Madea's Family Reunion (2006)

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Tyler Perry is very interesting to me. I don't hate him or anything, but seems like every one of his movies, including Madea has to have random sub-plot drama. This one is probably one of my favorites because abusive relationships intrigue me, and Perry has captured it very well. Lisa is engaged to the very abusive and controlling Carlos, while her half sister Vanessa is dating a guy who wants to love her but she keeps pushing him away because of her traumatic childhood. Meanwhile, Madea is getting ready for her big family reunion and must deal with a troubled disrespectful teen named Nikki. If you love the Madea character, I'm sure you'll enjoy MADEA'S FAMILY REUNION!!!

I'm not a big fan of Tyler Perry's movies but I've been trying to watch all of the Madea films. I rented this on itunes for 99 cents and it was worth it. Although this movie was funny at some parts the drama was just boring I thought but thats just tyler perry i guess. Keke Palmer and Madea were funny in this movie. The acting was mediocre. But whats with all the low ratings for all of Perrys films one of them has like a 3.9 and it was that bad.Some people on the message boards says it racism and people are jealous too maybe and I agree with some of it. Anyways if you like comedy and drama then you'll love Madeas Family Reunion

I have read many of the comments about Madea's Family Reunion. I think too many of the respondents are white people who don't give a hoot for African Americans. It's just too bad, because we are not going anywhere and will continue to contribute greatly to how this country operates. Isn't it funny how one will denigrate the achievements of others simply because they have a prejudice against them? What this country needs is more acceptance and tolerance of others.Mr. Perry's work is absolutely fabulous! He doesn't hide our foibles. Foibles can't be changed until first they are acknowledged.As for the quality of Mr. Perry's film, Madea's Family Reunion, I thought it was well done, well written, with superb casting, acting and singing.Mr. Perry, please keep making your wonderful films, plays, and television shows. I find them very enjoyable.Peace and blessings to you and yours.

Having grown up in the rural south, I am well schooled when it comes to home grown Christmas trees and the run of the mill cedar tree. But, I'm afraid all that working knowledge of sap couldn't have prepared me for "Medea's Family Reunion." Those of you who are diabetic, I would avoid this sickeningly sweet melodrama at all costs.My one hope is the girls hanging from the ceiling during the over the top wedding scene towards the end were well paid for the hours they must have been dangling there. Is that a spoiler? Oh, lord...let me spoil it further....Let's see...we have molestation, family dysfunction, marrying rich, domestic violence, overbearing mothers, and a saccharine soliloquy from Cycelie Tyson to-boot. Oh, and let's not forget the beat the crap out of the child for laughs angle. Honestly, does any one edit films anymore? "Madea's Family Reunion" is like the worst soap opera, after school special, public service announcement, and bad Flip Wilson homage rolled into one. Tyler Perry made the mistake of directing his own script. Of course, one could argue that his sitting down to write it might have been his first offense.If you want to see Tyler Perry do bad drag and think it's funny, I'd say watch this film. If you want to see every emotion in hyperbole acted out on the screen in front of you, and if you still have the wherewithal to endure it, watch this film. If you're looking for anything of substance, outside of a Judge Maybelline cameo, I'd look elsewhere.