This movie was funny..My favorite part was when madea was washing her clothes and then the white women was like "Watchu gon Do?" I laughed Hysterically...Good Movie Y'all
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Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Same old Madea jokes served up in yet another morality tale.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
Parents need to know that, like all of Tyler Perry's Madea films, this comedy alternates between comedy (the parts featuring the Madea character) and drama (a subplot featuring a prostitute). Violence is both comic (Madea resists arrest) and disturbing (a pimp abuses young prostitutes), and there are several sexual references -- to prostitution, prison romance, and more. Although the consumerism isn't too overt, there are many scenes of cigarette and marijuana smoke, as well as drinking. Language includes "hell," "damn," and the like.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's message of forgiveness and personal responsibility. Does that come through amid all of the broad humor?
- How is Madea represented? Does she have redeeming characteristics, or is she just a caricature? Do you think Madea is right that parents shouldn't be blamed for their children's failures?
- Why do you think Tyler Perry is so popular? Have you seen his other movies? What do they have in common? Who are they targeted at, and why do they appeal to that audience? Do you like him better as his character Madea or as a "regular" actor? Why?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
"This was a fun movie about lawyers and troubled women"
There might be a few scenes starring one female character named, "Madea" But don't worry, these moments are rare and usually forgotten. Its a powerful movie that tries to keep it light hearted with some scenes of humor. the majority of the swears in this are swears that some kids hear everyday. Its all about the family that is watching.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
Two different stories...
I think this is a pretty hard movie to review… since its basically two very different stories. One is very funny about Madea actually going to jail but the other is about a prostitute who has some very scary experiences. It depends on your kid and how sensitive they are.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
My favorite Tyler Perry movie
This was sooooo much better than the last Madea movie! There was a lot more Madea in it and the drama plot in it was actally good. But part of the plot revolves around a prostitute so be prepared to hear and see some sexual dialoge. There was also a scene where MAdea's husband was smoking pot which i was a little suprised to see in a PG-13 movie. There is also some comic violence in the film but none of it is graphic and Madea isnt really all that good of a role model. But there is a good message at the end about taking responsibilty for your own actions. It's a good but mature for a PG-13 rating.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
A good movie to people who know and love Madea and Tyler Perry
Madea goes to jail was one of tyler perry's best movies it had a good storyline and tought a good lesson... as always Madea conduct is iffy for kids but thats just her.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
ok for tweens better for teens
just the part with the guy on top of Candy besides that great movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
dissapointed not appropriate for tweens. my niece was really looking forward to watching this. sometimes approve pg 13 movies for her. she is 11 years old. will be going into 6th grade next year. not funny at all really for her. message was too serious, grown up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A funny film with postive messages
This is the first tyler perry madea film I have watched and I thought this movie was funny!! Tyler Perry comes out with a bang with directing and playing Mabel Simmons AKA (MADEA)
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
It's an awesome movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
Tyler Perry's more mature than funny.
Tyler Perry has a reputation of putting humor with mature themes here i think he puts more mature themes than humor and that makes the movie flimsy but madea makes some good laughs. I say that you can rent it although most people have seen it.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Great Film !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought that the movie was the best tyler perry movie yet.The movie had a great message and all madea movies have a important message that someday we all need to learn.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
Good
Funny
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Madea Goes to Jail review by critic2
This movie set a very clear message and is a very good movie to explain what life is about to your kids. In this movie there was some pimp's and prostitues. This movie shows that you can overcome bad choices you have made in your life and turn things around for yourself. I loved it!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Madea Goes to Jail review by critic07
I thought this movie made a very clear message that you can do whatever you set your mind to. Although this movie did have inappropriate things like prostitues and sexual violence it sent a very good clear message. :]
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Madea Goes to Jail review by critic07
I thought this movie made a very clear message that you can do whatever you set your mind to. Although this movie did have inappropriate things like prostitues and sexual violence it sent a very good clear message. :]
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
This is a good movie for young teens to see. Shows that you can overcome bad choices you have made in your life and turn things around.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
SEE IT AS SOON AS YOU GET A CHANCE
this movie is so funny but its also should not be seen by kids 11 and under because it has drug use, action but its cartoonish, prostitution and bad words. YOU SHOULD SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
More Comedy -less drama
yler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail is the dark story of a prostitute trying to redeem herself is set against comedic Madea’s hilarious antics. I certainly am used to Tyler Perry’s mixture of narcissistic tragedy combined with slapstick comedy but I would welcome a film that is 100% Madea. No comedic story line should involve gang rape. The disconnected and contrasting parallel story lines became annoying and marginalized the star attraction (Madea). I found myself unable to focus on the dark melodrama in anticipation of the hilarious Madea one liners. Perry’s villains are extremely predictable. The “Linda” character has no redeeming features. You are never sure as to why or how the hero fell in love with her. The best villains are those whose venomous flaws are obscured by some level of compassion or innocence. The beautiful Keshia Knight Pulliam does a fine job as a prostitute but the extremely superfluous dental work reminds us the Rudy Huxtable can not be suppressed. There appears to an overly concerted effort to “uglitize” this gorgeous actress (a la Charlize Theron in Monster). This is not necessary. Keshia Knight Pulliam has got skills.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
A Hot Mess!
Tyler Perry as Madea is a hot mess! Very funny movies. Rudy from the Cosby show was not believable as a prostitute---but overall good messaging. Definitely for kids probably 14+. There is cursing---Madea acting crazy---there isn't any nudity. Madea's Family Reunion was definitely funnier---but still a lot of fun.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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