As a gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I have seen the entertainment industry evolve at a breakneck pace. Tyler Perry, a name synonymous with both laughter and tears for millions, has once again proven his mettle by creating waves with his latest drama, “Divorce in the Black” on Amazon Prime Video.
Tyler Perry knows how to generate laughs from audiences with his Madea movies, but, of course, he’s also more than made a name for himself the drama genre. He’s made plenty of memorable movies with powerful messages like For Colored Girls, A Fall From Grace, and his long-awaited movie, A Jazzman’s Blues, (the third of which can be streamed with a Netflix subscription). Now, one of Perry’s latest dramas, Divorce in the Black, is making waves on Amazon Prime Video. And, with that, the streamer shared a wild stat about the film that’s left me shaken, especially considering that some probably wouldn’t call it one of the best movies on Prime.
The shift in Tyler Perry’s critical standing appeared to be happening when A Jazzman’s Blues received positive reviews, boasting a Rotten Tomatoes critics rating of 65%. However, his upcoming 2024 movie release is expected to be his lowest-rated film yet, with a rating of 0%. Critics, as compiled by the review aggregator site, commended the lead actors Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict for their portrayal of a marrying couple on the verge of divorce. However, the overall film did not receive favorable comments from the critics.
Initially, the latest Madea production might have appeared to struggle at the box office according to some reports. However, a fascinating piece of data from Nielsen via Variety revealed that the streaming debut of Divorce in the Black, on July 11th, amassed over 498 million minutes watched within its first four days on Amazon Prime Video. This equals approximately 3.5 million views. Moreover, the viewership continued to climb during its third week, reaching a staggering 93.2 million minutes viewed. To top it off, this film has spurred more Amazon MGM Studios sign-ups than any other movie they’ve produced so far.
1. Here are some astounding figures, without a doubt! It seems countless viewers were drawn to the movie in a short span of time. Not surprisingly, Tyler Perry has often experienced such popularity. When you consider his film A Fall From Grace, which received a 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 million people tuned into its Netflix premiere during its initial week – an impressive accomplishment indeed. Evidently, the unfavorable reviews from critics didn’t seem to impact the audience size.
To tell you the truth, even though I’ve heard a lot of mixed feelings about “Divorce in the Black” on Prime Video, I’m still puzzled as to why it sparked such a surge in new subscriptions. One plausible explanation could be Tyler Perry’s dedicated fanbase who have been loyal viewers for years, eagerly anticipating his work. On the other hand, it’s not unheard of that some of those views might stem from ‘hate-watches’, where people feel compelled to join in on any popular conversation or controversy.
Despite controversy surrounding his films, Tyler Perry has undeniably established a prosperous empire and left a significant creative mark. Moreover, he is recognized for leveraging his considerable influence to give underrepresented voices in the industry a platform, ensuring that talented artists of color have an opportunity to contribute to major productions. The hard work put into his latest production certainly paid off, as evidenced by its impressive box office success.
It’s reasonable to assume that industry experts might delve into understanding the influence of Divorce in the Black. However, what’s more, apparent is that Amazon Prime Video is undoubtedly elated about this streaming triumph – especially since Road House also racked up impressive viewership for the platform during the same year. If you’re interested, you can now watch Mr. Perry’s latest film, and explore their streaming lineup for more options.
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2024-08-15 04:07