- Release Date: 2008
- Runtime: 100 min
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Starring: Tyler Perry, David Mann, Tamela J. Mann, Angela Bassett ... see all
- Director: Tyler Perry
- Plot: A single mom takes her family to Georgia for the funeral of her father -- a man she never met. There, her clan is introduced to the crass, fun-loving Brown... Read more
User Reviews
Is Getting COMPLETELY Unfair Treatment
Jul 23, 2008
Dragoneyed363 - imdb.com
Jul 23, 2008Dragoneyed363 - imdb.com
Wow, I could see how SOME people would've thought this movie was horrible, but a 2.5 rating and so many negative comments?NO!!!!!This movie was great.It wasn't as funny as the other Tyler Perry movies, and it wasn't the best, but hey,... Full review
Very touching story, deserves a better rating.
Jul 09, 2008
newell94 - imdb.com
Jul 09, 2008newell94 - imdb.com
This movie does not deserve the rating it has. Any more I can't go by the ratings here on IMDb because I must have a different taste in movies than everyone else. The acting in this was a toss up.... Full review
Number 58 on The Bottom 100 List?
Apr 12, 2008
leighabc123 - imdb.com
Apr 12, 2008leighabc123 - imdb.com
This movie should be #58 on the top 100 list! You cannot give any movie with great actresses like Jenifer Lewis and Angela Bassett a bad rating. Irma P hall once again plays the grandmother type character with all the... Full review
Great movie
Apr 08, 2008
Audreyfan-no1 - imdb.com
Apr 08, 2008Audreyfan-no1 - imdb.com
I am a huge fan of Tyler Perry, most of all as he is a Christian! And of course as a playwright, director and producer. If you have not seen his plays, watch them first, if you are able to... Full review
HONESTLY, what was so bad about this film to get such a harsh rating?
Apr 07, 2008
Kristine - imdb.com
Apr 07, 2008Kristine - imdb.com
My theater that I work at got Meet the Browns, I have never ever seen a Tyler Perry movie, so this would be my first. But I didn't see it opening weekend and it took me a while to decide... Full review
Unfortunately, my first Tyler Perry movie
Mar 29, 2008
RubyJuly1958 - imdb.com
Mar 29, 2008RubyJuly1958 - imdb.com
Pity my poor friend who spent all day telling me how hil-lar-ious Tyler Perry movies are, tsk-tsking all day that I had not ever seen one of his movies. Chuckling about how funny this was going to be and how... Full review
very disappointed
Mar 25, 2008
kwhitfield-2 - imdb.com
Mar 25, 2008kwhitfield-2 - imdb.com
Tyler Perry is so talented. I was very disappointed with the casting of the movie. Frankie Faison, Margaret Avery, Jenifer Lewis and Angela Bassett are all well seasoned actors but their acting roles in this movie was that of an amateur.... Full review
Baby you can do it, take your time, do it right.
Mar 23, 2008
debbiekeough - imdb.com
Mar 23, 2008debbiekeough - imdb.com
I love Tyler Perry's plays. I loved his first two movies. Hoever, HIs last three movies felt long and drawn out. This last one, Meet The Browns, was not very funny. I laughed very few times. I am used to... Full review
Not up to par ... even for a Tyler Perry film ...
Mar 23, 2008
EroticScreenwriter - imdb.com
Mar 23, 2008EroticScreenwriter - imdb.com
I was never "big" Tyler Perry fan, but at the same time, I've never been a "Tyler Perry Hater" either. I always give his films the benefit of the doubt, and I really enjoyed "Why Did I Get Married?" This... Full review
not what i expected
Mar 22, 2008
jules81480 - imdb.com
Mar 22, 2008jules81480 - imdb.com
this is the worst tyler perry movie yet! let me note that i am a huge tyler perry fan -- HUGE! but, this movie was stupid and the casting was horrible. sorry tyler -- but, i expected more. good luck... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Sep 29, 2008Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie V
Maybe it was just the incredible advantage of having Angela Bassett read your script, but Meet The Browns was actually a pretty good film.
Its not a perfect film.
... Full Review
| Aug 29, 2008Blackvoices
We knew the same distribution model was the perfect way to go to expand the huge 'Meet The Browns' brand to television.
Tyler Perry is an extraordinary talent who has turned 'House of Payne' into a record-breaking hit," said Steve Koonin , president of Turner Entertainment Networks.
... Full Review
| Aug 22, 2008Blackvoices
and 'Meet The Browns,' Kinloch, Missouri born powerhouse Jenifer Lewis returned to her Broadway roots with a starring role in the Tony Award winning best musical 'Hairspray.
The 'Jackie's Back' star was originally tapped to play the role of Motormouth Maybelle in the original workshop of the Jon Waters -inspired tour-de-force.
... Full Review
| Jul 09, 2008Monsters and Critics
Meet the Browns does have some maudlin and unbelievable moments....include the 11 minute "Meet the Manns" that highlights David and Tamela who are married in real life.... ... Full Review
| Jul 09, 2008Monsters and Critics
Meet the Browns does have some maudlin and unbelievable moments....include the 11 minute "Meet the Manns" that highlights David and Tamela who are married in real life.... ... Full Review
News
IN BRIEF
fresnobee.com –
2009-02-25
And now it is the kids' turn: Nickelodeon's "22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards" will air at 8 p.m. March 28. Nominees include Jennifer Aniston, Beyonc?, Jack Black, Chris Brown, Jim Carrey, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, America Ferrera, Selena Gomez, Anne... ... Full Article

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