Themes: Opposites Attract, Custody Battles, Looking For Love
Main Cast: Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett, Jr., Tasha Smith, Tracee Ellis Ross
Release Year: 2007
Country: US
Run Time: 95 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG13
Plot
Diary of a Mad Black Woman mastermind Tyler Perry turns the familiar Cinderella tale on its head with this story concerning a successful female attorney who falls in love with a financially strapped mechanic. Monty (Idris Elba) is struggling mechanic and single father of three from a poor neighborhood. Upon learning that custody of his beloved daughters has been awarded to his morally bankrupt, drug-dealing ex-wife Jennifer (Tasha Smith), desperate Monty enlists the aid of beautiful Ivy league-educated lawyer Julia (Gabrielle Union) -- whom he recently met during his brief stint as a chauffeur -- in ensuring that his daughters remain with him in a stable and loving environment. Despite the vast social and economical differences that divide them, Monty and Julia soon begin to find themselves unexpectedly falling in love with one another as they work together to save Monty's daughters from a life of crime and corruption. Now, in order to reconcile their blossoming romance and overcome the forces that threaten to destroy the only thing that Monty holds dear, the concerned father and powerful lawyer will have to bridge the gap that divides them by coming together to prove that true love really does have the power to prevail. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Malinda Williams - Maya; Terri J. Vaughn - Brenda; Gary Sturgis - Joseph; Cassi Davis - Rita; Sierra McClain - Sierra; China Anne McClain - China; Lauryn McClain - Lauryn; Juanita Jennings - Katheryn; Maria Howell - Wife; Rochelle Dewberry - Miss Rochelle; L. Warren Young - Councilman; Leland L. Jones - District Attorney; Craig Robinson - Byron; Daniel Kim - Waiter; Minnie Tee - Nurse; Donna Biscoe - Social Worker; Eddie L. Long - Pastor; Bennet Guillory - Principal; Mark Oliver - Jennifer's Lawyer; Hajji Golightly - Member; LaVan Davis - Lester; Chantell D. Christopher - Club Lady 2; Sasha the Diva - Club Lady 3; Katie Kneeland - Waitress; Arron Momon - Young Monty; Joey Nappo - Player 1; Arvell Poe - Player 2; Greyson Chadwick - Amanda; Jasmine Burke - Girl; Ric Reitz - Dad; Giulia Pagano - Criminal Judge; Bob Banks - Mr. Jones; Sharon Cain - Civil Court Bailiff; Dan Albright - Judge 3; Sharan Mansfield - Mrs. Mansfield; Demetria "Dee Dee" McKinney - Club Lady 1; Javon Johnson - Brenda's Husband; Richmond Duain Martyn - Gang Member; Marshall Middletown - Young Man; E. Roger Mitchell - Joe's Criminal Lawyer; Judy Peterson - Choir Soloist; Gordon Daniels - Probation Officer; John Beasley - 125 Family Court Judge; George Bryant - Judge #3; Monica Kaufman - Announcer; Gabriel McClain - Boy; Joan Pringle - Civil Court Judge; Avant
Credit
Gary Herbert - Animator, Kat Craig - Boom Operator, Shay Griffin - Casting, Kim Williams - Casting, Roger Bobb - Co-producer, D. Scott Lumpkin - Co-producer, Keith G. Lewis - Costume Designer, Roger Bobb - First Assistant Director, Tyler Perry - Director, Maysie Hoy - Editor, Tood Neisen - Editor, Michael Paseornek - Executive Producer, Kyndra Beaudoin - Hair Styles, Craig Damon - Hair Styles, John Findley - Location Manager, Maida Morgan - Location Manager, Brian McKnight - Composer (Music Score), Joel C. High - Musical Direction/Supervision, Edwin Myers - Camera Operator, David L. Blackburn - Camera Operator, Michael F. O'Shea - Camera Operator, Jim McKinney - Camera Operator, Ina Mayhew - Production Designer, Toyomichi Kurita - Cinematographer, Reuben Cannon - Producer, Tyler Perry - Producer, Jim Hawkins - Sound/Sound Designer, Jay Nierenberg - Sound/Sound Designer, Jonathan Miller - Sound/Sound Designer, Richard "Tricky" Kitting - Sound Recordist, Derrick Simmons - Stunts, Carlos Guity - Stunts, David Andrew Nash - Stunts, Anderson Martin - Stunts, Wayne Smith - Stunts, Andy Martin - Stunts, Jeff Gripper - Stunts, Richard Santmyer - Stunts, Lonnie Smith - Stunts Coordinator, Guss Williams - Stunts Coordinator, David Fletcher - Special Effects Supervisor, Jennifer L. Booth - Unit Production Manager, Tood Neisen - Dialogue Writer, Tyler Perry - Screenwriter, Latisha Fortune - Production Assistant, Nia "Crash" Bernard - Production Assistant, Alexander Brooks - Production Assistant, Michael Brune - Production Assistant, Samuel Jerome Johnson - Production Assistant, Kari M. Hazlett - Production Assistant, Sia Sapoundjieva - Production Assistant, Mike Uguccioni - Visual Effects Supervisor, Angelo Palazzo - Sound Effects Editor, Jon David DeStefano - Sound Effects Editor, Senia Phillips - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Cassandra O. Butcher - Unit Publicist, Paul Varrieur - Aerial Photography, Joseph Thomas - First Assistant Camera, Jordan McMonagle - First Assistant Camera, Robert L. Fiorillo - First Assistant Camera, Eric Leftridge - First Assistant Camera, Quantrell D. Bolbert - First Assistant Camera, Bret Lanius - First Assistant Camera, Todd Marshall - First Assistant Camera, Dudley J. Voll - First Assistant Camera, Stephen Crowley - Gaffer, David McLean - Gaffer, Bill Bennett - Grip, Randy Tharpe - Grip, Jacob Ross - Grip, Chris Campbell - Grip, Gary Oldknow - Grip, Pete Bowman - Grip, Chris "Barefoot" Allen - Grip, Allen Evans - Grip, Leon Hector - Grip, T.K. Kay - Grip, Travis Navarra - Grip, Frederick Scott Trimble - Grip, Michael Moghaddam - Grip, J. Wayne Parker - Key Grip, Michael Fedack - Key Grip, C. Alan Rawlins - Key Grip, Robert Cosio - Musical Performer, Frank Fontaine - Musical Performer, Cortney Haile - Post Production Coordinator, Elona Culwell - Post Production Coordinator, Carl Pedregal - Post Production Supervisor, Katie Willard Troebs - Production Supervisor, Kathleen Kasinger - Properties Master, Jonathan Wales - Re-Recording Mixer, Scott Hinkley - Re-Recording Mixer, Melinda Taksen - Script Supervisor, Andrew Midgley - Visual Effects Producer, Dan George - Costume/Wardrobe, Katherine Dover - Costume/Wardrobe, Iliana Sanchez - Costume/Wardrobe, Sylvia Akuchi - Costume/Wardrobe, Catherine M. Speakman - ADR Editor, Jeremy Balko - ADR Mixer, Andrew Morgado - ADR Mixer, Denea McBroom - Art Department Assistant, Lauren Fitzsimmons - Assistant Art Director, Matthew Peters - Assistant Location Manager, Ralph Astarita - Assistant Makeup, Michael Young - Assistant Makeup, Dianne Ashford - Assistant Production Coordinator, Regina Williams - Assistant Production Coordinator, Karen A. Felix - Assistant Properties, Pike Rincon - Assistant Properties, Sam Knaffl - Assistant Properties, Jason "Frenchi" Gaya - Assistant Sound Editor, Josh Adeniji - Assistant Sound Editor, Phil Barrie - Assistant Sound Editor, Mike Robertson - Best Boy Electric, Eddie Evans - Best Boy Grip, Shilla Benning - Buyer, Jason Bland - Buyer, Hugh Braselton - Camera Loader, Ian Cone - Camera Loader, Shedrick Garrett - Casting Assistant, Casandra Echols - Casting Assistant, Tracy R. Rone - Casting Assistant, Jay M. Womer - Construction Coordinator, Amanda Zenil - Costumes Supervisor, James "Tripp" Pair - Dolly Grip, Donny Fowler - Electrician, Chad Schroeder - Electrician, Steve Sudge - Electrician, Brent Bazinshi - Electrician, Gary McCoy - Extra Casting, Rohn Moody - Extra Casting, Rahmon Rose - Extra Casting, Shawn G. I Trotman - First Assistant Accountant, Christopher Kelsey - First Assistant Accountant, Rashaad B. Spencer - First Assistant Accountant, Melissa Gearhart - First Assistant Editor, Vicki O'Reilly Vandergrift - Foley Artist, Cody King - Foley Editor, Carol Sadler - Key Costumer, Layne Brightwell - Key Costumer, Andrea C. Brotherton - Key Hairstylist, Patrice Coleman - Key Make-up, Dionne Wynn - Key Make-up, Daniel MacArthur - Personal Assistant, Bree Bailey - Personal Assistant, Abbey Lessanu - Personal Assistant, Michelle Pullman - Personal Assistant, Hermany Perla - Personal Assistant, Ozzie Areu - Personal Assistant, Jeanette McDuffie - Personal Assistant, Whitney Evans - Personal Assistant, Emily Rice - Post Production Accountant, Liam Hearne - Post Production Accountant, Deborah A. Evans - Production Accountant, Cheryl D. Sims - Production Accountant, Michael Sullivan - Scenic Artist, Josh Hancher - Second Assistant Camera, Nancy Segler - Second Assistant Camera, Vernon "Trey" Twitty - Second Assistant Camera, Ross Sebek - Second Assistant Camera, M.F. III Torino - Second Assistant Camera, Gray W. Hemphill III - Second Assistant Camera, Christopher Holloway - Second Assistant Camera, Scott Salavtore Ippolito - Second Assistant Camera, Jason Lanvour - Second Assistant Camera, William M. Whittenberburg III - Second Assistant Camera, James P. Wages - Second Assistant Camera, Rhonda Guthrie - Second Second Assistant Director, Phillip Bouchard - Set Dresser, Terry E. Dent - Set Dresser, Rafael Garcia - Set Dresser, David Gunter - Set Dresser, Mark D. Keever - Set Dresser, Drew Meyers - Set Dresser, Dan Post - Set Dresser, Ryan Shelor - Set Dresser, Roland Spence - Set Dresser, James R. Vasilovic - Set Dresser, Chris Lukas - Set Dresser, Deidre Walker - Set Production Assistant, Joseph Hampton - Set Production Assistant, Tez Valenzuela - Set Production Assistant, Calvin Ashford - Set Production Assistant, Dwight Campbell - Set Production Assistant, Evans Griffin - Set Production Assistant, Justin C. Hosp - Set Production Assistant, Daimeial Michel - Set Production Assistant, George Pierre - Set Production Assistant, Kelton Bryant - Set Production Assistant, Katherine Duke - Set Production Assistant, Justin Grubbs - Set Production Assistant, Iris Hill - Set Production Assistant, Darall K. Johnson - Set Production Assistant, Dana Perine - Set Production Assistant, Crystle Roberson - Set Production Assistant, Ted Boonthanakit - Storyboard Artist, Ken Nevin, Jr. - Transportation Captain, Ricky Damazio - Transportation Coordinator, Lance Totten - Set Decorator, Lanei Chapman - ADR Loop Group, John de Mita - ADR Loop Group, Greg Finley - ADR Loop Group, Sheila Frazier - ADR Loop Group, Kimberly Bailey - ADR Loop Group, Barbara Iley - ADR Loop Group, Arif S. Kinchen - ADR Loop Group, Khanya Mkhize - ADR Loop Group, Django Craig - ADR Loop Group, Terence Mathews - ADR Loop Group, Jamie Starr - ADR Loop Group, Catherine Cavadini - ADR Loop Group, Richard Penn - ADR Loop Group, Isa Hall - ADR Loop Group, Barbara Harris - ADR Voice Casting, Terry Haggar - Color Timing, Creative Catering - Craft Service/Catering, Hillary Hankin - Craft Service/Catering, Konrad Q. Lewis - Craft Service/Catering, Sara F. Ray - Craft Service/Catering, Mary Roberson-Ricque - Craft Service/Catering, Peggy Saffer - Craft Service/Catering, Jerry Carter - Driver, David Little - Driver, Sean E. Marshall - Driver, Terry E. Dent - Driver, Jeanine James - Driver, Lord Ajmer - Driver, Samuel W. Beitz - Driver, Leslie Boston - Driver, Dennis A. Collis - Driver, Lynn Elsner - Driver, Shirely Racliff - Driver, Jefferson Riley - Driver, Randy Southland - Driver, Ralph Asteria - Driver, David B. Bostic - Driver, Dennis C. Carter - Driver, Howard J. Clark - Driver, Wayne Foutain - Driver, Revell Johnson - Driver, JP Manning - Driver, Andrew Neal Miller - Driver, John E. Rice - Driver, Ken L. Robinson - Driver, David Zydorski - Driver, Andrew Morgado - Foley Mixer, Suzanne L. Carter - Set Medic/First Aid, Robert O. Bennett - Set Medic/First Aid, Lisa Geiman - Set Medic/First Aid, Anthony Fullard - Set Medic/First Aid, Christian Turner - Set Medic/First Aid, Jeremy McGuire - Art Department Coordinator, David Hughes - Assistant Dialogue Editor, Cynthia L. Chapman - Department Head Hair, Matiki Anoff - Department Head Makeup, Mark McCoy - Post Production Manager, Marisa Clayton - Post Production Manager, Jerome Butler - Dialect Coach, Damon B. Fishback - Carpenter, James Baxter - Compositor, Spencer Levy - Painter (digital), Cynthia Jordan - Painter, Susan Massey - Painter, Dennis N. Wood - Painter, Dana Boisseau - Additional Hair Stylist, H. Roxanne Ferguson - Additional Hair Stylist, Deaundra Harris-Metzger - Additional Hair Stylist, T.A. Henderson - Additional Hair Stylist, Dawn Turner - Additional Hair Stylist, Char Coats - Additional Make Up, Denise Tunnell - Additional Make Up, Chauntelle Langston - Additional Make Up, Janice Tunnell - Additional Make Up, Michael Young - Additional Make Up
