Interesteg What makes it different from others?

ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

tziyahfuller This is one of the best shows on TV. Even still today in 2014 my family can watch this show repeatedly and laugh out loud at the entertaining and "real-life" episodes. Why so many people hated on this show is unbelievable. This show was great, family oriented and best of all it portrayed African Americans in leading roles as upstanding and successful citizens, instead of stereotypical hoodlums, hoes, and ignorant black people. I wish that Tyler Perry would bring it back. There is not enough positive shows out there for people period not just blacks but everyone, that not only deal with real-life situations, but deal with them in a realistic way. When you watch the show it feels relatable, its not all far fetched and corny. Best of all the African Americans I this show act like African Americans, not all watered down white-people friendly African Americans but that's something that my uncle or father would say or do! Like I said, best show out there and wish it would have went longer.

sdm0417 I have read countless reviews and a lot seem to talk about the fact that this show puts black people in a bad light.I'd like to know how that is?His show has episodes that talk about what is considered "taboo" or "off limits" in the black community (drugs,abuse,cultures,financial,relationships,rape and various other topics).These issues happen everyday in our communities but most black people don't want to talk about it.Shows and movies like his BRING THEM OUT INTO THE OPEN.Black people for years have been hurting and killing each other and it's nobodies fault but our own.You downgrade and reject Tyler Perry who has helped 1000's heal from old wounds that they buried inside them but will go and happily spend your money on or watch movies made by the Waynes who show black people making a fool of themselves (scary movie,white chicks,low down dirty shame).There's always black people who nag and complain that there is nothing on TV or movie screens that show us in a positive light but his movies and shows have countless successful men and women in them.Remember for every "bad" man or woman he has 5 positive ones.Perhaps if you negative people got a clue than you'd understand that we need POSITIVE movies and shows an don't ones that make us look like buffoons.No wonder other races still look down on us.Maybe it's because every time something good comes out black people are READY to jump and trash it.Either you want us to be on TV and movies or you don't.PICK ONE!!

shanni79 I have yet to watch anything by Tyler Perry that isn't good. I guess you gotta be from the south to understand some of the humor on House of Payne. Everyone I know watches this show and they enjoy it too, and for the same reasons I do. We can all identify with the characters and the plot(s) of this show. I either have been in some of the same situations (or know someone who has), and every character on that show reminds me of someone I know personally. It usually helps to be able to connect with what's going on a sitcom to be able to enjoy it.If you enjoy Perry's comedies, give this show a chance...it's hilarious! In spite of all these bad reviews, there must be a reason why it's still on TV right? Just sayin'...

sashagayscott it doesn't matter what race you are you must be able to tell the difference between utter crap and a real show...first off I'm black and i think HOUSE OF PAYNE is by far the worst thing (i refuse to say comedy) on TV...the acting is absolutely terrible.i doubt la van Davis (curtis) ever completed a line clearly he is always mumbling...Cassie Davis (ella) doesn't really have much lines she walks around and basically does nothing..the little girl oh my god the little girl cannot act first off u cannot be laughing at your own jokes..thats not professional sometimes i wonder if they have editing on this show because when she is supposed to be serious she is laughing .....wow....so bad....lance gross (the son) stereotypical black man who hunts women and lives off others es parents... not even funny...Allen Payne (cj) can act, the only one really with any acting skils however he needs to take himself away from this atrocity so that he doesn't get completely tainted by it forever (if he already hasn't)...let me say this i have watched Tyler perry movies and i think I'm a fair person his very first- "dairy of a mad black woman"- was possibly the best.. along with the family that preys...others though like "meet the browns" (the movie sorry angela i love you but that was a bad decision) why did i get married esp part 2....oh kill me now....terrible terrible... I admire Tyler Perry however that sitcom its just bad really really really bad