Madea's Family Reunion: Gun-toting Mable Simmons Returns to the Big Screen
The Return of Tyler Perry's Alter Ego
Perry returns to the roles of Madea, Madea's crass brother Uncle Joe, and her nephew Brian. Also returning is veteran actress Cicely Tyson in the role of Myrtle, an elderly relative. Joining Perry and Tyson, are Boris Kodjoe, Lynn Whitfield, Maya Angelou, and Henry Simmons among others.
As usual, Madea is looked to for guidance in solving the problems that plague various members of her family. This time, all while planning her family reunion. Audiences are looking for more of Madea's crazy antics and unorthodox advice, but may get to see a softer side of the riotous matriarch as she tries to forge a bond with foster child Nikki, portrayed by rising young actress Keke Palmer.
The stage version of "Madea's Family Reunion" is just one of several plays featuring the funny wisdom of Madea. Others include the popular stage version of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman", "I Can Do Bad All By Myself", "Madea's Class Reunion", and "Madea Goes To Jail". Other stage works by Perry include "Meet The Browns", " I Know I've Been Changed", and "Why Did I Get Married? He Proposed". Through the use of comedy, Perry imparts a spiritual wisdom in each of his works.
Audiences find that there are common themes of love, family, and forgiveness throughout Perry's catalogue of comedic dramas.
Because Perry seems to have the Midas touch these days, it is hard to believe, that someone as talented as Perry once risked his savings on his dream of writing and ended up homeless. However, Perry continued to pursue his dream and, eventually, overcame the odds. Today, Perry is recognized by fans and media everywhere and is credited with having contributed to the replacement of the insulting title "Chitlin' Circuit" with "Urban Theater" as a reference to Contemporary Black Theater.
Madea's Family Reunion will open in theaters everywhere on February 24th. For more information or to see the movie trailer, visit the official movie website at http://www.madeasfamilyreunionmovie.com.
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4 Comments
Post a CommentTyler, you are a blessing to alot of people, keep up the good work, I watches your movies over and over to get a good laugh. on madea family reunion I love the part when Victoria get hell slap out of her.
Tyler perry i would just like to say that that the person you play MEDEA SIMMONS you rally do a good job playong her thanka alolt and when you get this message please write me back well gotta go GOD BLESS YOU YOU FRIEND IN CHRIST WESLEY
Tyler perry does it again great for the family and friends who love stories with happy endings
I cannot wait to see this movie. I know it will be hilarious! Thanks for this review!