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After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe couldn't be happier at Madea's misfortune. But Madea's eccentric family members the Browns rally behind her, lending their special "country" brand of support. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Joshua Hardaway is on the... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Comedy and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 43 min. |
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| Release Date: |
February 20th, 2009 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for mature thematic material, drug content, some violence and sexual situations. |
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| Distributors: |
Lionsgate
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$90,485,233 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"Another week, another Tyler Perry movie." more...
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C |
E! Online, Natasha Vargas-Cooper
"...a tone-deaf soap opera that'll make you get on your knees and beg for mercy." more...
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D+ |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"Most of Madea Goes to Jail is devoted to the weary, mirthless saga of an attorney..." more...
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C |
Filmcritic.com, Bill Gibron
"...while Madea Goes to Jail is wholly watchable, it's also an uneven experience." more...
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B- |
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