Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family: A Quick Movie Review
Rating: PG-13
Cast: Tyler Perry; Isaiah Mustafa; Loretta Devine; Bow Wow; Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Theater Release Date: April 22, 2011
Synopsis: Shirley needs to gather her wayward children together to share some important news. Shirley gets help from Madea to ‘recruit’ the children. Providing her hilarious philosophies on financial difficulties, family secrets, drugs, and the importance of family, Madea shows the true meaning of family.
If you’re looking for:
Oscar worthy performances: pass
Heart-pounding action scenes: pass
Family enjoyment: meets you halfway
Heart-warming romance: pass
Side splitting comedy: definite see
Nightmare inducing thriller/horror: pass
Mind twister: pass
Highlights:
Madea’s philosophies and antics
Pulls on emotional strings of audience
Downside:
Script parts from original play at times