Tyler Perry's 'Straw' Is a New Take on Michael Douglas' 'Falling Down'
Tyler Perry’s new dramatic thriller,Straw, premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2025, and instantly became the most-watched movie in the U.S. Despite drawing mediocre reviews,Taraji P. Hensongives an emotionally fraught performance as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a hard-working single mother bruised and battered by a series hard-luck life events that lead to pain, agony, and unspeakable anguish. As Janiyah forges a warpath against her perceived societal injustices, many viewers have noticed a stark similarity tothe controversial Michael Douglas movieFalling Down....