Tyler Perry brushes off critics, doubling down on his successful formula and avoiding reviews that 'tear it apart' despite his movies' mixed reception.
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Perry has built a loyal fanbase with his Madea movies and other films, which have received Rotten Tomatoes scores ranging from a high of 56% to as low as 0%.
The filmmaker avoids reading critics' reviews, saying 'I'm not spending the money for you to tear it apart' - he's focused on connecting with his audience rather than impressing the critics.
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