I had heard so much on this movie, I finally decided to watch it once it came on TV. From what little I knew, I expected it to be just a comedy about the revenge a "mad black woman" takes, with all the funny antics from Tyler Perry's Madea.
Yes, the film is definitely funny in places. But there is some very serious drama here that I wasn't expecting. The treatment of the soon to be ex-wife was horrific and painful to watch. So was her eventual revenge when her ex becomes disabled. That was a definite plot twist I didn't see coming.
There is a wide range of emotions in experiencing this film and I can definitely see the appeal and why it has been so popular. But there is also a side of me that wonders if the black community as a whole gets tired of the stereotyping of their culture. It seems prevalent here, very similar as in Martin Lawrence's "Big Momma" (although the latter being more comedy and less drama). But I know it does represent a segment of the population and Perry treats the matter with respect.
Also, Perry's rags to riches success story is very inspiring. I also appreciate that he places emphasis on faith and Christianity, which is rarely seen in modern movies. Kudos for that, Mr. Perry!
Yes, the film is definitely funny in places. But there is some very serious drama here that I wasn't expecting. The treatment of the soon to be ex-wife was horrific and painful to watch. So was her eventual revenge when her ex becomes disabled. That was a definite plot twist I didn't see coming.
There is a wide range of emotions in experiencing this film and I can definitely see the appeal and why it has been so popular. But there is also a side of me that wonders if the black community as a whole gets tired of the stereotyping of their culture. It seems prevalent here, very similar as in Martin Lawrence's "Big Momma" (although the latter being more comedy and less drama). But I know it does represent a segment of the population and Perry treats the matter with respect.
Also, Perry's rags to riches success story is very inspiring. I also appreciate that he places emphasis on faith and Christianity, which is rarely seen in modern movies. Kudos for that, Mr. Perry!