Doing Life 2026 Movie Review Trailer Poster
The best way—or perhaps the only way—to enjoy a Tyler Perry movie would be to get drunk enough that you can’t tell the difference between the sofa and the kitchen. Several distinct movies coexist within Tyler Perry’s *Doing Life*. One is about a woman trying to overcome a sexual assault she suffered at work. Another follows a woman struggling to secure a loan for nursing school. There is a love story between a single mother and an inmate—a romance severely tested by a prejudiced society. Look closely, and you’ll also find a family drama about an ailing mother and her daughters, one of whom turns out to be a selfish, scheming manipulator. Finally, there is a film about an artist whose paintings are stolen and who must fight tooth and nail for both recognition and financial compensation. A skilled director could take any one of these storylines and craft a worthy—if not exceptional—drama, full of heart and tenderness. Perry, however, is not a skilled director. He wants to give you s...