My dear, sweet wife and I love watching movies. Last Monday we went to see Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family." The film is rated PG 13 for language. Sherri liked the film so much that she gave it her highest compliment - she wants to go see it again!
Me, I can watch favorite movies over and over. Sherri is more of a "one and done" kind of movie goer. Why waste time watching something you've seen already? So when she says "I'd like to see that movie again, " it's got to be a winner.
I won't talk much about the film - don't want to give away the story! But, needless to say, Madea's family is not happy. And the way Madea brings the family together for a very important dinner had Sherri and me rolling in the aisles.
Movie critics don't seem to like Tyler Perry very much and they don't often give his films good reviews. Perry's films usually offer a strong, positive testimony about Jesus Christ. His characters aren't afraid to confess that there is a God and that God cares for them through Christ. Today's culture is afraid of Jesus and the fact that Perry isn't afraid to bring Jesus front and center in his films makes him a target of those who object to Perry's positive portrayal of the Christian faith.
If you aren't familiar with the "Madea" films, rent one from Netflix or Redbox. Or hurry to the theatre to see "Madea's Big Happy Family." Give it a try and see if you don't become a fan of one of the screen's most outrageous and hilarious characters. As far as Tyler Perry is concerned, we give him two thumbs up!
From my journal:"Evangelism is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread." Taken from "Pujols - More Than the Game" - page 37.
