
Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
2009, Comedy, 1h 43m
52 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Divided between sincere melodrama and populist comedy, Madea Goes to Jail fails to provide enough laughs -- or screen time -- for its titular heroine. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Madea, Joe, Brian
Joshua
Candy
Brown
Cora
Chuck
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Critic Reviews for Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
All Critics (52) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (37)
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Unfortunately the movie isn't about Madea going to jail at all. That would have been a funny movie.
September 12, 2017 | Rating: D+ | Full Review… -
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November 17, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
As ridiculous as his films frequently are, Perry, a shrewd yet benevolent showman, knows and loves his audience.
February 25, 2009 | Full Review… -
The women's prison dramedy I wanted never really happens.
February 23, 2009 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Perry's playing-to-the-cheap-seats drag shenanigans hijack a morose street melodrama every 15 minutes and haul it into places even Flavor Flav fears to tread.
February 23, 2009 | Rating: c+ | Full Review… -
Adapting his own play, Perry has pared the plot way back while giving his law-breaking matriarch more room to run free.
February 23, 2009 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
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May 03, 2008One of my favorites from Tyler Perry! You get your typical life lessons with a lot of laughs. There is Also some very good acting and singing in this one. Everyone would laugh at this movie.Jarrin R Super Reviewer
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Oct 13, 2007Some funny moments, but it seemed like Madea was in it less often than I expected and it was very much focused toward a Christian aspect. I felt like I was being preached at rather than being entertained.Sarah P Super Reviewer
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Aug 10, 2007<FONT FACE="Maiandra GD " SIZE="-1"> Pointless.... Disturbing.... It's so bad, my face hurts from laughing while crying. Wonder how this can be classed as a film?Alexander C Super Reviewer
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Jun 08, 2007I loved this Movie. Secretly bought even a DVD.Wahida K Super Reviewer
Madea Goes to Jail Quotes
T.T.: | I can't never do no wrong! |
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