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

This was one of the best movie this year! I saw it last night and I was so amaze! Go TP!

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

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 Peter Debruge (1,557) for Variety (12,700) on 15 Oct 2011

Bates and Woodard strike up a real dynamic, and picture gives the duo room to improvise, leading to one raucous scene after another as they…

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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 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 Greg C (624) on 06 Sep 2012

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