Movie Review: Madea Goes to Jail

Yes, I went to see it, on opening night at a predominately Black theater. lol. You know the real comedy was going on in the audience. Between the church folk, the new parents, those "booed" up, and even those on the late night creep, we all joined together to support good ol' Tyler Perry!

Now, at first, I was like, I really hope this is better than Meet The Browns and Daddy's Little Girls. I am an avid Tyler supporter, but those 2 were not that great. Boy was I wrong. I think America was having Madea withdrawals over the past few films, but honey, Tyler gave us all an overdose of our favorite 6'5 matriarch in drag! lol.


The film was centered around Madea and her wildly lovable behavior. She reminds everyone of someone in their family, church, or community. I swear, she gave a gut busting performance at every turn!


My favoirte comedic scene was when Madea decided to leave the house on a suspended license and head to Kmart. Madea is riding through the parking lot and this quirky white lady in a little red sports car decides to zoom in front of Madea to get a parking spot. You know Madea went off right?! Madea tells the lady she is going to move her car and low and behold, she does. With a forklift! lol. Too hilarious. Consequently, the lady's husband was a police officer and they go to Madea's house to take her tail BACK to jail, where she is sentenced by Judge Mathis! She didn't go to jail without a fight, literally. She gave those officers a run for their money. All 6'5 of her (him) in a house dress rumbling and tumbling was too funny!



The concurrent storyline features a young buddy Assistant District Attorney, Derek Luke who is engaged to this Mulatto chick. I didn't bother to look up her name because I didn't like the way she did Derek ( Yea, I am totally biased! lol). He runs into an old childhood friend, Keisha Knight Pulliam, who is now living on the streets and turning tricks. This storyline of redemption turns into a lightweight love story, so you know I was all in! lol. I love the on screen chemistry they had, it was so believable. Keisha truly tried to break out of the Rudy Huxtable that we all knew. But she still rocked a remarkable white smile and gorgeous locks. (Couldn't help but to throw that in) .

Then Madea gooooooooooes to jail, hence the title. This is where the 2 story lines collide. Of course, Madea and Keisha were in the same area in jail. Madea becomes her surrogate guardian, keeping folks off of her and make a cute comical pair.


My absolute favorite part of the film was the scene where Derek Luke broke down. I won't give it all away, but that chocolate delight all emotional did something to me. (Not like that y'all..lol) To see a Black man show such intensity with his emotion was absolutely breathtaking. He did that!

Overall, the movie was chicken soup for the soul. More like mac-n-cheese, cabbage, and fried chicken for the soul. lol. It was filled with a gamut of emotion and certainly was worth seeing on opening night. I would recommend this movie to anyone that is down and needs a good laugh. You will literally laugh out loud.

Go support Tyler, you will just love it!



~ Fly laughter....

Movie Review : He's Just Not That Into You

So, I went on and saw the movie, He's Just Not That Into You. Ok, my mindset going into this was rather pessimistic. Being that I am dealing with my own varied relationship "issues", the last thing I wanted to hear was that he wasn't that into me. So you know my lips were poked out and eyes were rolling as I was purchasing my tickets.

I think overall, the movie was a thoughtful effort. The feel of the film was very warm, the characters were believable, and you actually felt the emotions of the characters. So, without going through all the characters' names and roles I will point of some great thought evoking moments.

The main character who narrated the film was a sweet and endearing. She represented women across America who earnestly wanted love, but pushed it away by wanting it too much. She went through the whole movie "doing the most". But I think it was necessary to exaggerate her efforts to show how women can push great things away by thinking too much and over analyzing a man's every move. Love eventually found her when she wasn't looking or trying.

There was a married couple that struggled with trust and honesty. They married immediately out of college because they had been "dating forever" and the guy felt like it would be "right" to marry her. Out of this scenario, I learned that love is important, but you truly have to have a solid foundation. Bigger than being with someone "forever". Many times you know in the first encounters if you can be with a person forever (or just a long time...lol). The ups and downs they experienced in their relationship were "workable" but they decided that their problems were greater than the love they built.

There was another character who met dudes online and lead a life full of heartache. She constantly wanted to find love and wasn't afraid to use any method of technology to find him. She provided a bit of humor for the film. There was a guy who was truly into this girl that was basically using him for security, but she secretly was looking for "true love" and chose to walk away.

Ok, I said I wasn't going to go through all of that. Basically, the film taught me that love is not something that can be manipulated or coerced. It must be natural. The only way God would have it. We as women have to understand how men operate and the men have to understand us just same. We are the same in being, but equipped with different emotions and feelings. Every time you say woMAN, you are saying MAN. We came from Adam's rib, so it's natural to always seek to understand a man and be with just one. But in our quest for love, we have to come to the conclusion that "what is to be, is to be" and there is nothing that we can do about it.

Keep loving with ease and comfort. With God, it is possible. If you haven't found it, you will. If you have, cherish and protect it.

~Love and Flyness

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Not Easily Broken

Yea, I went to see Not Easily Broken by T.D. Jakes. Now, maybe I was sitting a little close to the screen (since we got there 10 minutes after it started and it was a black movie at a black theater, so it was packed) but I wasn't impressed. Now before you go telling me that you loved the movie and already have it on bootleg, I just didn't feel any fireworks from it. Now, did it have all the elements that I expected? Yes! Drama, comedy, spiritual quotes, and the fine piece off chocolate that is Morris Chestnut. The plot just left a lot to be desired. I swear I could have written this movie, play by play. Maybe I should become a screenwriter.

Now I will say this, it left a lot of things for me to ponder about in my own relationships and day to day interactions. I think the movie did a great job of trying to portray an average married couple coping with reality. Taraji did a pretty convincing job of a black woman focused on her career and creating the life that "looked" great. Besides Morris Chestnut being fine, his role as a husband was "ok" to me. He was understanding and supportive in the movie, but as a character, he didn't jump off the screen. Kevin Hart really saved the movie comically. As well as Niecy Nash. They both provided the crazy anecdotes for the film, thus evoking a sea of laughter from the audience. Jennifer Lewis placed an excellent role as a mother-in-law that's overly involved in a daughter's marriage. Her not looking all "diva-fied" help solidify her convincing role as an older, overly controlling mother. The other character, which weren't that memorable, were mediocre. I feel like I've seen this movie and this cast 1,000 times before.

Overall, the movie was a solid effort, but the earth didn't shatter for me. This movie was a great way to bring up conversations in many relationships whether it be friends, lovers, or marriages. It is important to know what a person's stand is concerning various situations. So I do applaud the movie for providing that. This movie is one that you probably would have to see for yourself (bootleg recommended if you're low on cash. lol). Only if you have the time and the money. Not really a must see like that. But hey, if you're not doing anything else, knock yourself out!

~ Fly, but not easily pleased

The Curious Case of Living......

Soooooo, I finally saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and I have been inspired ever since. This has to be one of the best movies of our time. Like, seriously. I cried, I laughed, I was intrigued, I was changed!

I think what I took away from the movie was the power to love without limits. Benjamin possessed such an incredible power to live beyond his current circumstances. He was never consumed by his inadequacies where he couldn't live. He rarely said "no" and he was rendered powerful. I think the true driving force in this movie was Queenie, Benjamin's foster mother. Her character was reminiscent of the way God looks at us. (I don't know if you've seen the movie, but bare with me.) When Benjamin's father abandoned him and left him on Queenie's door step, she didn't scowl at him and throw him out with the trash. She saw the beauty of God in him and saw fit to his upbringing. God does us the same way. When the world turns its back on us time and time again, God finds something great in us and worth using.



I sat in the theater and my mind was racing 100 mph. God really revealed some things to me. I was taking notes like I was in class. lol. This movie had so many points, I couldn't grasp them all. I've written a few quotes below.



Give your year a kick start and go see this movie. It's worth it. I promise!



-Sometimes the people we remember the least, have the most impact

-You gotta do what you're meant to do

-When someone leaves us, we really know how to loveand miss them.

-Its the way it goes

-Where would we be if everyone acted according to their conscience

-You never know what's coming for you from God

-When you come home and everything seems the same, you realize what's changed, is you

-Our lives are defined by opportunities. Even the ones we miss

-God will keep reminding us why we are still alive

-U can be mad at fate, but when it comes to an end, you have to let go

-A series of unexpected incidences often lead us on an unexpected course

-Things happen when they are supposed to. We don't know it until they happen

-Sometimes when u choose to do something so unique, there's an appointed time frame and

window to do it.

-None of us is perfect forever.

-Find purpose and live it

-Loving is worth everything

-Anything is possible

-Its never too late or too early to be who you want to be.

-U can change who you want to be.

-Never put any limit on it.

-Feel things u never felt, meet new people, live a life you're proud of.

-Always find the strength u need to start all over if you're not happy with who u are

-Some things u will never forget. Young or old.





~Curious Flyness