Synopsis
An adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes' self-help novel, chronicling a woman's struggle to come to terms with her legacy of abuse, addiction and poverty.
Scores
Overall Score
53.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
64.9%
Review Aggregate
66.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 52% of 56 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, emotional, tragic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenemotionaltragicstylizedsuspensefulrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Elise | 2004 | $144,000 | $240,000 | (est) |
| Loretta Devine | 2004 | $89,000 | $148,000 | (est) |
| Debbi Morgan | 2004 | $67,000 | $111,000 | (est) |
| Michael Boatman | 2004 | $55,000 | $91,000 | (est) |
| Clifton Powell | 2004 | $47,000 | $78,000 | (est) |
| Idalis DeLeon | 2004 | $41,000 | $68,000 | (est) |
| Bishop T. D. Jakes | 2004 | $37,000 | $61,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes1,078
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $6,879,730 | $11,424,941 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $6,879,730 | $11,424,941 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $3,439,865 | $5,712,470 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $119,000 | $197,619 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $3,000 | $4,982 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $12,517,000 | $20,786,569 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $26,191,000 | $43,494,530 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $1,651,135 | $2,741,986 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $43,921,000 | $72,938,156 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $3,000,000 | $4,982,001 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $2,618,000 (est) | $4,347,626 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $3,514,000 | $5,835,584 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $2,940,000 | $4,882,361 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $600,000 | $996,400 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $12,672,000 | $21,043,972 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $31,249,000 | $51,894,184 |
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