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.

Compared to, say, Boo! A Madea Halloween, Acrimony actually had a bit of promise -- but it's even more of a disappointment because of the fact that it lives up to absolutely none of it.