Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
Judith has known her husband Brice since they were children, but now their marriage is growing stale. Having just completed her graduate work in psychotherapy, she's eager to begin a career as a marriage counselor. She takes an internship at a matchmaking firm for millionaires and meets Harley, a charismatic billionaire investor who makes no effort to hide his attraction to Judith. Although quite resistant at first, eventually Judith succumbs to his charms, placing her marriage in jeopardy and forever altering the course of her life.
Critics Sentiment
Harley violently beats Judith when she tries to leave him
Judith ends up HIV positive and broken while counseling others
The film peaks with Harley's violent beating of Judith, then drops significantly with the heavy-handed moralistic ending that reviewers found too preachy.
Reviews show the film builds effectively from marital dissatisfaction through temptation and seduction, reaching its dramatic peak with domestic violence. However, the moralistic HIV-positive ending was widely criticized as overly harsh preaching that undermined the emotional journey. Most reviewers appreciated the relatable relationship dynamics and Perry's attempt at serious drama, even when finding the execution predictable.
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Jurnee Smollett
Judith
Lance Gross
Brice
Robbie Jones
Harley Madison
Brandy Norwood
Melinda
Kim Kardashian
Ava
Vanessa Williams
Janice
Renée Taylor
Ms. Waco-Chapman
Ella Joyce
Sarah
Candice Coke
Marriage Counselor
Andrea Moore
Lisa (Couple in Counseling)
Zach Sale
Brad (Couple in Counseling)
Jim Adams
Client
Bryson Lofton
BJ
Peg Thon
Mildred
Ronald Lynch
Young Brice (10 years)
Shaeleigh Person
Young Judith (10 years)
Cara Mantella
Social Advance Marriage Counselor
Andy Rusk
Mountain Biker
Howard C. French
Client #1
Sidney Baxley
Client #2
Crew
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