Review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) by Charmaine J — 21 Sep 2008

This movie was the best of the tyler perry movies all together.

This review of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008) was written by Charmaine J on 21 Sep 2008.

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

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By Theateranerd (14) on 08 Jul 2012

Give credit to Tyler Perry for not glamorizing drug dealing, criminal activities, selfish actions and the like…

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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 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 Reggie33 (1) on 05 Dec 2011

I think The Family That Prey's is an excellent movie. It is all about what happens in our society today…

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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 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 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 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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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 04 Jan 2012

Family, sadly, is a plate of leftovers: a bland, baldly written melodrama about two longtime best friends and their messed-up families…

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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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