Movie Review: The Family that Preys

Yesterday I saw the new Tyler Perry film. I have to admit, I didn’t intend on seeing this film at first. Most of his other ones have been about non-conventional families, with grossly over-exaggerated black stereotypes. While many of them are funny (like, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”), some of the characters are irritating and embarrassing (i.e., all of the characters of Meet the Browns).

‘The Family that Preys’ was refreshingly different, and completely opposite of Perry’s other films. The movie was well cast (you can’t go wrong with Sanaa Lathan and Kathy Bates!), and the writing was smart, clever and heartwarming. There were some great plot twists – which is why I’m reluctant to do a full movie review.

In gist, two family matriarchs (Alfre Woodard and Kathy Bates), are the best of friends, despite their opposite backgrounds. Kathy is wealthy, and the owner of a very successful construction/building business. Her son, William, is a selfish, money grubbing adulterer – who has little regard for his mother. Alfre is a restaurant owner, with one loving daughter, and one selfish one. Both family’s stories intermingle, creating Tyler Perry’s best movie ever! (Very vague review I know, but you’ll thank me later)

It’s a must see. And best of all, it’s clean! Not one cuss word in the entire film, which is rare these days.

(The Family that Preys - Official Site)