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Tyler Perry On Criticism

October 22, 2009 11:23 AM

Some don't understand Tyler Perry's work and dismiss it, saying some of his characters are demeaning to African Americans. But Perry responds to the criticism this Sunday on 60 Minutes.

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by Virgil-1 October 26, 2009 10:29 AM EDT
It won't go away as long as there are people.The majority of people just love to hate.It's because of the fallen nature.This nature is weak with too many flaws.It's going to get worse,not better.
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by bushcrew October 26, 2009 12:54 AM EDT
Shame on you Spike Lee, you know better. This is what they want, strive and division between us. Total loss of respect for you, don't forget where you came from. I feel Spike Lee comments are hypocritical, take a look at your own movies. Tyler Perry always has a postive message, and Spike you could have handled your views in a positive way. Love ya TP!! Spike don't be a hater.
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by map98 October 25, 2009 11:31 PM EDT
I just saw the segment about Tyler Perry and once again I had to shake my head. Spike Lee and others criticize Tyler Perry and it just confirms some of our people are our worst enemy. Spike Lee called it buffoonery, someone else said returning us to Amos and Andy. What was so great about Jungle Fever or She got to have it. Dope addicts, ****** and please black men lusting after white women. Black men who came from the fields into the house and now their greatest achievement is a white woman. Well, Mr. Perry, Thank you first for recognizing and displaying and supporting strong black women. Thank you for making movies that show when we return to our roots and keep God first we can make it. I am a 62 year old woman ofcolor and I am very proud of Tyler Perry and I will continue to support him.
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by Miapam October 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT
How can any black person criticize Tyler Perry? There is no movie he has produced that does not touch the heart of the black/human community. When my conservative white minister preached a sermon based on the Diary of a Mad Black WOman I had to revisit his work and dissect his deeper message. There is more than entertainment in his movie - there are life lessons. I despise critics that have no reason to criticize but to demean - I guess "She's Got to Have It" was the black social statement of the century. I admire Tyler Perry and I wish him all the success in the world. And yes, I am a black woman raised by a college educated christian mother - I have a J.D. and I'm 60ty. Madea is the box office lure but the message is pure Tyler Perry (the message has no color or race - it is life in its purest form.
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by Templar_1118 October 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT
This piece should have been extended to a two parts. There is so much more to this man and his talent than could be captured in just one segment. Too bad Spike Lee can't hold a candle to this man's talent!
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by letskeepitreal October 25, 2009 8:21 PM EDT
You can not dispute Tyler Perry is a genius!!! I have every move and play on DVD. Their is nothing you can say that will stop any supporter of his films and plays. We have been and will continue to sell out Movie Theaters across the country with record braking box office sales. End of story!!!! ******* Tyler I hope you are reading this. WE LOVE YOU!!!! I AM JUST AS PISSED OFF AS YOU WITH THE COMMENTS SPIKE LEE HAS MADE PUBLIC. Continue your message and let the haters hate.********* The last Spike Lee movie I saw was Do The Right Thing!LOL So what does that tell you?
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by femia71 October 25, 2009 8:12 PM EDT
I do not agree with Spike Lee and feel that his opinion my not be genuine. We all know he has not been as successful in Hollywood as most and it may be some issues there. Tyler found a creative way to express things he has experienced in life which it appears was not always good. I am a produce of the 70's and grew up in the era of Superfly and The Mac...am sure everybody didn't agree with that type character either but that was an image we had at that time. I'm a christian who enjoys the plays and movies Tyler produces because unlike a lot of other movies, his does have a postive message if you take the time to watch.
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by fyp6000 October 25, 2009 2:30 PM EDT
Spike Lee is just jealous of Tyler Perry's unprecedented success. Hataz!! Sheesh!!
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by mt36 October 25, 2009 10:18 AM EDT
I am extremely disappointed in Spike Lee for not being supportive for another African American, film writer, actor, author, producer, director and Renaissance man . He is a maverick who address and ministers to an audience that appreciates, respect and wants more of Mr Tyler Perry. I have lived some of the roles in his plays/movies and wish I had a Madea in my family. Madea is a host of different personalities for some of my family members all rolled up in one. This is not for the uneducated and coonery that is extremely offensive, my family consists of six figure incomes who haven't forgotten.

Tyler Perry can't be compared to any other male artist that has succeeded in encouraging other to hold on it will get better. The actors I will mention will pale in comparison to him and just plain and simple haven"t done what he has. However, I did not hear Spike Lee's opinion on Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Flip Wilson, Shawn and Marlon Wayans. It's not like he's play the roles of Wesley Snipes in To Wong Foo, Jack Lemmon Before night falls or Tony Curtis in Some Like it Hot.

Tyler Perry is a man who found an audience and his audience loves and supports HIM.

Maybe Spike should burn his bridges he really missed the boat on this one!
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by Katmama October 25, 2009 4:21 AM EDT
That's all fine and well, but we don't need any more tomfoolery than we already have and unfortunately, he continues to feed it. Now, I give credit where credit is due. Some of his movies and messages are very good and we NEED more of that! Just because we have negative stereotypes in our community and there is an audience that wants to see them doesn't make it acceptable! That's like giving an alcoholic drinks just because they like to drink. Not very wise.
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