Perry
ReplyJazmin Minnesota
Hi Tyler, I saw this movie today and though it was an amazing movie and had a great moral message, although I'm having trouble wrapping my head around how it ended. I'm first wondering if this is a true story? I also wanted to know why after Judith's husband saved her, how come they didn't work things out and fix their marriage like they both seemed to want to do? I have so many questions about the ending! I feel like the movie didn't give me a solid ending with closure.
Replyallison NEW YORK CITY, NY #1812110
The end was just find, her husband did go to the club and told ( let's go home and I will not bring it up again.) Also he learned before going to save her that she might have (aids) why would stay? The end was just find. If you look back there is more to the end that meets the eye. My 18 yr old granddaughter told me. :-) :-)
ReplyMaureen San Francisco, CA #1812264
First of all, Judith has HIV not AIDS. Second of all I agree with Jazmine, I was very disappointed about the ending as well. I don't blame Brice for leaving her because of what she had done, but you can't expect all marriages to last after having an affair. Tyler, I love all your movies and plays, but this one I don't no. I know the message that you were sending was powerful, but I just didn't like the movie. Sorry, just giving you my honest opinion! I think I like the play version better.
ReplyLisa Delaine Bowie, MD #1812426
I too, was surprised by the ending and almost got the impression that Tyler may have re-written it to drive home a point. Based on the exchange between 'Brice' and 'Judith' when he rescued her, I 'assumed' they were going to work things out - that would have been a predictible ending but my guess is that viewers were to walk away with a more IMPACTFUL MESSAGE (as oppose to the typical story ending) and that would be, "The wages of sin is death!" (Romans 6:23) and in Judith's case, it was the 'death' of her marriage! Yes, her husband forgave her (as did I when my EX-husband committed adultery) but what had the potential of being a beautiful and fulfilling marriage ended and all because the 'sin' of lust and temptation!
ReplyDanita Akins Baltimore, Md #1812521
I agree with you because every marriage can't have a happy ending. Brice did the right thing by saving his wife. The fact that he did save her shows that he forgave her for cheating on him, doesn't mean that he wanted her back. I am glad that he decided to move on with his life and stay friends with Judith. A lot of people missed the message that Tyler Perry was trying to drive home. I loved the movie.
ReplyDee United States
Tyler, God knows you are such a true blessing... that movie was so powerful!!! I have tears in my eyes as I type this special note to you. My God, you are so deserving of all that life has to offer!!!! My God, as I ushered in the masses at Lakewood Church today I thought about how God answers prayers through grace, and how by grace, I could have been Judith, and it just brought tears to my eyes since I saw the movie on Friday night. While watching the Bible tonight, as Jesus was crucified and rose on the 3rd day, your movie was still on my mind. It is a testament that in those challenging moments in this thing called life, he is there for us... and when we need that confirmation. So many tears when you realize how God works, and how he answers those questions of life that "we should know", yet, we sometimes are unable to receive that confirmation until another powerful Tyler Perry production with an awesome message is given to us!!! Thank you my friend, you have given me strength, you have allowed God to let me know that " 1 Peter 5:10 - And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. I am taking a friend on Tuesday, and we are going back to see it again. I look forward to meeting you and possibly working with you one day. Many blessing to you in that tough entertainment industry as you continue to bless the world with you gift. Stay encouraged, as I know your mom is in that resting place looking down and sending more blessings to her son. Proud of you Tyler, Dee
ReplyMarletta Priscilla Fomby Georgia
Hi Tyler I did not get a chance to see the movie yet, usually I see it the first day they come out, sorry! I have been reading some of your feed backs from yours beloved followers and they all have a nice little story to tell, YEAAAAAA TYLER. Well for me I have yet to leave my personal response from watching the full movie. But I will say that from the clips and from seeing the play, it does not relate to me nor has it ever and as long as I use my spiritual guidance in this life I will always be safe from it. I have known people in which that have come in and out of my life that has related to this movie and even beyond. I feel so bad for Lance Gross from the clips it feels so real to my heart of the pain that he expresses in the emotion of the movie plot. I don't like to see or feel pain in any human. So I don't know when I will see the movies, but I know I will because I love all your work, well more than most. I follow you and quit frankly I'm tired of it, with all that I just said I can't wait to walk along side of you!
Replysharon jean-paul Orlando, FL
I sooooo love this movie. This movie showed my friends and I a few lessons within our marriages. The lesson was beyond great and hopefully people learned that THE GRASS IS NEVER GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE... You so did an amazing job I am actually going to see it again. Thanks Tyler Perry. You always seem to amaze me.
Replyvalorie pollard waukegan
i love the movie you did it again like always it hit me as a lady when it come out on dvd iam going to buy it god has bless you keep up the good work mr.perry i lov e you in all that you do
ReplyMichael Atlanta
Congrats Tyler on the filming making 22 million the first week. So there you go haters. Hey everyone lets go see it again, to shut the Tyler Perry haters up.
ReplyRose Sparrow Siloam Springs, AR/Born in New Orleans
You are just a preacher in movies. Your congregation is the world. Thank God for you. Now, I need you to write a movie about my life and give me a happy ending. Quick!!!!!!!!! I am a woman who can spot this kind of man for a mile away. Yes, I entertain him for a minute, but then I run like I stole something. lol. I need a happy ending to my life Terry.
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