Madea's Big Happy Family

People are giving this Title a bad review? Are you serious? The thing with Tyler Perry's films, is that they feature REAL life situations. None of the fake things you see in most films.

His movie's are REAL. The feature original material that other films haven't duplicated. This movie was hilarious, makes you want to re-watch certain clips. 100%, two thumbs up, laugh-out-loud funny.

People that give out bad reviews, JUST because you didn't understand is childish. Wake up and open you're eyes. REAL MATERIAL.

Movies made my Mr. Perry continue to amazing me, amaze by how his content seem so close to how many of us live.

I don't know if anyone else out there is a Tyler Perry fan, but I really enjoy his work and although at times a little schmaltzy, "Madea's Big Happy Family" is worth a trip to the theater.

As with all other Madea movies, Madea (Tyler Perry) takes on old and young. No matter who you are or think you are, if you cross Madea you are in for a good old A** chewing.

Madea's niece, Shirley (Loretta Devine) is given some bad news by her doctor. Her wish is to share the news with all the members of her family at dinner. She arranges a get together but there is a problem. Her family over time has become somewhat estranged. Although they do all eventually arrive at the house, it isn't long before the bickering and fighting begin. Shirley cannot find a moments peace when she can address the issue for which she had the gathering, and all too soon the family runs from the table and the house. Not knowing what to do next, Aunt Bam (Cassie Davis), in order to help Shirley, enlists the aid of Madea to corral all of the children, spouses and grandchildren around the dinner table so Shirley can let them know how much she loves each and everyone.

Along the way, Madea lets everyone know her philosophy of life as only she can and amidst the tragedy comes fulfillment and forgiveness. The movie runs the gamut of emotions - from grief to joy. One moment you may feel tears welling up in your eyes only to be followed by the laugh-out-loud antics of Madea.

I think there would have been nothing lost if Brown (David Mann) and his occasionally - emphasis on occasionally - funny shenanigans would have been left on the cutting room floor. I don't feel his part in the movie really added any value, but it is there and I took it for what it was.

The movie won't be nominated for any significant awards but as with all of the Madea series, there are some life lessons from which we all can learn taught by Madea in a way only she could get away with.

I recommend this film.

A typical Madea movie, some funny moments and some not so funny moments. The people were rude as hell which made it a bit annoying.

I was never familiar with Perry's work. I started with Madeas witness protection and then I was pleasantly surprised so I watched another one which was Madeas big happy family. I have to admit I had very low expectations for this movie and I watched it at night before going to sleep thinking I would fall asleep on a normal regular movie but then the dialogue had me laughing and the story and the characters were just interesting enough for me to watch it until the very last minute. very enjoyable, I would recommend this movie for any couple who wants to have a light evening of fun. Obviously this is no masterpiece Nor a classic but people who give this movie a rating of one should have some sense slapped into them. Heller??? Okay I will admit the plot is often far-fetched but the characters are credible enough for me and there are some really funny moments. I also loved the approached the movie had with the topic of death. Touching, genuine, funny. I would give the witness protection movie a six out of 10 and this one seven out of 10 because I really don't agree with the low score on here.

As part of sitting through a Tyler Perry "Madea" movie marathon, I came upon the 2011 movie "Madea's Big Happy Family". Sure, I had never heard about it, but I was familiar with the concept of the "Madea" movies, so I figured I knew what I was in for here.

The storyline in "Madea's Big Happy Family" was a step away from the previous heavier drama-based "Madea" movies, and venturing on to a more lighthearted comedy, which was definitely something that appealed more to me, if I have to be honest. Well, at least the first half of the movie, but it reverted back to being more of a drama than a comedy.

Of the entire cast ensemble, I was familiar with Tyler Perry, Loretta Devine, Cassi Davis and David Mann. The acting performances in the movie were fair.

Hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing.

My rating of writer and director Tyler Perry's 2011 movie "Madea's Big Happy Family" lands on a generous four out of ten stars.