Polly: this musical adaptation of the classic American novel features a star studded Black ensemble cast led by the adorable Keshia Knight Pulliam! Polly Whittier is sent to live with her wealthy but uptight Aunt & she brings an unwavering dose of optimism to the residents of Harrington, Alabama.
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Madea Goes to Jail has strobe lights from police cars at night during two scenes. Bright muzzle flashes from rapid-firing firearms are shown briefly. There are projector-related strobe effects in the second production company logo, for The Tyler Perry Company.
All of the camera work in this film is either stationary or very smooth.
Flashing Lights: 6/10. Motion Sickness: 0/10.
TRIGGER WARNING: There is a scene of violence against a sex worker, followed by the aftermath of a sexual assault.
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Clair : You bring yourself into this house right now! And, if you think that 30-minute ride home was something, believe me, honey, we've only just begun! Here we think you're lying in the floor of some burning building dying of asphyxia and you're down in Baltimore, having BIG FUN! Weren't you, Vanessa? Isn't that where you were? Didn't you go down there to Baltimore to have big fun, Vanessa? Tell me, didn't you go for big fun?
Vanessa Mom...
Clair : SHUT UP! Don't you DARE open your mouth when I'm asking you a question! RUDY, GO TO BED!
The text discusses the 1989 African American musical film "Polly," which is a retelling of the classic story "Pollyanna." The author expresses their preference for this version over the 1960 version, finding it more relatable and enjoyable.
I probably should have reviewed “Pollyanna” (1960) first, but to be honest, I find that version a bit boring and I never could relate to the characters. Now the 1989, African American, musical version, “Polly,” released during The Magical World of Disney TV movie days, I’ve always loved. This had to have been very popular because it spawned a sequel, which I will review at a later time. Growing…