Love can truly be an emotional rollercoaster. When it’s high, it feels beautifully warm. But when it’s low, it can become really cold and dark. The enactment of the latter can be seen in Tyler Perry‘s upcoming Netflix film, A Fall From Grace.
While feeling disheartened after discovering her ex-husband’s affair, new divorcee Grace Waters played by Crystal Fox (The Haves and Have Nots) finds herself alone and lonely. With encouragement from her best friend Sarah Miller (Phylicia Rashad), she goes out to an event where she meets what she thought to be the love of her life which she soon finds to be her biggest nightmare.
Perry plays an obnoxious defense lawyer (Rory) with no intention of doing much defending and instead adamantly insists that his prodigy Jasmine (Bresha Webb) push for a plea deal. But after meeting Waters, Jasmine isn’t so sure about her guilty admission and suspects foul play. When curiosity meets persistence, the film takes you on a journey of unveiling plot twists that will have you on the edge of your seat guessing hard about how the story will end.
VIBE chatted with the actors behind these characters to talk about love and relationships and the importance of being aware.
“Keep your heart open but keep your eyes open, too; Watch out for red flags,” said the film’s writer, director, and producer. “Keep your heart open. Love yourself before you look for somebody else to love you, and remember that grace is over you and in you,” added leading lady Fox.
When asked what they hope viewers walk away with after watching the crime drama film, Webb pointed out: “I feel like as well as being on the edge of your seat and [while] you’re watching it and you’re being lost in the drama, also leave with a knowledge of knowing what this movie encompasses together.”
Legendary actress Rashad concluded, “I think it’s always great for me as an artist when an audience can walk away feeling satisfied, yes? But also reflective of what they’ve experienced and continue to reflect on the experience.”
Ultimately, this movie is a must-see and what is said to be Tyler Perry’s best work. A Fall From Grace hits streaming platforms Friday, January 17 on Netflix.
