DVD Review: Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail (Widescreen Edition): Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam: Movies & TV
DVD Review: Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail (Widescreen Edition): Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam: Movies & TV
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Tyler Perry puts “the shut to the up” to his critics. Madea Goes to Jail is the fourth of his seven films to open at No. 1 at the box office. Even tween faves the Jonas Brothers and their 3-D Concert Experience were no match for Perry and his indomitable Madea, the straight-shooting, Glock-wielding grandma who put him on the map. A prolific playwright, Perry is a consummate showman who knows his audience, and Jail delivers what they expect from him: soul-stirring melodrama, boisterous physical comedy, and inspirational faith-based uplift. What it could use is more Madea, whose name is in the title, but who takes a backseat to another one of Perry’s mis-matched couples; Joshua (Derek Luke), a good-hearted up-from-the-ghetto assistant prosecutor, and Linda (Ion Overman) a lawyer and upwardly-mobile “princess,” who becomes threatened when Joshua is reunited with Candy, a childhood friend turned strung-out prostitute (Omigod, it’s Rudy from The Cosby Show!) Madea makes the most of her limited screen time. Whether scattering unwanted guests from her house, turning the tables on a woman who stole her parking space, or even leaving Dr. Phil at a loss for words, Madea brings it in all her rabble-rousing glory. She doesn’t actually go to jail until the film is well under way, but it’s worth the wait as she protects the incarcerated Candy from the jail’s strapping gang leader. Madea Goes to Jail little resembles the play upon which it is based (also available on DVD), but it comes to the screen audience-tested. Perry is not a flashy film director, but his reliance on close-ups is Tyler-made for the small screen. It is a testament to Perry’s newfound Hollywood clout that he can attract an actor of Luke’s caliber, as well as cameos from Judge Mathis and members of The View. He may joke in interviews about wanting to kill off Madea, but his and her fans needn’t worry. As a judge remarks about Madea early on in Jail, “She’ll be back. She couldn’t stay out of trouble if she tried.” –Donald Liebenson
Product Description
After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea (TYLER PERRY) in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe (TYLER PERRY) couldn’t be happier at Madea’s misfortune. But Madea’s eccentric family members, the Browns (DAVID and TAMELA MANN), rally behind her, lending their special “country” brand of support. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway (DEREK LUKE) is on the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a case too personal to handle – defending young prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington (KESHIA KNIGHT PULLIAM) – and asks his fiancée and fellow Assistant District Attorney Linda Holmes (ION OVERMAN) to fill in on his behalf. When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a “motherly” way as only Madea can.
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“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes To Jail” is great!,
By Kris King “Kristopher” (Malone, NY USA) -
This review is from: Madea Goes to Jail [Theatrical Release] (Theatrical Release)
“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes To Jail” is great! This is how the story goes: After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe couldn’t be happier at Madea’s misfortune. But Madea’s eccentric family members the Browns rally behind her, lending their special “country” brand of support. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway is on the fast track to career success. But Hardaway lands a case too personal to handle - defending young prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington - and asks his fiancee and fellow ADA Linda Holmes to fill in on his behalf. When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a “motherly” way as only Madea can.
The cast led by Tyler Perry (back in his roles as Madea / Brian / Joe), Derek Luke (as Joshua Hardaway), & Keshia Knight Pulliam (as Candace Washington) is great! The directing and story and screenplay by Perry (who also produced) (who also produced and directed and wrote the stories and screenplays to “Madea’s Family Reunion” (2006, also starred as Madea / Brian / Joe), “Daddy’s Little Girls” (2007), “Why Did I Get Married?” (2007, also starred as Terry), “Meet The Browns” (2008, also starred as Madea / Joe) & “The Family That Preys” (2008, also starred as Ben), he also wrote and produced “Diary Of A Mad Black Woman” (2005, also starred as Madea / Brian / Joe) is great!
The music by Aaron Zigman (who also did the music to Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?”, “Meet The Browns”, & “The Family That Preys” is great! The cinematography by Alexander Gruszynski (who also did the cinematography to “This Christmas” (2007) is great! The film editing by Maysie Hoy (who has been doing the casting to Perry’s films since “Daddy’s Little Girls”) is great! The production design by Ina Mayhew (who has been doing the production design on Perry’s films since “Diary Of A Mad Black Woman”) is great! The casting by Kim Hardin (who also did the casting to “This Christmas”) is great! The art direction by Mark Erbaugh (who also did the art direction to “The Family That Preys”) is great! The costume design by Keith G. Lewis (who has been doing the costume design to Perry’s films since “Diary Of A Mad Black Woman”) is great!
This is an great comedy that is funny and heartwarming at times. This is another hit from Tyler Perry. Madea’s back and funnier than ever.
Not Great..But Good!,
By LadyLestat (Birmingham, Alabama United States) -
This review is from: Madea Goes to Jail [Theatrical Release] (Theatrical Release)
First of all, I absolutely love Tyler Perry movies just like I love all the stage plays. With that said, Madea goes to jail was a good movie, but it wasn’t anything compared to “The Family That Preys”, “Madea’s Family Reunion”, or “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised to see Keshia Knight Pulliam out of her element. This was the first time that I could actually see past the fact that she was a “Cosby kid” and actually see her as a legitimate actress. Derek Luke was very good in his role as always. Madea was really funny and over the top as well, but I can’t seem to get pass the fact that it seems like we’ve seen this all before. To it’s credit, it does tell a deeper story than Madea going to jail for stealing gas like the stage play. Plus, it has a group of fresh actors in the cast like RonReaco Lee from “Sister Sister”. It also tells you a story about a young prostitute with a past who is reunited with an old friend who desperately wants to help her break her cycle of abusing herself as well as her body. All in all, I think it was a good mix of drama and laughter. Madea gave you a chance to laugh and Candace gave you a feeling of sorrow and sympathy. If you don’t take this movie too seriously you’ll like it.
I Laughed So Hard! A Great Pick Me Up.,
By Christine M. Tynes (Virginia Beach, VA) -
This review is from: Madea Goes to Jail [Theatrical Release] (Theatrical Release)
Most of Tyler Perry’s movies have left me wanting… wanting a better script, better dialogue and better acting. Many of his previous movies are exaggerated and stereo-typical, but Madea Goes To Jail is different. The acting is so much better than in many of his previous films (who knew the former Cosby kid had so much talent???) and the Madea character is funnier than ever. This is by far, the best movie Tyler Perry has ever done — he’s getting better and learning his craft as a producer and director and casting better actors in his films. I found myself crying over funny parts of the movie and over sad parts.
A great family or date movie!
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