The Family That Preys

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: September 12, 2008

DVD Release Date: January 13, 2009

Plot 411: The lives and families of two very strong Southern women ebb and flow through good times and bad.

Review: This is another great Tyler Perry flick. I love his films because he focuses on the family unit and always portrays very strong female characters. One of the main reasons I think I love this film the most out of all of his movies is because of the great relationship between the two female leads, played by Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard. Despite the fact that they're complete opposites, they have been best friends for 30 years and have seen each other through so many things. The relationships with and between the other characters are also intriguing to watch unfold. You become completely sucked into the drama as if you're a part of the family yourself. This is definitely one of Perry's strengths. Another moving performance is by Sanaa Lathan, who plays Woodard's daughter. She is normally cast as the good girl but did a great job at playing against type in this one.

Watch It: For a dog fight and emotional toils between friends and family.

Skip It: If you expect anything less than a Sunday preaching.

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