Review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) by Laura L — 17 Jun 2013

I absolutely loved this movie...this was one of r Perry's bests :).

This review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) was written by Laura L on 17 Jun 2013.

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jbells16 B (136) on 07 Sep 2013

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By Teri C (41) on 30 Mar 2012

This movie was great. It should of gotten 4 stars in my opinion. I would see it again it was that good. Spenseful and great plot…

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Damn I almost wanted to hate Sanaa Lathan and Cole Hauser they did their parts so well. Alfre Woodard is awesome and so is Kathy Bates…

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By Stephen Farber (295) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 07 Aug 2011

Woodard conveys the rock-solid values of a true Christian without ever falling into sappiness…

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