Every Madea Movie Ranked Worst To Best

The second Madea movie to be released after the character became a household name, "Family Reunion" was a key component in an early-career movement that Perry masterfully orchestrated, taking Hollywood by storm with one word-of-mouth hit after another, launched without the benefit of major studio advertising campaigns or major stars in lead roles.

This film follows the same early Madea formula of serious storylines mixed with humor, which have always given Perry's films a distinctly un-Hollywood feel that makes them stand out. 

This time around, Madea has been tasked with becoming the guardian of a rebellious teen. It doesn't take long for Madea to whip her into shape, all the while planning a family reunion for her large, dysfunctional clan. The film covers some dark topics, but has an overarching message of standing up for yourself and those nearest to you. Madea teaches the characters in this film that they need to be strong enough to save themselves, because no one else is going to do it for them. 

While "Reunion" may not be as funny as some of the other Madea films, its message about empowerment and finding the strength within gives it perhaps the best underlying message of the series. Plus, it has the acting support of Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood and even civil rights activist/poet Maya Angelou.