Best Christmas movies set in each state
By Reed Gaudens
Georgia: A Madea Christmas
Release Year: 2013
Directed By: Tyler Perry
Starring: Tyler Perry, Kathy Najimy, Chad Michael Murray, Anna Maria Horsford, Tika Sumpter, Eric Lively, JR Lemon, Alicia Witt, Lisa Whelchel, Larry the Cable Guy, Noah Urrea
There might not have ever been a year where we paid more close attention to the state of Georgia than in 2020, which makes it only fitting to vicariously spend the holidays in the south with Madea. Tyler Perry’s fan-favorite on-screen alter ego has been a mainstay for years, and she’s only become more beloved with each new rendition. A Madea Christmas finds the lovable lady tagging along with her niece, Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford), for a Christmas celebration in the small town of Buck Tussel. As with most family Christmas comedies, secrets and shenanigans ensue, wrapped up in the hijinks of Madea.
A Madea Christmas was written and directed by star Tyler Perry, who has created a filmmaking empire with his own studio lot in Atlanta, Georgia. Despite not wooing the critics with the latest Madea outing, the film still marked another box office hit for the star, bringing in over $53 million worldwide against its $25 million production budget. Madea’s fans love to share an occasion with the larger-than-life character, whether it’s a holiday like Halloween or a somber gathering like a funeral. Of course, during the holiday season, who wouldn’t want to have a holly jolly yet hectic Christmas with Madea down in Georgia?