Medea's Big Happy Family

This film (drama)Also known asMadea's Big Happy Family，is aUSAProducerwomen sex，At2011Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish，Current Douban rating6.7(For reference only)。

Madea is everyone's favorite crazy aunt, continuing her wild and hilarious journey on screen without any rules or prejudices. After learning that her niece Shirley is in poor health, Madea goes to visit her without a second thought. Shirley is indeed in very bad shape; suffering from cancer, she hopes to see her three adult children before she passes away. Following her wishes, Madea gathers Tammy, Kimberly, and Byron together. Initially, the family gets along well, sharing small stories from their lives. However, as time goes on, family conflicts slowly come to the surface. Shirley's three children each have their own struggles: Tammy's child is exceptionally unruly and has no discipline, and Tammy feels helpless about her failing marriage; Kimberly often inexplicably erupts in frustration at her husband, frequently displacing her anger; Byron is the one enduring the toughest life, having spent two years in prison for drug use and seemingly on the verge of relapsing under intense pressure. Now, the challenge falls on Madea's shoulders as she must help the entire family get back on track. In this process of "restoring order," Madea reveals her "wild love" for her relatives, her understanding of life, and countless moments of humor. Of course, the journey is bumpy and family secrets will be uncovered. However, the ending is as heartwarming as ever. One-sentence review: Still the standard Tyler Perry style of comedy. — Chicago Tribune Delightfully showcases contemporary American family life. — USA Today Behind the Scenes: From Stage to Screen The film is directed by Tyler Perry, a successful African American writer and director in Hollywood in recent years. His film "Precious" had a brilliant performance at the Oscars, and later he independently produced "The Family That Preys" with an all-star cast. However, Perry's signature skill remains making outrageous black comedies. While these films may not have the realistic significance of "Precious" or the poetic and artistic qualities of "The Family That Preys," they remain extremely popular with black audiences. This film, "Madea's Big Happy Family," is adapted from the stage play of the same name created by Tyler Perry, which fictionalizes a woman named Shirley who is diagnosed with cancer and knows her time is limited. Her wish is to gather her children around her and depart surrounded by family. The character of Shirley is inspired by Perry's mother. In 2009, Perry's mother was diagnosed with cancer and passed away shortly thereafter. The events surrounding her death inspired Perry to write the play's script and later adapt it into a film script. Perry said, “Every family goes through these things; some people leave, and some don’t have a good life. It’s very normal; the key is how you face it all. Some will be devastated by the departure of a loved one and become paralyzed; others will find motivation in it. Overall, I hope these experiences encourage people to re-examine their own lives. In the wake of a loved one's departure, families often experience turmoil because everyone has their own lives and pasts, yet the changes in family draw them together. Prior conflicts, dissatisfaction with real life, and past grievances come to the forefront at such times. This story comes entirely from life, so the play is relatively serious. However, I adapted it into a comedy for the screen; I don’t want people to be sad when they see someone leaving onscreen because life doesn’t grieve with you; we have to move forward. However, if you have had similar life experiences, you will undoubtedly be touched by this story.” Sharon Kane, Natalie Desselle, and Tyler Perry himself, who plays Madea, all reprise their roles from the stage version in the film. Discussing the transition from stage to screen, Kane said, “The feeling is quite different; filming a movie and performing onstage are two concepts. Although there are points of connection, they are still two different systems. Personally, filming is somewhat easier; there isn’t a strict timetable, and you can review your performance and make adjustments. However, the challenge lies in being precise and on point because every expression is visible to the audience. You could say every shot in a movie is relatively independent, so I have to focus on my part, whereas on stage, all actors are part of a whole and must have responses and interactions.” Getting Back on Track: Since "Madea's Family Reunion" in 2006, Tyler Perry's "Madea series," focusing on the black character Madea, has been around for five years. These films share a common thread, focusing on family disputes, starting with family conflicts and ending with their resolution; Tyler Perry also performs as Madea in these films. Each movie is undoubtedly tailored for black audiences, showcasing black humor, jokes, and unique dialect. In recent years, Perry has slowed down his comedy film production to focus on films about the realities of black life. However, for Perry's fans, he is still the director of comedy films. Perry stated: “For me personally, it’s very important to create a film that audiences enjoy and which can be widely distributed. Besides, I can’t imagine a better subject than family comedy. So, I had to return to Madea to extract a story from life and produce it into a movie. I am thrilled to once again tell the story of Madea and her family, and Lionsgate remains steadfast in its support for this film.” Discussing his performance as Madea, Perry laughed and said, “This has almost become a hallmark of these films; if I didn’t play Madea, the films would lose a lot of their appeal. I feel that since audiences enjoy my portrayal of Madea on screen and on stage, why not meet their needs?” Lionsgate is equally pleased because Tyler Perry's Madea series is a low-budget, high-return film. With minimal investment and a loyal fan base, recouping costs and making a profit is not an issue. Mike Pasek, head of the Lionsgate production department, said: “Tyler Perry's films have a loyal audience, and family dramas often deliver unexpectedly good results, so we are very willing to produce such a movie. The good DVD sales of the play give us confidence in this film. You could say there hasn’t been another Madea on screen; there isn’t even a similar character. We definitely don’t want such a unique screen presence to disappear. For us, Tyler Perry is like family; his talent, the humor, the fun, the music, and the understanding and appreciation of black culture are all our treasures. It is precisely these reasons that Perry has his loyal fan base. His films never lack an audience.” Trivia: - The film is adapted from Tyler Perry's 2009 play of the same name, which premiered in 2010. - This is the eleventh film in Tyler Perry's family series.