Madea's Witness Protection (2012) Reviews

• Just not funny enough for a comedy and far too messy.

  Boba_Fett11382012-07-16

  It's of course OK for a comedy to have a very simplistic story in it but its unforgivable when you just don't have a good comedy writer. Really, what's the point of watching a comedy when it just isn't being all that funny? I just couldn't believe how badly written some of the comedy in this movie was. Most of the moments or pieces of dialog will get absolutely no laughs out of you, no matter how desperate the movie gets at times. The movie truly goes overboard in an attempt to still make you laugh, or at other times it's simply just going on and on. The director just didn't knew when to say cut at times, probably also because the director, Tyler Perry, himself is being on the screen a lot as well, as a whole bunch of different characters. But he clearly just ain't no Eddie Murphy! The different story lines are either poorly connected or just connected in such an unrealistic way that it becomes ridicules. The movie even drops some story lines after a while and then picks them up again 30 minutes later, or sometimes it doesn't at all. It does the same with some of its characters. It all lets this movie feel like a real messy one at times and you are wondering multiple times throughout it what it exactly is that you are watching here. The main premise of the movie is already a real ridicules and unlikely one to begin with. But the sad thing about it is that it's also absolutely going nowhere with it. At times I though that the movie was perhaps going to be one with some 'messages' it and the two different families would start to learn from each other and slowly but steadily grow closer to each other as well. But none of that is the case in this movie. It just mostly relies on racial stereotypes and other prejudices that just aren't being all that clever or original to watch and therefore also not all that funny. And really, I love Eugene Levy but I just think he is better when he's not playing the lead role. He's just far better and more fun to watch in supporting roles, though it perhaps is not fair to say that purely based on his role in this movie of course. He is given some incredibly weak material to work with and the movie perhaps was at times relying far too much on his delivery. But not even a comical talent like Levy could turn some of the moments and pieces of dialog into something funny. And how are we supposed to believe he's married to Denise Richards? There is some weird casting going on in this movie but Tyler Perry foremost should not had cast himself playing 3 different characters. He just isn't a talented enough comic, so far too scenes involving him fall totally flat. A failed attempt at a comedy. 4/10 http://bobafett1138.blogspot.com/

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• Shame on you Hollywood

  KidFresh482012-07-14

  I laughed twice throughout the entire movie, and once was at the bloopers. To say this movie is bad is an understatement. To those that reviewed it 10/10, what does a 5/10 look like to you? Or a 1/10?! Off the charts funny? I bet you said the same thing about "Jack and Jill". How many fart/genitalia/overused jokes can they cram into one movie you ask? Oh just plenty. I'm only going to spoil one specific scene (even though the plot is transparent from the start) SPOILER: There's a scene where Madea goes to fly and has to go through TSA screening. Not only do they send her through the X-ray machine AND Full body scanner, they sexually grope her as well. Now as half the theater erupted in laughter I wondered..."Why do these people laugh? Am I missing the joke?" It's almost like people go to the movies today and FORCE themselves to laugh at anything that maybe perceived as a joke. I wish moviegoers would take a stand and force Hollywood to improve the quality of movies instead of just allowing them to keep churning out the same old recycled trash. If you're still reading at this point, take a hint and avoid this movie, even if someone else buys your ticket.

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• The acting is simply terrible

  elbojpb2012-07-04

  Denise Richards is easy on the eyes, but can't act a lick. My wife said to me three times during the film, "this movie is just awful". Tyler Perry does an adequate portrayal of the cliché black aunt, and there are some entertaining and funny parts, but the other two main characters lay large emu eggs. The plot becomes very predictable when the clip from a prior movie of the same genre is shown. After that, there is no suspense. Even Tom Arnold and John Amos struggle to keep it believable. Romeo and Doris Roberts are okay, but nothing is going to salvage this train wreck.

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• Same Tyler Perry Movie

  specialorders2012-06-30

  I'm a fan of Tyler Perry however I believe that he misses the opportunity to make a good movie great. In "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and "Family Reunion" (both good movies - I'd give them a 7 out of 10) there was an interesting sub-plot combined with humor. There was just enough drama to keep them interesting and enough humor to make them very funny. I really enjoyed Madea's character. Since then, the focus is mostly on ridiculous humor. This includes "Witness Protection". It appears that Tyler Perry can no longer decide who he wants the character of Madea to be.Is she a woman that has made mistakes in her past, realizes it, and helps others? Well, not exactly. Instead, I'm left feeling that the character would still be pole dancing if she wasn't so fat. Additionally, the character references smoking pot as though it's acceptable and just what she, and others do. I'm disappointed in Tyler Perry. This is an OK movie with a solid foundation on which to build. Unfortunately, the construction is weak.

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• Absolutely Hilarious

  jimmer202012-07-10

  I must say reading some of the reviews before going to watch this movie, made watching more fun. People who put Tyler Perry down are right out of it! He is awesome and if you expected to see something like a Few good men, then you should not be allowed to comment. This movie is just insane, I love it. When I go to a movie I want to see exactly what I am going to see... This movie had it all. If I wanted to go to driving school I would expect cars and tests. If I go bowling I guess I would see special shoes 5/10 pin bowling balls and pins... What were you actually waiting to see? I love Madea, this is what I wait for in the movie, I appreciate the seriousness that is in the Madea movies, though I want to see Madea. If you never enjoyed Madea goes to jail or this movie, then you should stop watching these movies. I read the reviews, watched the trailers and yes I got exactly what I wanted to see, wish the movie was 2 hours longer. In this world, we have to find whats funny, cause everything else is pretty screwed up and after 30+ years in the forces, I am pretty sure I know what funny is! Madea gives me the type of humour I thrive on, she is so believable and cannot get enough of her. Thank-you, Jim.....

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