Summary

AlthoughTyler Perryis most live for hisMadeafranchise , he ’s also craft a notable body of work that does n’t admit the recognisable theatrical role in any electrical capacity . While his recentMea Culpaisn’t a critical darlingby any means , it reinforce the filmmaker ’s power to differentiate stories with broad appeal despite lacking his noticeably popular Madea character . Furthermore , Perry ’s upcoming historical dramalooks like it can redeemMea Culpa ’s shortcomings , which couldpossibly usher in a newfangled era of storytelling for the director while also developing his signature female protagonist overture to filmmaking .

One of the reasonswhy Perry ’s movies are successful despite their negative reviewsis because Perry understands his audience , and , more importantly , how to appeal to their sensibility . smuggled women of various ages make up the overpowering majority of Perry ’s interview , and as such , Perry crafts narratives that talk to their fantasies , sensibility , and even defeat with the want of representation regarding their level and voices . Perry ’s central reason of his interview combined with his expertness as a playwright are among the biggest reasons why his non - Madea projects still work .

Tyler Perry ’s Madea movies have blossom into a bona fide franchise , and the part has become an crucial fixture in modern pop civilization .

A composite image of Tyler Perry as Madea in various movies

13Mea Culpa (2024)

Mea Culpais Perry ’s latest movie , and it centers around an level-headed smutty lawyer who slowly finds herself developing a spring up attraction to her node who ’s suspected of murdering his girlfriend . WhatMea Culpalacks in originality , it more than makes up for in its stylistic approach path to filmmaking , as the film ’s sensual soundtrack and cinematography heightenMea Culpa ’s more sexually accuse moment . Mea Culpa ’s cast and charactersare comprised of some of Perry ’s regular collaborators , which also devote the picture show a sense of conversancy and comfort among its target audience , which also help make it a fun and digestible thriller .

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Mea Culpa is a 2024 striking crime thriller written and directed by Tyler Perry . A criminal defense force attorney takes up a domestic murder case when an creative person is believe to have murder his lady friend - all skip for the tier of the case to incite them to the place of mate at their firm .

12Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)

Centers around four couples once again struggling to save their marriage amid financial and emotional struggles.

Why Did I Get Married Too?focuses on the same groups of married couple from its harbinger , while reassessing their marriages . Once again featuring many of Perry ’s frequent collaborators , Why Did I Get Married Too?adheres to a sentiency of realism regarding marriage , the amount of work required to make one last , and the impact that its strain can have on others . Rife with inspired performances from some of the diligence ’s good actors and actresses and the right amount of melodrama to keep things engaging , Why Did I Get matrimonial Too?tackles strong themes of loyalty with finesse and humor .

11Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013)

A marriage counselor lusts after a prominent billionaire and jeopardizes her own marriage in the process.

Temptation : Confessions of a Marriage Counselorsees its married and ambitious marriage counsellor protagonist , Judith , slowly lessen for the charismatic billionaire , Harley . sport plenty of game twists that leave in character assuming multiple identities and keep secrets from one another , Temptation : confession of a Marriage Counselordisplays the damaging effect that one ’s infidelity can have on their lives as well as the lives of others . Although critics pointed out the motion picture ’s terminate as preachy , Judith ’s destroyed marriage and the fallout from it helps reward the key theme of remaining loyal to one ’s partner .

10Nobody’s Fool (2018)

Examines themes of trust and loyalty through its sister protagonists.

Tiffany Haddish champion alongside Tika Sumpter inNobody ’s Foolas the recently parole Tanya , who uses her intuition to help her successful yet somewhat clueless sister , Danica , decide whether she ’s being catfished online . Despite the disconfirming review highlightingNobody ’s Fool ’s formulaic and predictable plotting , the romanticist funniness excels in showcasing Haddish ’s comedic talents all while still tell a heartwarming story about the bond paper between two sis . Furthermore , the chemistry between Haddish and Sumpter keeps the energy throughout the picture show richly without sheer off into totally ridiculous territory .

9The Single Moms Club (2014)

The Single Moms Club highlights the power of sisterhood through its single-parent protagonists.

The Single Moms Clubsees five single mothers gradually bond over their shared circumstance in a comedic dramatic play that both highlights the strength of camaraderie between women , while also display Perry ’s leaning for ridiculously derisory humor . AlthoughThe Single Moms Clubfalls raven to some of the misgivings in some of Perry’sMadeawork , such as stereotypically written character and heavy - handed moralistic musings , the motion picture does offer a unique view on women ’s part in undivided parentage . Through its characters , race and year and their impact on motherhood are analyse , which piss for authentically piquant moments .

The Single Moms Club is a comedy - play write and directed by Tyler Perry and was released in 2014 . Five single mothers from unlike backgrounds band together to keep their children from being expelled from their school after being involved in an incident . Through the organisation of their club , they help each other overcome tragedy and tribulation - and return to the dating world once again .

8Good Deeds (2012)

Examines the class divide and its impact on dating and relationships.

WhileGood Deedsfeatures a pronounced betterment over Perry ’s filmmaking style , as seen by his charge of pacing and themes of class , date , and relationships , the flick still suffer from Perry ’s typical expressions of sluttish solutions . Good Deedssees Perry as a successful CEO who , despite being engaged to a successful woman , finds himself falling for a working - class cleaning woman . The movie ’s analysis of the year watershed and its impingement on see makes for a compelling story , but Perry ’s over - trust on absurd humor and overwrought melodrama ultimately take away much of the movie ’s poignancy .

7A Fall From Grace (2020)

A man’s affair causes his wife to embark on a dark path for revenge.

A Fall from Graceis Perry ’s first moving picture under his Netflix stack and centers around a char on visitation for murder after her treasonous X - husband ’s death . While the movie ’s patch demonstrates a more ripe approach to Perry ’s usual subjects extend , A dusk from Grace ’s limited production schedule results in technical error such as boom mics and extras make their way into scenes . Nevertheless , the errors give the movie an undeniable blaxploitation feel that , whether intentional or not , raises the moving-picture show ’s entertainment value while still telling an enthralling story of love and obsession .

6The Family That Preys (2008)

Features two families from different social structures learning how to get along.

The Family That Preyssees two families of differ social position see to get along with one another after the Word of the wealthy Cartwright family falls for the daughter of the working - year Bennett syndicate . WhileThe Family That Preys ' plot is double-dyed for a daytime soap opera house , the excellent performances of Alfre Woodard and Katy Bates help ground the movie in a way that make the otherwise heavy - handed messaging of crime syndicate trueness palpate appropriate . Along with a firm supporting cast , The Family That Preysdoes a solid job of examining the social and familial pressures that bear on some relationships .

A Madea Family Funeral was set to be the final installment in the Madea moving-picture show serial , but like the rest of the movies , it might not be for everyone .

5Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

The feature-length adaptation of Perry’s stage play centers around faithfulness among married couples.

The first entry in Perry’sWhy Did I Get Married?series , Why Did I Get Married?puts its protagonists through traditional Christian wedding , while infusing its storytelling with modern theme , such as societal media and their impact on relationships for a unequaled approach to the wild-eyed dramatic play writing style . Although the movie contains much of the melodrama that Perry has become famous for , it ’s surprisingly effective in his earlier study , as it demonstrates the strong emotions one faces in a ambitious man and wife .

4Acrimony (2018)

A woman scorned decides to take matters into her own hands when her unfaithful husband continually cheats.

star frequent collaborator , Taraji P. Henson , Acrimonysees a faithful married woman take subject into her own hands when the court system once again fail to hold her unfaithful hubby accountable for his philandering ways . feature some of Perry ’s easily filmmaking and a impregnable performance by Henson , Acrimonytells a cliff-hanging story about retaliation with a flare and workmanship on equation with standardized thrillers likeFatal AttractionandGone Girl . Although the picture ’s plotting stumbles along the way , the thrills and Henson more than make up for any of its shortcomings .

Madea and family in A Madea Family Funeral

Keanu Reeves looking over one shoulder as John Wick in Ballerina

Kelly Rowland as Mea in Mea Culpa and Janet Jackson as Patricia in Why Did I Get Married Too?

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Headshot of Kelly Rowland

Mea Culpa is a 2024 dramatic crime thriller written and directed by Tyler Perry. A criminal defense attorney takes up a domestic murder case when an artist is believed to have murdered his girlfriend - all hoping for the level of the case to propel them to the position of partner at their firm.

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Janet Jackson as Patricia Agnew and Malik Yoba as Gavin Agnew in Why Did I Get Married Too?

Jurnee Smollet-Bell as Judith in Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.

Amber Riley as Kalli, Tiffany Hadish as Tanya, and Tika Sumpter as Danica in Nobody’s Fool.

Wendi McLendon-Covey as Jan, Nia Long as May, Cocoa Brown as Lytia, Zulay Henao as Esperanza, and Amy Smart as Hillary in The Single Moms Club.

Headshot Of Nia Long

The Single Moms Club is a comedy-drama written and directed by Tyler Perry and was released in 2014. Five single mothers from different backgrounds band together to keep their children from being expelled from their school after being involved in an incident. Through the formation of their club, they help each other overcome tragedy and tribulations - and return to the dating world once again.

Headshot Of Amy Smart

Tyler Perry as Wesley Deeds III and Gabrielle Union as Natalie in Good Deeds.

Crystal Fox as Grace Waters in A Fall from Grace.

The cast of The Family That Preys in the promotional poster.

Sharon Leal as Dianne Brock and Tyler Perry as Terry Brock in Why Did I Get Married?

Taraji P. Henson as Melinda Moore Gayle in Acrimony.