Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns
by Tyler Perry
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Actor: Angela Bassett, David Mann, Lance Gross, Tamela J. Mann, Tyler PerryDirector: Tyler Perry
Brand: PERRY,TYLER
Producer: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
Producer: Joseph P. Genier
Producer: Michael Paseornek
Producer: Reuben Cannon
Producer: Roger M. Bobb
Producer: Tim Andrew
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-01
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns
Movie Review: A solid film. Tyler Perry comes into his craft as a filmmaker.
Summary: 5 Stars
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns is actually a loose adaptation of his stage play "What's Done in the Dark. The movie makes some deviations from the stage play but those deviations capture the spirit and the heart of the stage play it's based on.
Brenda is a single Mom in Chicago struggling to take care of her three kids. She's sent tickets to come to her father's funeral in Georgia; a man she's never known. She's on her way to work with her friend when she finds out the factory has been sold and moved to Mexico. When her lights are turned off and desperate she gets on the bus and goes to Georgia to meet the rest of the Brown family. From there- I'm not going to get into the plot too much and spoil the movie for those who haven't seen it. THIS MOVIE IS TOO GOOD TO SPOIL.
I really enjoyed this film. Some people call this the weakest of the Tyler Perry movies; I disagree with them. This film is a major turning point for Tyler Perry on a technical level. He has come into his own craft as a film director; able to tell his stories with a camera more effectively than in previous films. Meet the Browns is tighter and more cohesive than his earlier films; the story flows from the first frame to the last. The cinematography is beautiful capturing the grittiness of Chicago's inner-city streets and contrasting them with the serenity of Georgia's woods and suburbs. There are some amazing shots in this film that really tell the story beautifully. This movie felt REAL to me.
I also think a lot of people have issues with this movie due to the screenplay, because they were expecting a laugh out loud comedy like Perry's previous films. Meet The Browns is a bit darker in tone and more dramatic than previous Tyler Perry films. This probably happened when Perry was adapting What's Done in the Dark to film. As an amateur screenwriter I I understand from experience he had make a lot of modifications to the story to allow for pacing, direction and character development onscreen. But Perry keeps the heart and soul of his story alive among all the changes and that's the mark of a solid writer.
The acting in this movie is solid. Tyler Perry has assembled a first-rate cast of actors and they disappear seamlessly into their roles. Angela Bassett gives a strong performance as Brenda. She captures the tension and anxieties of a single mother beautifully. Her performance reminds me of Dihann Carroll in Claudine. Sofia Vegarra is a delight to watch as Brenda's friend Cheryl; she really captured the essence of a neighborhood Latina. Irma P. Hall gives a realistic performance as Mildred the daycare owner; I knew ladies who worked these jobs and her performance was perfect. Frankie Faison and Margaret Avery are strong as L.B. and Sarah; I just wish they gave them more screen time because they're both a veteran actors I never see enough of onscreen. Jennifer Lewis is strong comic relief. David Mann and Tamela Mann are scene stealers, reprising their hilarious characters from the stage play. Rick Fox- well he does the best he can as Harry the love interest. He's the weakest link in this movie
Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns is an essential for Tyler Perry film collectors and Black Movie fans. I recommend you pick this one up along With Dihann Carroll's classic Claudine.
Summary of Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 1-JUL-2008
Media Type: DVD
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