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Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Maeve Quinlan, Jenifer Lewis, Kevin Hart ... see more see more... , Wood Harris , Eddie Cibrian , Niecy Nash , Cannon Jay , Albert Hall , Jeff Krebs , Nathaniel Carter , Brendon Terrell , Kwame Boateng , Henry Brown Jr. , Olivia Brown , Lee Reherman , Elizabeth Uhl , Justin Michael Carter , Garry G. , Lena Headey , Ulrich Thomsen , Melvil Poupaud , Michelle Duncan , Asier Newman , Richard Jenkins , Daren Elliott Holmes , Howard Ward , William Armstrong , Damian O'Hare

Director Bill Duke steps behind the camera for this adaptation of the T.D. Jakes novel concerning a newly married couple that finds their union threatened by pressures involving faith, family, and fin... read more read more...ances. As the couple exchanges their vows, the minister lays a cord around them while uttering the blessing, "a threefold cord is not easily broken." Later, during their darkest hour, the minister's advice to always keep God at the center of their marriage could be the only thing that keeps this troubled pair together. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Bill Duke

Release Date: January 9, 2009

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DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009

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  • paulsandberg
    December 24, 2009
    paulsandberg
    a paint by numbers only using a trowel instead of a brush, this film has mostly cardboard throwaway charactors and a message that you couldn't miss with both eyes closed.

    Said message, all wrapped up in a nice religious bow, seems to be that the only true relationship can be f... read moreound by submitting to the procreational urges of your man (in other words, here's a film for all you religous right - feminism be damned - sit down, shut up, dumb down, feed your man dinner, give him what he needs in the sack, and bear him children - it's your duty and the only path to happiness - what drivel).

    The acting here is solid by the males, but very uneven, especially by the female lead - although she is given a Herculean task considering the script.

    Loose ends abound as well as superflous charactors (the luke warm IQ friend is a head scratcher), and set scenes that seem to come from out of nowhere (hey, I know, I'll head down to the basketball gym, because I just know I'll find the bitter alchololic who won't let his son be on my little league team).

    In a final, almost self admission, the script writer virtually writes off the physical therapist in a totally unbelievable scene where she, while still grieving the recent loss of her son, gets consoled by the male lead (who has "feelings" for her) and then all of a sudden turns all lusty on him - only for him to turn away and be all noble (since he's just now decided to return to his wife - you gotta be kidding!!!!). The writer has taken a strong and one of his more fleshed out charactors, and then had her turn totally out of charactor - only to finally bury and forget about her (after all, she's just a single woman and doesn't fit into the church marriage theme), as she forgives his "I can't do this" refusal with a simple "I know" - holy!!!!, if you "know" why did you make a move on him in the first place!!! AAAAAARGH!.
  • Fascade518
    April 8, 2009
    Fascade518
    I saw this multi - dramatic motion picture and was emotionally moved as well as spiritually enchanted with the outcome of how this couple watched their trust and devotion in the vows of their marriage gets challenged to the max to the brink of collapse. See this, it is so vivid... read morely real....yet believable.
  • Chosen718
    December 31, 2009
    Chosen718
    A little preachy and cheesy at times but it's actually a decent film for the most part. Good performances by Chestnut and Henson. Kevin Hart was entertaining but kind of stupid. With a better director and better writing it could have been a good film.
  • ileo
    April 24, 2009
    ileo
    Here is an interesting movie that centralizes on love, faith, temptation, resentment, and estrangement. A husband and wife are sorely tested in this movie when the husband?s dreams of playing professional baseball is shattered when he is injured, and begins to set himself up for ... read morereality as he mentors and coaches a boys? baseball team while trying to run his own business. The wife, on the other hand, works very hard and is dedicated to achieving all her dreams and living a great lifestyle. As this is constantly a strife, it doesn?t become prominent until she is physically injured in an auto accident and her bitter mother comes in their home to help her recuperate. She becomes a part of the disagreements, and soon begins to concoct a plan of her own that has her daughter following her footsteps. The arguments become a consistent problem, and soon the two are questioning whether their marriage is worth saving as the husband soon meets another woman who is ultimately unlike his wife, in every way. Morris Chestnut, Taraij P. Henson, and Jenifer Lewis stars. Worthy!
  • jusstpete
    May 13, 2012
    jusstpete
    Happy ending and all, this was well done. The cast, Morris Chestnut, Taraij P. Henson, and Jenifer Lewis rocked. Powerful betrayal of a marriage.
  • Evangelistvs5
    April 3, 2012
    Evangelistvs5
    Easily deals w/some of the issues that meet newly weds! A must c 4 couples just married or planning 2 marry!
  • thisrealitybites
    March 21, 2010
    thisrealitybites
    the wife and mom irritated the crap out of me in this movie where a wife alienates her patient and long suffering husband by her attitude and accusations. She gets her mess together at the end of the movie, so it has a good ending.
  • movietiffany
    November 29, 2009
    movietiffany
    This is an alright movie I suspose. I thought the acting was well done, but I did not care to much about the plot and I mostly found the whole thing way to prechy for my taste.
  • filmguy450
    November 26, 2009
    filmguy450
    Plodding, lifeless, and stupid. All the characters are so broad that the barely register and the message is so heavy-handed that it hurts.
  • laditea
    July 2, 2009
    laditea
    Excellent movie that gives women insight on the male perspective. A lot of strong woman are gulity of behaving in this manner. I believe a lot of woman should watch this movie before considering a divorce or separation.

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Critic Reviews

Chris Nashawaty
January 14, 2009
Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly

Laughter through tears is director Bill Duke's M.O., and he hits the bull's-eye of that modest target. Full Review

Kirk Honeycutt
January 9, 2009
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

[It] has the saving grace of a lively sense of humor that certainly helps the spiritual medicine go down.

Glenn Whipp
January 9, 2009
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times

Not Easily Broken isn't perfect, but it is persuasive in its portrait of a husband and wife who must decide whether their frayed marriage is worth fighting to save. Full Review

Colin Covert
January 9, 2009
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

A well-crafted message picture disguised as soap opera. Full Review

Kyle Smith
January 9, 2009
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Why go for imitation Tyler Perry when the master is so industrious? Perry's next one should be along in about 10 minutes. Full Review

Rafer Guzman
January 9, 2009
Rafer Guzman, Newsday

It turns out, though, that a woman can save any marriage with a little home cooking and extra sex. Full Review

Justin Berton
January 9, 2009
Justin Berton, San Francisco Chronicle

Like some marriages, it has its flaws, but perhaps it's the good stuff that's worth focusing on. Full Review

Claudia Puig
January 9, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Not Easily Broken is well-acted and involving, though this relationship drama may put some people off with its overt sentimentality and moralizing. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
January 9, 2009
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Not Easily Broken exerts an unmistakable appeal, thanks to an absorbing story and fine performances from Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson. Full Review

Andrea Gronvall
January 9, 2009
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader

A queasy mix of comedy, melodrama, and self-help spirituality. Full Review

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