Comments on: Filmmaking Lessons from Tyler Perry

By: Denise Madrid

Denise Madrid — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:04:27 +0000

I love Tyler Perry, his movies, his message, everything. You can tell that this man is someone who loves god and wants to reach and spread his message anyway he can. Dress, actions? Who is anyone to judge? Not one of Perry’s has a single cuss word and all are based around stories of real life. How does a godly person dress? Furthermore,”PO” who are you to judge anyones actions? As a “non-beleiver”, it’s weirdos like you that keep me away from church.

By: PO

PO — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:11:12 +0000

I disagree. This is not a ‘Christian film.’ Are you serious? The language, dress, and actions are not of God. Regardless of the excuse that Perry is trying to reach to non-Christians or non-believers by using profanity for instance is just that–an excuse. There are more decent ways to reach the world—have to be more creative that is all. No, by far, none of his films are considered ‘Christian films.’

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By: Robbie

Robbie — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:46:49 +0000

I think Tyler Perry is absolutely a wonderful Writer and actor.
His movie’s are a true real life collaboration of what goes on in the real world. I am anxious to see his new movie that starts this coming Friday. I’ve laughed with the best of them, but Tyler Perry, his humor keeps it so life like and real. I’m a white woman but grew up in the hood from age 3 to 13. Some of the most awesome memories I have are from those days. It’s all good. Love You Tyler. **I am not sure but did you ever eat at
Art’s Deli, in Studio City, CA? If so I think myself and Julie use to wait on you before you got so Famous! Blessings and Prayers for your continued Success!!!!

By: Angela Walker

Angela Walker — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:06:56 +0000

Patricia, I agree with your perspective on Tyler Perry’s films. He does indeed show the human condition in all its beauty & ugliness! It is great to see his affirmation of values, and especially with their popularity – they’re reaching a lot of people!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:06:32 +0000

I had never seen a Tyler Perry Movie and then I saw a couple of them and was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t think they had much substance but was wrong. His movies have a lot of wisdom about the human condition and some common sense approaches to shall we just go with the flow or do what is the right thing to do . I felt better after seeing his movies because he reaffirmed the “old fashioned ” values about right and wrong that I was afraid were being left by the wayside by the modern generation.It made me feel better about the future of our world.

The Chronicles of Narnia have also been inspirational for me.

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best Accting School in LA — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:06:31 +0000

They are really firsthand very good storytellers and once you have a good story you are in good stead for a good film. I believe we will see even greater Christian works in the film business within the next few months.

By: Leslie I T Assih

Leslie I T Assih — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:15:57 +0000

Well put. I have posted this statement (which I am about to make) in previous posts on this site; that the more transparent we are as Christians/believers amongst ourselves as well as others about our weaknesses and our triumphs (both need to be done with discretion and at the right time) it will really show the grace of God to the rest of the world and give encouragement to other Christians who may be going through the same thing – and this should be reflected in our movies. I believe that Tyler Perry will continue to improve in his film-making abilities – he is not perfect but for what he has achieved it is better than what most of us are willing to admit. I also think that it has been the strength of the Kendrick Brothers where they truly depend on God for everything, as well as do the hard work necessary to produce good films with very good stories. They are really firsthand very good storytellers and once you have a good story you are in good stead for a good film. I believe we will see even greater Christian works in the film business within the next few months! As I have said and will say again that I believe the time will come that the top ten movies in a given mainstream theatrical release, that: five will be made by Christians, the other five will be biblically based or inspired by Christian living.