The Family That Preys (2008)
During the wedding reception of Chris (Rockmond Dunbar) and Andrea (Sanaa Latham), the bride reconnects with the son of the woman who paid for the nuptials. William Cartwright (Cole Hauser) tells the couple he can help them get jobs in the company. His mother, Charlotte (Kathy Bates), is the best friend of Andrea's devout Christian mom, Alice (Alfre Woodard). William looks Andrea over. He likes what he sees.
The story fast forwards four years later. Andrea is working for the Cartwrights in their finance department. Her husband also works for them as one of the construction workers. Chris wants to have his own construction business with his brother-in-law Ben (Tyler Perry). Ben is married to Andrea's sister Pam (Taraji P. Henson). Andrea is not supportive of this. In fact, she doesn't seem to be interested in anything that she does not perceive is going to push her star up. Her snotty attitude has long been a source of tension between her and her sister.
Meanwhile, William wants to have more power at the company. He is angry when Charlotte hires Abby (Robin Givens) as the COO -- a position he had his eye on. Charlotte maintains that William does not have enough experience to take on the responsibility. It is revealed that he has made a business deal without consulting Charlotte. According to Abby, the deal will mean financial problems for the company. She suggests that Charlotte sell her shares in the company to finance the deal. William sees this as his chance to grab the reins of power.
Charlotte, weary of conflict with her son, invites Alice to go on a road trip with her. While they are gone, ugly whispers about William and Andrea grow louder on the job. Things begin to fall apart when Chris discovers Andrea has a separate bank account. She makes good money, more money than her husband, but not enough for her to have put that much cash away. Where did that money come from?
The film has two different plots going on. The buddy story with the moms, and the drama plot involving their children don't necessarily mesh well together. I liked the friendship between Alice and Charlotte, and I could understand how they could have become friends. A movie could have made out of their relationship alone.
Ms. Latham plays bitchy in this one, a depature from other roles she's had. She was in Love and Basketball (2000). Ms. Henson was in Talk To Me (2007), alongside Don Cheadle. Mr. Dunbar was in "Soul Food" (2000-2004), the TV series based on the hit film. Ms. Woodard is a respected actress who has appeared in many projects including a season on the popular TV comedy/drama "Desperate Housewives". Ms. Bates is an Oscar winner for her role as a crazed fan in the movie Misery (1990).
The story fast forwards four years later. Andrea is working for the Cartwrights in their finance department. Her husband also works for them as one of the construction workers. Chris wants to have his own construction business with his brother-in-law Ben (Tyler Perry). Ben is married to Andrea's sister Pam (Taraji P. Henson). Andrea is not supportive of this. In fact, she doesn't seem to be interested in anything that she does not perceive is going to push her star up. Her snotty attitude has long been a source of tension between her and her sister.
Meanwhile, William wants to have more power at the company. He is angry when Charlotte hires Abby (Robin Givens) as the COO -- a position he had his eye on. Charlotte maintains that William does not have enough experience to take on the responsibility. It is revealed that he has made a business deal without consulting Charlotte. According to Abby, the deal will mean financial problems for the company. She suggests that Charlotte sell her shares in the company to finance the deal. William sees this as his chance to grab the reins of power.
Charlotte, weary of conflict with her son, invites Alice to go on a road trip with her. While they are gone, ugly whispers about William and Andrea grow louder on the job. Things begin to fall apart when Chris discovers Andrea has a separate bank account. She makes good money, more money than her husband, but not enough for her to have put that much cash away. Where did that money come from?
The film has two different plots going on. The buddy story with the moms, and the drama plot involving their children don't necessarily mesh well together. I liked the friendship between Alice and Charlotte, and I could understand how they could have become friends. A movie could have made out of their relationship alone.
Ms. Latham plays bitchy in this one, a depature from other roles she's had. She was in Love and Basketball (2000). Ms. Henson was in Talk To Me (2007), alongside Don Cheadle. Mr. Dunbar was in "Soul Food" (2000-2004), the TV series based on the hit film. Ms. Woodard is a respected actress who has appeared in many projects including a season on the popular TV comedy/drama "Desperate Housewives". Ms. Bates is an Oscar winner for her role as a crazed fan in the movie Misery (1990).
Labels: Alfre Woodard, Kathy Bates, Sanaa Latham
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