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Directed by | Johnny Mack |
Written by | Johnny Mack |
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Cinematography | Vern Nobles Jr. |
Edited by | Taylor Nida |
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Distributed by | Briarcliff Entertainment |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $576,242 |
Not Another Church Movie is a 2024 American parody film written and directed by Johnny Mack. It stars Kevin Daniels, Vivica A. Fox, Lamorne Morris, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy, Lydia Styslinger, James Michael Cummings, Kyla Pratt, Mickey Rourke, and Jamie Foxx. It parodies the films of Tyler Perry.
Plot
Taylor Pherry is a man who finds himself on a divine mission from God himself. Taylor is tasked with writing a movie inspired by his own crazy and dysfunctional family, in an effort to inspire people in his community. Meanwhile, the Devil has his own devious plans to disrupt Taylor's mission and turn everything upside down. Taylor navigates the challenges of his mission, dealing with the antics of his lovable but dysfunctional family and the interference of the Devil.
Cast
- Kevin Daniels as Taylor Pherry / Madude
- Vivica A. Fox as Judge Loreal
- Kyla Pratt as Beverly
- Lamorne Morris as Monte Carlo
- Tisha Campbell as Flora Black
- Jasmine Guy as Miss Mildew
- Wayne Stamps as Moe Himms
- T'Shaun Barrett as Tallahassee / Darnell
- Brittney Jefferson as Ellen
- Lydia Styslinger as Mary (dtenographer)
- Luc Ashley as Hoprah Windfall
- Buddy Lewis as Michael Sr.
- Kearia Schroeder as Julie
- Yves B. Claude as Mr. Black
- James Michael Cummings as factory manager / white prison guard / police captain
- Mickey Rourke as the Devil
- Jamie Foxx as God
- Jaden Miller as Michael Junior
- Xaveria Baird as Calvin
Production
The film was shot in Savannah, Georgia in 2022.
According to Daniels, Mack wanted Queen Latifah to play God.
Release
The film was released in the United States on May 10, 2024. It was previously scheduled to be released in October 2023.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 13% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.2/10.
Luke Y. Thompson of Comingsoon.net gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Perry aficionados ought to see it at least once, but it looks and feels so cheap that you’ll hate yourself for paying full price." Korey Coleman of Double Toasted also gave it a negative review, saying it would be hard to beat as the worst theatrically released film of 2024.
References
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- Petithomme, Neydja (May 9, 2024). "Asheville native makes big debut in 'Not Another Church Movie' next to Jamie Foxx, more". WLOS. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
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- Victorian, Brande (May 10, 2024). "Kevin Daniels on What Tyler Perry Might Think of 'Not Another Church Movie:' "I Hope He Gets the Joke"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- Grobar, Matt (March 27, 2024). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Comedy 'Not Another Church Movie' Starring Kevin Daniels, Jamie Foxx & Mickey Rourke". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- Garrity, Karena (June 12, 2023). "Jaden Miller's Debut Film Coming Out + Retro Gamers' Summer Expo". Patch. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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- Thompson, Luke Y. (May 10, 2024). "Not Another Church Movie Review: Thank You Perry Much". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- "NOT ANOTHER CHURCH MOVIE - MOVIE REVIEW". YouTube. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.