Divine Intervention (2007 film)
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| Divine Intervention | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Van Elder |
| Written by | Van Elder |
| Produced by | Lisa Dewitt Van Elder |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Hall |
| Edited by | Van Elder |
Production company | Bullz Eye Productions |
| Distributed by | Bullz Eye Productions Codeblack Films |
Release date | 30 November 2007 |
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Divine Intervention is a 2007 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Van Elder, starring Wesley Jonathan, Jazsmin Lewis and James Avery.
Cast
- Wesley Jonathan as Reverend Robert Gibbs
- Jazsmin Lewis as Divine Matthews
- James Avery as Reverend Clarence Matthews
- Laz Alonso as Deacon Wells
- Roz Ryan as Mother Candice
- Carl Gilliard as Deacon Grier
- Cynda Williams as Sister Grier
- Luenell as Sister Jones
- Reynaldo Rey as Deacon Jones
- Shang Forbes as Deacon Thomas
- Van Elder as usher
Release
The film received a limited theatrical release on 30 November 2007.[1]
Reception
Frank Lovece of Film Journal International wrote a negative review of the film, while praising the performances of Avery, Ryan and Luenelle.[2]
Sam Adams of the Los Angeles Times wrote that Elders "lingers on subsidiary diversions when he should be advancing the plot", and "even his establishing shots overstay their welcome".[3]
Tim Grierson of LA Weekly wrote a negative review of the film.[4]
References
- ^ "Divine Intervention Premieres". Los Angeles Sentinel. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Lovece, Frank (12 December 2007). "DIVINE INTERVENTION". Film Journal International. Archived from the original on 2017-12-08. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Adams, Sam (30 November 2007). "'Divine' comedy with flaws". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Grierson, Tim (28 November 2007). "MOVIE REVIEWS: BADLAND, DIVINE INTERVENTION, FORFEIT, HE WAS A QUIET MAN". LA Weekly. Retrieved 20 October 2022.