A Madea Christmas

So basically, A Madea Christmas was nothing more than a Hallmark movie with a higher production value. This was the first Tyler Perry movie I've seen, and I'm pretty sure this will be my last.

The improv scenes including Larry the Cable Guy is this films only saving grace. Other than that, it's a very mundane movie with a weak character arc and and lazy story telling.

I truly believe that Mr Perry used the writers from The Hallmark Channel and asked them to write a generic, by the numbers script and have himself and Larry improvise scenes that add nothing to the story. It just seemed lazy to me.

Tyler Perry is back as Madea and although yes we've seen him many times as her, he knows when to bring her in and off the screen. A Madea Christmas may not be like the huge blockbuster status that other movies might be right now such as The Hobbit and such but, what the film does have is heart. We get to know each character and their different backgrounds. The movie is a little slow in the beginning but, picks up quick. It's a complete turn around from Madea's Witness Protection which didn't do so well in my opinion as far as the script. But, A Madea Christmas makes up for it and keeps the laughs coming. Tyler Perry is known for his great plays as Madea and you know that if Madea shows up in a movie she'll bring her famous obnoxiousness and through it leave you pondering with a message and a smile on your face. This may not be everyone's cup of tea but, if you love Madea then you're in for a treat. You may not see cars exploding or any fights but, you will see a message that will remind you what Christmas is all about.

For some reason my wife and I just got around to watching this one. IMO this is the best one ever and brought much laughter to our hearts.

It's probably one of the funniest Madea movies, but there are literally scenes completely out of order and one scene even REPEATS. Don't know who edited but man did they drop the ball on it.

Is this some major award winner?

No.

Is it at least a Christmas classic? An every year watch?

Maybe for some.

Is it a great holiday film for at least Madea fans?

Now, that's probably true.

So, what's wrong with that?

People that watch these movies know exactly what they are getting.

And they love it.

And this time they get it in December.

I either like these movies or I love them.

I like and love this one.

I love the casting choices.

I love Larry The Cable Guy as the father in law.

Now, Tyler Perry's writing and directing is always super sappy and syrupy, but if you can't be sappy and syrupy at the holidays, when can you be?

I actually prefer the Boo Halloween movies to this one, but I still liked this one.

And compared to the other films on this above titled list that I've created, this one is an award winner.

Ho, Ho, Ho!