Tyler Perry's House of Payne – Volume 8 (Lionsgate DVD)
Picture:
C Sound: B- Extras: D Episodes: B+
Welcome
back to The House of Payne, the
laughs are bigger and so is the family in this Volume Eight presentation. As the family finally seems to be settling
down and each with their own families, pops can finally take a break without
kids living in his house, but that doesn't Grandpa Payne from paying them a
visit... to their dismay. Raising kids
isn't easy or fun and games, at times Curtis and Ella must look in on their son
Calvin and nephew C.J. and lend a helping hand.
This remains
an enduring, comical family drama of a middle class African American family and
their very extended family. Curtis Payne
is the head of the household, he's large, in charge and just the most laziest
but lovable grandpa around. As he watches
his boys finally make it to manhood and become fathers themselves (not to
mention more responsible and a better father than he ever was). It's a season of growing pains for the Paynes.
As the antics grow between the family so does the comedy and heart warming
moments of family.
This is
another half hour TV situation comedy family series on cable, while comical it
still wants to teach its viewers about having strong morals with the modern
family, it is a little less PG with characters having all those affairs and
relationships outside the family. There
are subtle messages in the series, that no matter much a man can be egotistic
maniac and a pig, they still come home and can be forgiven and it is all well
and good for women to work, be strong and independent. If they put their work ahead of being wives
and mothers they will risk losing their family. If you don’t buy this,
then you’ll want to skip it.
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Matured Investment
The
Paynes gets some new neighbors ... and they are swingers.
Who's Your Daddy, Now?
C.J.
meets his biological dad, and he's white.
Feet of Clay
Curtis's
best friend, idol, hero comes for a visit, Big Jesse.
Date Night x 3
There is
trouble in paradise for the Paynes.
Watch the Son Shine
Calvin
takes a class with Ella.
The Drinking Game
Malik
gets involved with underage drinking.
Who's On Top?
C.J.'s
new boss turns out to be a woman and she wants him to put out her fire.
Help! Help! Help!
Curtis
uses a bunch of people from the homeless shelter to fix his house.
Stinging Payne
The
Paynes have to tighten their belts to make ends meet.
Worth Fighting For
Malik
fights for a girl.
Oh Christmas Paynes
The
Payne's tell various versions of the Manger Story.
Who's Your Nanny?
C.J.
hires a new nanny.
The Chef
Malik
lies that he can cook to impress a girl.
My Fair Curtis
Curtis
helps Floyd with his love life.
Rest for the Weary
Calvin
needs money but he refuses to ask Curtis for help.
Thug Life
Malik is
arrested for shoplifting.
Rehabilitation
C.J. must
help rehabilitate his son and his friend.
A Payne in Need is a Pain Indeed
Curtis
lies to cover his butt.
House Guest
Ella
helps lets an abused wife stay with them.
Payne Showers
Curtis
throws a 'Man Shower' for Calvin.
Playing with Fire
Calvin Jr.
is suddenly taken away and the Paynes commit adultery.
When the Payne's Away
Curtis is
forced on a diet he doesn't want.
Beginnings
The
Paynes reminisce about the house they grew up in.
Payneful Resolution
Real
estate agents offer to buy the Payne's house.
Picture
and sound are the same as the previous volumes, an HD shot, flatly lit sitcom
that could look better but sounds about as good as it is going to.
- Ricky Chiang
