Predictable, Fairytale Ending, Flat Characters, Overacting

I went to see GOOD DEEDS yesterday, and I found it to be a pretty satisfying film--my only real problem with it was with Wesley's brother, who came as one spoiled a$$hole, for real. In real life, he would have already got shut down and fired with a quickness, being the boss's brother or not. I felt like Wesley and his fam were WAY too tolerant of his arrogant antics. Especially after he nearly screwed up a business deal with the old couple? He should have been let go after THAT,seriously. I was glad when the janitor went off on him, because there was no call for him to act like that over a parking space---he was just being a a**hole,straight-up.

That said, I actually liked the film---particularly because for once TP didn't push the religious angle like he usually does in most of his films (I don't have a problem with that, I just noticed that it wasn't as emphasized this time around). Considering that he's got a formula pat down for most of his films, this actually represents a step in growth for him. For once the characters seemed to have a little extra depth,and the usual stereotypes weren't trotted out.Like,for instance, the Union character could have been a depicted as a major b****, but, for a change she wasn't, which was refreshing. Also, Newton's character was interesting in that she clearly had flaws, but isn't demonized for them. Okay, yeah, the ending was predictable, but I liked this flick---it felt real and refreshing,without any sex and not too much violence.

Anyway, I know most people on here HATE Perry's work, but,damn, I've seen WORST films from other directors---trust me, he is NOT the worst director out there--I've seen FAR worse,believe me. Also, some folks complain that his films are stereotypical---they aren't any more stereotypical that half the junk Hollywood makes on a daily basis. Another thing--he is only ONE black director--he can not represent EVERY black person in America or the world, for that matter. Also, he CAN act and he's good-looking---that my opinion, but those aren't the only reasons I've watched his plays and enjoyed the hell out of them AND laughed at them too (MADEA GOES TO JAIL and DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN are my favorites). Bottom line--there is a sizable black audience he tapped onto that was being completely ignored by Hollywood---THAT'S why he's popular. I honestly don't get some of the hate---hell, even some of our greatest director have made movies that weren't all that great to begin with.

Anyway, I'd recommend this movie to anyone who just wants to watch a nice movie with no violence/sex and lots of cussing, which was quite interesting--I really liked it---plus it was good to see one my current faves Thandie Newton onscreen again--she usually always plays difficult,prickly, but interesting characters. She had the best part in COLORED GIRLS---I guess that's how she got the co-lead role in DEEDS.

I also thought it was cool how the film touched on everyday things that are actually happening---like the janitor getting foreclosed on (which,sadly,is exactly how foreclosures go down in real life--I've seen them happen) and having to try and get room in a shelter. I thought the attack in the shelter was a bit exaggerated--I've known homeless folks, and I learned that in shelters the men and women are separated---there are actually separate shelters for both en and women, so that dude attacking her and her child wouldn't have gotten in there in the first place. Anyway, just my one pet peeve about the film -other than that, I enjoyed it.