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Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix original film Straw has generated significant discussion within the entertainment industry due to the stark contrast between audience reception and critical evaluation, ...

So I'm going to be honest with you and say that I'm not a huge Tyler Perry fan, but I think that's honestly been for the better – let me explain. I do enjoy these films – I really think you can't go a ...

Tyler Perry's Straw has a deceptive title. It seems like it refers to a single mom named Janiyah (Taraji P. Henson) driven to extremes by a metaphorical straw that broke the camel's back. But in fact, ...

The prolific creator’s latest is a typically melodramatic yet potent and relevant depiction of systemic miseries that lead to a hard-luck heroine’s police standoff. It’s overloaded with plot ...

Chris is a Senior News Writer for Collider. He can be found in an IMAX screen, with his eyes watering and his ears bleeding for his own pleasure. He joined the news team in 2022 and accidentally fell ...

Tyler Perry’s psychological crime drama Straw follows the mental collapse of a single mother and received widespread attention for its stripped-down narrative and intense character focus. According to ...

Tyler Perry ’s Straw opens with a grim domino of misfortunes, a day so cursed it makes you want to cry, laugh, scream, and maybe stage a quiet protest. Taraji P. Henson stars as Janiyah Watkinson, a ...

Jake Dee has been writing and reviewing horror, thriller and sci-fi movies since 2008. A big genre enthusiast who's an expert in popular mainstream franchises and obscure independent fare alike. With ...

The film premiered on June 6 and stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mom in crisis. Viewers praised the emotional storyline and Perry’s bold production style, which helped it go ...

Jessica Peerez is a writer and editor for MovieWeb. A graduate of Law and English Literature, Peerez has always been passionate about writing and research. Having previously worked in legal research, ...

Straw is Tyler Perry at his most raw and radical. Taraji P. Henson carries the weight of the world and a sawed-off on her back, giving a performance that’s as explosive as it is devastating. If you're ...