Have you watched Acrimony, Tyler Perry’s new American psychological thriller released in March 2018?
“Hell hath no fury” an interpreted line on a quotation from William Congreve’s 1697 play The Mourning Bride , which reads in full “Heav’n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn’d, Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn’d.” reads the tagline on the movie poster.
The thriller caught a big mighty wave (long after its release) in Nigeria and everyone is talking about it. We’ve decided to talk about it too.
N.B – If you’ve not watched it… Spoilers alert!
While we blame the unfortunate rain that led to Melinda and Robert’s meeting, many folks in Nigeria have held either Melinda or Robert responsible for the tragic climax the movie ended with.
But just a thought. Who was at fault really? Melinda or Robert? Here’s what Nigerian Twitter had to say about it though…
https://twitter.com/SemilooreAkoni/status/1016086261570863104
Seen Acrimony and it appears that people are missing a very important lesson in that movie.
Anger will literally destroy u
The two times the lady lost 2 irreplaceable things, she was in an uncontrollable rage.
We can argue about who was right/wrong, but don't let anger eat u up— King Simba 👑🦁 (@Don_TEE) July 14, 2018
In all my years as a movie buff, I do not think any movie has ever evoked so much emotion in people and triggered debates with varying, parallel perspectives from men and women like Tyler Perry's Acrimony has. I just really hope that this gets him the Oscar nod that he deserves.
— Moji Sensei Delano (@MojiDelanoBlog) July 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/Lyricalwizzy/status/1016210978676072448
Acrimony. First few mins the girl bumps into the guy and then starts throwing her fists at him like he molested her. Not even 10 mins in oh.
The girl is at fault for any future anything Biko!
*Slams Laptop shut
— Trackingg Boyyy (@misterseun_) July 17, 2018
I’m probably late on commenting but I’ve gotta say this movie got me really pissed! I don’t care about the stupid $10M you paid her?!! Robert should’ve begged even if it took 10 years for her to listen. If I was Mel I’d go crazy too #Acrimony
— China Perry (@Chinauzzy) July 12, 2018
#Acrimony
I won't judge or criticize,but I learnt couple of lessons tho▪ Money Can't Heal Some Wounds
▪ Money Can't Take Away Pain
▪ Money Can't Buy Time
▪ Believe In Yourself Regards Your Situation
▪ Learn To Control Your Anger
▪ Don't Let People Influence Your Decisions— Omo Alhaja Of Africa (@Iam_Alexisstyle) July 10, 2018
Acrimony lesson. When you marry a man, you marry his dreams as well. Stick with it no matter how bad it gets. Trust God and he'd hit. Listen to people for advice on your relationship and they'll sink your boat.
— Ms. Effie Bonful (@TheEffie_Bonful) July 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/Unwana_Etuk/status/1018793147437076480
https://twitter.com/annie_vams/status/1018374665079803904
The movie, ‘Acrimony’ is a perfect example of why you should keep family out of your relationship.
— кαмวℓℓє в (@thekamilleblack) July 8, 2018
Are we supposed to be on Taraji’s side in Acrimony? I havent finished the movie (his battery has finally sold) but she blames everyone for everything. Where exactly does she take responsibility for her own choices?
— Ozzy (@ozzyetomi) July 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/PsychoCesc/status/1016376730829967360
So I finally watched Acrimony yesternight.
My submission?
Men are scum!
Women are scum!Taraji's inability to control her anger ruined it all.
Although she filed for a divorce, but Robert should have lived those dreams with Taraji. Afterall, love conquers all.
— Adewale Adetona (@iSlimfit) July 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/Marapolsa/status/1016414829123375104