I had never heard of Tyler Perry until a few years ago, but I think this is the man that can save Black cinema. You know, the kind that doesn't make me think "What the hell were they smoking when they made this film?"
I have seen this movie twice since its opening on Friday, and personally, I think it's Perry's best work to date. There are numerous funny moments, *** SPOILERS ***
there is absolutely no use of the "N" word
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, and though it does emphasize some stereotypes, it is not done distastefully. I know the primary audience is African American, but I think any ethnicity will see this work and leave the theatre satisfied.
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