Brilliant and touching

It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

I couldn't stop laughing at this terrible movie. My boy Idris was in a headlock by a dude shorter than him. The acting was really bad in this movie. This has to be Tyler Perry's worse movie. Idris to A-list for this terrible movie. I was really trying to get into the situation of the children. However, the story line has been comical. (but this is most Tyler Perry movies. I still have to respect his hustle)

Loved this movie and rate it as Tyler Perry's best. Films where he is not dressing up as a woman (which does not work in my opinion) are his best. This one and 'Why did I get married' stand out to me.Idris Elba does a passable American in this as Monty, a mechanic fighting for custody of his daughters from his ex wife, played by the brilliant Tasha Smith.Gabrielle Union is really good and for my money one of the best actresses around. But it is the three little girls, played by real life sisters Sierra, Lauryn and China McClain that stand out in this movie, they are brilliant actresses for their ages and have personalities that shine through.Also good to see Louis Gossett Jr. in a role that really suited him.The story is a good one and you root for him to get his daughters back.Great little movie, well worth a watch.

Daddy's Little Girls is a powerful movie. The acting is not as good as can be, but it is a lesson to be learned. In the media African –American fathers are viewed as absent. This movie speaks for the fathers who fight for their children. I have watched Tyler Perry in many interviews and his father was very abusive so this movie was special for him to put out there.I believe the actors were OK. Idris Elba (Monty) was perfect for the father role; however Gabrielle Union could have been replaced with someone softer like Regina King. The most powerful thing about the movie is that Monty never gives up on fighting for his daughters no matter what the consequences are. He is strong for his girls. And he is strong for everyone around him that want to see him win the custody battle. The mother in this film (Tasha Smith) is portrayed as a raunchy gold digger that does not care about her children. And Monty just wants to make them feel safe and bring them up as best as possible. Even though his past may not be the best because of his criminal history he still uses his resources.I think all African-American mothers and father should see this movie. The message is powerful and there is a lesson to be learned. Even people that don't have children should watch this film. You never know what kind of situations you will encounter when you become a parent because life is not predictable, and you always have to stay strong for the people who are depending on you.

Tyler perry's latest effort follows in the frank Capra school of film-making. he takes a john doe and personalizes his struggle in what could be perceived as a weepy or cheesy manner, but it ultimately works because of the execution. let me get this clear up front: perry isn't frank Capra and this film isn't Mr. deeds goes to town or Mr. smith goes to Washington. of course, Capra was around longer when he made those and he had the efforts of greats like James Stewart and Gary cooper. but while this film doesn't reach the heights of Capra, it does tell a good, human story and it does so with some entertainment and humanity. some of the acting could have been better and i would have liked a fuller, more colorful (as in more entertaining or well-rounded) cast. one thing that makes Capra films (as well as Anthony Mann films) so good is the cast of secondary characters who act as foils to the protagonist, as well as offer comic relief. this film works because of the work perry does early in the film to establish some comedy and intrigue. just a couple touches here and there can be the difference between an engaged and invested audience and one that is checking their watches. B+.