Review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) by Cheri H — 01 Feb 2009

Really good, and had a good story line...gotta love tyler perry.

This review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) was written by Cheri H on 01 Feb 2009.

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

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By Chuck Wilson (418) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 21 Sep 2011

What's memorable here is the sparkling chemistry between Bates and Woodard, whose scenes together are a pleasure to watch, even as one thinks…

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By Kercelia F (5) on 18 Mar 2012

In closing, save your money and turn on Lifetime- they do these movies a lot better and you get commercial breaks so you escape to the bathroom…

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By Ashleyandkevin A (3) on 13 Sep 2012

This is simply the best movie I've seen. The acting is flawless, thanks to a spectacular cast and Tyler Perry deserves props…

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By Robin P (467) on 14 Oct 2012

This was ok...my gosh Sanaa Latham's character was so mean to her husband..glad she got hers in the end, she needed to learn a lesson-best…

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By Ken Fox (1,094) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 16 Sep 2011

Thanks to some first-rate acting from its stars, it ranks among Perry's best…

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By Jennifer T (990) on 08 May 2012

This was one of Tyler Perry's WAY BETTER movies. Kathy Bates did absolutely fantastic! Nice little storyline…

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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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By Brandon W (1,786) on 22 Dec 2017

The Family that Preys is directed and written by Tyler Perry, and it stars Alfre Woodard, Kathy Bates, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, and Taraji…

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By Steve Davis (486) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 06 Apr 2016

Contradictions abound in this messy and unfocused drama that purports to believe that family is everything, when all else fails…

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By Monet J (213) on 02 Dec 2012

This movie is better than all his other movies. Its not the same plot..its different and compelling. Loved it…

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