I'm a Tyler Perry fan. Even when I don't like one of his films I find some spark that makes me certain he's bound for an Oscar. Unfortunately this is the first time I've felt that he's missed the boat and maybe heading for a crash.
The plot has an assistant district attorney helping an old friend, now a hooker, in trying to come clean and start over while his fiancé, the DA tries to make sure that never happens. Meanwhile Madea's antics have finally landed her in prison where Madea continues her ways unabated.
I like Madea and have always found Perry's portrayal hysterical, but here Perry is awful and is way way way over the top, even when compared to the stage shows. It shows signs of Perry being distracted (with three movies a year and two TV shows how could he not) and there is a sense that he was just trying to get to the next thing. He and the some of the cast march through the proceedings as if they were Sherman marching to the sea. Perry's Madea isn't a character rather its a man in a dress saying lines (Its clear Perry really does want to kill Madea off if he gets the chance).
It all makes for the worst Tyler Perry film and the first one I can't recommend on any level. Actually cut your losses and get the video of the stage show.instead, That was damn funny and touching. Seriously this is the one Tyler Perry film that just doesn't work.
The plot has an assistant district attorney helping an old friend, now a hooker, in trying to come clean and start over while his fiancé, the DA tries to make sure that never happens. Meanwhile Madea's antics have finally landed her in prison where Madea continues her ways unabated.
I like Madea and have always found Perry's portrayal hysterical, but here Perry is awful and is way way way over the top, even when compared to the stage shows. It shows signs of Perry being distracted (with three movies a year and two TV shows how could he not) and there is a sense that he was just trying to get to the next thing. He and the some of the cast march through the proceedings as if they were Sherman marching to the sea. Perry's Madea isn't a character rather its a man in a dress saying lines (Its clear Perry really does want to kill Madea off if he gets the chance).
It all makes for the worst Tyler Perry film and the first one I can't recommend on any level. Actually cut your losses and get the video of the stage show.instead, That was damn funny and touching. Seriously this is the one Tyler Perry film that just doesn't work.