AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Allissa .Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Python Hyena The Preacher's Wife (1996): Dir: Penny Marshall / Cast: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Loretta Devine: Wonderful comedy that expresses God's work through angels. Whitney Houston is the preacher's wife whose singing voice graces the film. Denzel Washington plays the angel sent by God to help her and her pastor husband. Courtney B. Vance plays the pastor who is doing too many things at once. He visits hospitals but learns that his son is accused of a crime that he didn't commit. His other issues regard a boiler that is breaking down. On top of that he is being pressured to sell the land for which the Church stands. He also has less time for his wife who sings with the choir. Obviously he does not believe Washington when he shows up claiming to be an angel. Beautifully directed by Penny Marshall with nifty visual elements and an eye for detail. Charming performance by Washington who seems rightfully placed in this sincere role. Also a plus is strong supporting work by Vance who remains sturdy despite events surrounding his life. Houston has a great voice and suitable for the material. Gregory Hines has the thankless role of villain out to claim the land. Great film that will remind viewers of a holiday masterpiece called It's A Wonderful Life. The result is a heart warming comedy about answered prayer. Score: 9 ½ / 10

SnoopyStyle Reverend Henry Biggs (Courtney B. Vance) leads a poor church in a struggling neighborhood. He has placed his work above his wife Julia (Whitney Houston) and son Jeremiah. She leads the choir. Property developer Joe Hamilton (Gregory Hines) is taking over the neighborhood. An angel named Dudley (Denzel Washington) comes down to answer Henry's prayers. Henry tries to help local kid Billy Eldridge who is falsely arrested for armed robbery. His incompetent secretary Beverly (Loretta Devine) is concerned that Dudley is replacing her.This movie is trying for some comedy which Courtney B. Vance is unable to deliver. The pairing of Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston would be great if they're in another movie. Her singing is tremendous but her relationship with Dudley is awkward. She's married and he's an angel. The most compelling part is Billy Eldridge but his part is very small. The whole thing is problematic.

kyle-cruse There is no reason to be hard on this film. An overall rating of 5.2 is very low, in my opinion, and there is little to dislike about "The Preacher's Wife." It's a fairly simple story involving Dudley (Denzel Washington), an angel sent to earth to assist a pastor's marriage during Christmas time. One reason I liked this film is because few romantic comedies in recent years have been clean enough to watch with the entire family. There is almost nothing objectionable here, just a few brief, very mild swear words that have no bearing on the film. It's a decently funny film as well. I had to laugh at Dudley finding an image of a Windows computer screen in his angel handbook. The wisecracking grandmother was also a beneficial addition to the movie. Take her comment "We're gonna play Monopoly, with real money." There are still a few things that could have been improved on. The plot twist involving Dudley falling in love with Whitney Houston could have been played up more and was not nearly as funny as it had the potential to be. Also, the chemistry between the main couple is not super good, and the film lacks the romance necessary to make this a great rom-com. Nevertheless, it's enjoyable and doesn't deserve any harsh comments.Note: Because of the abundance of Christmas-related content, it's best to watch this around Christmas time, or you may feel slightly embarrassed.*** out of ****

ccthemovieman-1 I just couldn't get into this film, a re-make of sorts of "The Bishop's Wife." The first hour was either annoying or just plain boring, and by then I didn't care what happened in the rest of the movie. Not much happened throughout this film, anyway.The angel in here, "Dudley" (Denzel Washington) said things no angel would say, such as "If you're up there, Lord, then.....""If???" He's an angel and he doesn't know if there is a God? Puh-leeze. What an insult to anyone's intelligence and beliefs. Only the secular film world have a dialog like this, where "Secular Humanism," not Christianity, is worshiped, as it is in this film. Whitney Houston looked good in here, the best I've ever seen her. Washington went around with a sappy look on his face through most of the film. I wonder if he was just embarrassed starring in a dumb movie like this.