"Acrimony" is a study in frustrating episodic storytelling and the revolving stages of one's reaction to where it very slowly goes. Ultimately, by the end credits, the only acrimony left is from the bamboozled viewer.

From the trailer, the film seems dark, full of deceit, vengeance, and, surely, a twist or two that will explain Melinda's rage. Acrimony, unfortunately, is two hours longer than the trailer, and half as intriguing.

[Tyler] Perry implies that not only does she belong there, but she forged every link in her chains.