Madea Goes to Jail

My husband and I are fortunate enough to have Netflix. We only get one movie at a time, but we can receive an unlimited amount per month. We use this to watch movies we didn't want to pay to see in the theaters, movies we're curious about, or movies we haven't seen in awhile but don't necessarily want to buy. This week, our movie was "Madea Goes to Jail." We thought we were getting the major motion picture that came out this year; but instead we got the stage play from 2006. Even though we were disappointed, it was still worth watching.

First of all, for those of you who don't know, Tyler Perry (the director & writer of these shows) plays Madea, an older African American woman who is a little bit crazy and likes her gun. It is HILARIOUS. Seeing a 6 ft. something man dressed up as a buxom, old woman is funny in and of itself, but the dialogue is what makes it.

The other thing I love about the Madea films/plays is that they incorporate Christianity and faith into them. They talk about prayer, faith, going to church, believing in Christ, and having good moral values. It's definitely not what you would expect from the titles (e.g. "Diary of a Mad Black Woman"); but a nice change.

I would encourage anyone who wants a laugh, and doesn't mind minor swearing, to watch any of Tyler Perry's productions.