Review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) by Arletha G — 25 Sep 2008

If you like Tyler Perry films, you'll love this one. Best one yet!

This review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) was written by Arletha G on 25 Sep 2008.

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

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By Douglas J (54) on 20 Aug 2011

This movie is one of Tyler Perry's best. A must see…

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For a film that I hadn't heard of nor remember seeing previews, I thought this was good…

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By María A (405) on 17 Feb 2012

Umm...I think my review may be clouded by the fact that I was waiting for a hot Cole Hauser sex scene, but one never came. But it was an alright film…

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By Rose S (174) on 24 Apr 2012

Very inspiring movie. Is a life lesson!!!! Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard are magnificent as always…

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 14 Jul 2014

Though better than most of Perry's broad comedies, The Family That Preys still suffers from excessive predictability and mawkish sentiment,…

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By Justa C (31) on 22 Dec 2014

The critics need to seriously stop the racism now. This movie was excellent, excellent, excellent…

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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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By Reece Pendleton (27) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 21 Oct 2017

The usual mawkishness is made slightly more palatable by the two leads and by Perry himself…

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By Amanda P (389) on 20 Jun 2012

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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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