Acrimony (2018)
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A woman who spent her life supporting her husband's dreams becomes obsessed with destroying him after he finds success with another woman.
The story
Melinda Moore and Robert begin a relationship after a series of volatile encounters, eventually marrying despite the objections of Melinda's sisters. For eighteen years, Melinda supports Robert while he focuses on developing a revolutionary self-charging battery. However, the dynamic shifts when Robert begins interacting with Diana Wells, an assistant to a venture capitalist. After Melinda discovers Robert's continued infidelity and his decision to prioritize his business deal over their marriage, she files for divorce. The film follows the escalating tension as Melinda's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and destructive in her quest for revenge against Robert and Diana.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Melinda Moore and Robert begin a relationship after a series of volatile encounters, eventually marrying despite the objections of Melinda's sisters, June and Brenda. For eighteen years, Melinda supports Robert while he focuses on developing a revolutionary self-charging battery. When Robert begins interacting with Diana Wells, an assistant to a venture capitalist, Melinda discovers his continued infidelity. Enraged, Melinda rams Robert's RV, resulting in an emergency hysterectomy that leaves her infertile. After Melinda files for divorce, Robert moves in with Diana and eventually secures a multi-million-dollar deal for his technology. Although Robert attempts to apologize by buying back Melinda's home and giving her $10 million, Melinda remains hostile. She begins a campaign of harassment, including destroying Diana's wedding gown with acid. After being caught and sentenced to counseling, Melinda's mental state deteriorates further upon learning Diana is pregnant. On Robert and Diana's wedding day, Melinda's family prevents her from ruining the ceremony. Later, Melinda sneaks onto the couple's honeymoon cruise and shoots Robert. During a struggle, Robert accidentally triggers the anchor release, causing Melinda to become entangled in the chain and drown in the ocean.
- Original title
- She's Living My Life
- First release year
- 2018
- Runtime (minutes)
- 120
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Tyler Perry
- Writers
- Tyler Perry · writer
- Cast and characters
- Taraji P. Henson; Lyriq Bent; Crystle Stewart; Ptosha Storey; Jazmyn Simon; Ajiona Alexus; Antonio Madison; Bresha Webb
- Genres
- psychological thriller; erotic thriller
- Themes
- revenge; infidelity; obsession; mental health
- Tone and mood
- psychological; tense; dark
- Premise and plot tags
- revenge; adultery; psychological thriller; domestic abuse
- Reception
- The film received negative reviews from critics but a positive reception from audiences, and it was a box office success.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 32 · scale: 100 · review count: 14
- Production trivia
- The film was originally titled She's Living My Life.; Tika Sumpter was originally cast as Diana Wells but left the project.; The film was released alongside God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness and Ready Player One.
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