Tyler perrys madea goes to jail television show

This movie was not even remotely what I thought it was going to be. Don’t judge this movie by it’s cover and blurb. It’s really not a comedy. Yes, there’s comedy in it, but the overriding storyline and themes are much more serious and might leave a viewer shook up. I guess it’s a dramady with strong emphasis on the drama.

It started out high energy with Tom Jones singing “She’s a Lady”, and there were some great one-liners at the beginning, such as a daddy saying to his adult son: “I’m so high, you look like your real daddy right now.” I laughed my socks off!

But...then it switched over into the alternate storyline which was a complete downer involving prostitution, a violent pimp, drug abuse, rape, and a shady district attorney. The movie ricocheted between comedy and tragedy with long dramatic scenes and short comedic scenes.

Personally, I would have preferred all comedy. There was no graphic sex or particularly foul language in this story. There was a bit of gritty implied violence. I appreciated that the movie avoided use of the n-word (unlike “A Madea Family Funeral” where it was liberally uttered). All of the actors were excellent with standout performances by Sophia Vergara, Keisha Knight Pulliam, and many others.

Note that the movie is rated PG-13. Geez. I would not want my children under the age of 25 to see this movie.