OK so I just forrrrccced myself through the film adaption Tyler Perry's play Meet the Browns.(Yes I know I'm a year late)I usually gravitate to TP's films because he skillfully infuses them with both dramatic and comedic elements. Unfortunately his usual dramedy formula failed to connect this time around. The jokes that were side-splitting on stage did not translate well on camera at all!
I'm not sure if it's slow pacing, bad acting, unfeasible story lines or all of the above that make this movie so difficult to watch but for some reason the story just doesn't flow.
Come on now, we all know the formula...
Emotionally/Physically weak female - check
Heartless male antagonist - check
Elderly/Matriarchal figure (good for inspirational speeches while cooking) - check
Knight in shining amour to sweep weak female off her feet - check
Church scene - double check
The only saving grace in the film is Irma P. Hall (Big Mama, Soul Food)... Its nice to see that she's still alive and kickin'.
*sigh*
The play is WAAAYYYY better!!
- Ivy Jones -
...is a Mad Black Woman
...is a Mad Black Woman
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