MADEA is baaaaack!!

Tyler Perry did it again! He gave us film that was filled with fun and laughter in addition to an universal message for all. Based on the popular stage play from Tyler Perry, Madea Goes to Jail centers on Perry's well-known character Madea Simmons going to jail for her uncontrollable anger management problems.

With a high-speed freeway chase putting Madea (Tyler Perry) in front of the judge, her pardon is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and puts her in jail. An ecstatic Joe (Tyler Perry) could not be any more happier at Madea's misfortune. But Madea's peculiar family members the Browns (David and Tamala Mann) stick behind her, making sure to lend their special hand "down home"country brand of support. Throughout the film we are able to see Madea attempt to stay calm and keep her cool. This task in itself seems very difficult, maybe even impossible...lol.

Meanwhile, we are introduced to Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway (Derek Luke) who is well on his way to a fast track of career success. But in the midst of this rise of success Hardaway lands a case that is a little too personal for him to handle - defending young prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington (Keisha Knight Pulliam) - and at the spare of the moment he must asks his fiancée and fellow ADA Linda Holmes (Ion Overman) to fill in on his behalf. Shortly after her appearance in court Candace is sentenced to 17 years (which sparks some suspicion). When Candace ends up in jail, Madea befriends the young woman, protecting her in a "motherly" way as only Madea can. As Madea serves her sentence she not only fulfills her jail time but teaches her fellow inmates the importance of responsibility and true forgiveness.

This film also showcases some newcomers to the movies including RonReaco Lee and Def Poetry Jam artist Tamika "Georgia Me" Harper. There is so much to look forward to with this film from the road rage driving to the infamous jail scenes. I can remember watching this as a stage play and laughing up a storm, I can truly say that the movie did its justice I was truly pleased. This movie is right up there with Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Why Did I Get Married. As always Tyler Perry did his thang! I look forward to many more of his films.


Grade: B+