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Tyler Perry's Deal with the Devil

posted 15 years ago by Jawsphobia
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I suppose that could be the title of the next film or after looking at the list of 7 features that came out since this 2005 film it might just be the answer to how he is so prolific. I mean sure he was on Oprah and thus beknighted as a success. But eight movies between 2005 and 2009? He must have had quite the stockpile of scripts. I know it started as a play? No? Was it also supposed to be a TV series?

This reaction is coming from a white male. I finally saw this movie on DVD and the poster or DVD cover made me reluctant to put it on. It was much better than I expected. I don't get the appeal of Norbit for example, but I can see this bunch of people holding interest. The big question is why this universe of characters and why aren't more writer/directors this prolific? There are plenty of ensemble movies that had more room to explore. I'm also stunned by the religious aspect which is so out of fashion. It actually works.

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[–] van-93 15 years ago

This dude made a deal with the devil alright to have a movie like this one out. Not even close to a comedy.

[–] meldelicious 15 years ago

I dunno about his deal with the devil, but I think the appeal is that for all his prolific programming--movies and TV--you get a real sense of family and community. The plots may be loaded with stereotypes, no understanding of white people are really like, a mix of good and bad dialogue, and plots that are pretty "out there." But, the family loyalty, community loyalty, and the black church really draws you in.

This is a white's chick's opinion.

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