Not Another Church Movie (2024) Movie Review

Plot Summary

How did Taylor Pharry become the media mogul he is today? God. Before that, he was a lawyer and a surgeon who worked the gig economy to stay in touch with the people, and then, God spoke to him after Hoprah Windfall announced she was to find her next successor after her latest slavery movie flopped. So, as Taylor tries to figure out what to write about, we learn about the various members of their family, from Monte Carlo to Julie to Beverly and Ellen.

Content Information

• Dialog: Cursing
• Violence: Gun Violence
• Sexual Content: Sexual Situations (Implied)
• Miscellaneous: Drinking, Smoking

Characters and Cast Members

Character’s Name	Actor’s Name
Taylor Pharry/ MaDude	Kevin Daniels
God	Jamie Foxx
Hoprah Windfall	Luc Ashley
Monte Carlo	Lamorne Morris
Julie	Kearia Schroeder
Beverly	Kyla Pratt
Ellen	Brittney Jefferson

Character Description(s)

Taylor Pharry

Well off before he even touched the film and TV industry, Taylor Pharry is a man who seemingly could do it all. But thanks to God, he got into entertainment, and while he may never earn his father’s love or put rumors to rest, he is a Pharry; at least he is successful.

• The actor is also known for their role in “Alaska Is A Drag.”

God

With a motorcycle, a drink, and a sense of humor, God in “Not Another Church Movie” leans towards the more cruel depiction. Which is shown when people are sent to hell for not laughing at God’s jokes.

• The actor is also known for their role in “Strays.”

Hoprah Windfall

While still influential, Hoprah Windfall has seen better days. Her magazine is flailing, and her name doesn’t carry weight at the box office, so now she is ready to step back from the spotlight a bit and thrust someone into her place.

Monte Carlo

A character used to parody the “Daddy’s Little Girls” movie, Monte Carlo is someone Taylor tries to help, but being that Monte is a bit ghetto, while he may not squander an opportunity, he doesn’t rise to the occasion as he should.

• The actor is also known for their role in “Night Shift.”

Julie

Julie is a prosecutor who has immense trouble dating, no matter where she looks, and it doesn’t seem things are going to get better.

• The actor is also known for their role in “Dance For Me.”

Beverly

Beverly’s story is a parody of “Meet The Browns,” with Beverly being Angela Bassett’s character.

• The actor is also known for their role in “Fantasy Island: Season 2/ Episode 11 ‘Peaches & The Jilted Bride.’“

Ellen

Ellen’s character is a parody of “Diary of A Mad Black Woman.”

MaDude

A matriarch of their family, MaDude is the one who brings the family together and brings the drama that helps them realize they aren’t as ghetto as they think they are.

Review

Our Rating: Mixed (Divisive)

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On The Fence

Is It A Parody Or An Outright Diss?

From implying Tyler Perry is gay, reminding us of his battle with the Writers Guild of America in terms of exploitative practices, calling out his writing, and so much more, “Not Another Church Movie” goes beyond what “The Boondocks” did and borderline presented their version of Kendrick Lamar’s evisceration of Drake.

However, the problem with Johnny Mack’s writing is that it is rarely funny and doesn’t even present critiques you haven’t heard before. Now, this isn’t to say you can’t appreciate the audacity and the fact actors like Jamie Foxx, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy, Kyla Pratt, and more joined in on making fun of the actors and characters that are the foundation of Tyler Perry’s empire. But, if this is to be seen as a comedy, it should be seen as lazy, with meek jokes.

For example, its “Madea Goes To Jail” parody shows their version of Madea, MaDude, getting an erection while showering with other women. Also, the extra padding put on Tisha Campbell as she portrays Tamela Mann and Cora dances that line between trying to insult someone and crafting a joke. Never mind, Yves B. Claude’s version of Mr. Brown being a straight-up minstrel show character.

And mind you, this isn’t to say Tyler Perry has been perfect, made the best cinema or Black cinema. However, after a certain point in watching “Not Another church Movie,” it is difficult to not just see this as a movie that just wants to hate on Perry’s success since it has been elusive to others.

Background Information

Film Length	1 Hour 28 Minutes
Date Released	May 9, 2024
Where To Watch	In Theaters
Director(s)	Johnny Mack
Writer(s)	Johnny Mack
Based On Work By	N/A
Genre(s)	Comedy Drama
Content Rating	Rated R