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The Preachers Wife
PG (SINGAPORE)
1997
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The Preachers Wife
Positive Reviews
15
Negative reviews
6
Average Rating
3.0
/5
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3.0
In The Preachers Wife, Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington aint.And why thats so how come one old fashioned romantic comedy with big name talent cli ..
EW
3.8
This movie could have done more, but what it does, it makes you feel good about.
Rogerebert
4.5
Critics Corner Desson Howe Weekend section, A welcome boost for audiences seeking images of black characters without criminal tendencies.
3.0
Houston is appealing but still registers too many emotions with gestures and facial expressions imported from her singing performances.
3.8
But the mostly African American cast puts an engaging spin on the chestnut, and it works beautifully.
San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
The Preachers Wife has a nearly identical plot, reworked by writers Nat Mauldin and Allan Scott and featuring an equally attractive cast Denzel Washin ..
San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
Most of the films magic moments are provided by Dudleys delight in the simple pleasures of an earthly existence.
Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Those looking for something truly uplifting will find more than they could possibly want in this movie.
ReelViews
2.0
This conflict alone should be enough to inspire some passion for the picture, but yet, nothing really comes of it outside of a hokey redemption arc.
Blu Ray
2.5
But it is the updated transformation of the central premise that really tells the tale.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
A somewhat predictable holiday confection buoyed by Washingtons engaging lead performance.
Internet Reviews
3.5
Memorable Christmas movies work when they convey sentiment in a genuine fashion. The Preachers Wife is destined to become a holiday classic.
Internet Reviews
3.8
But if any film is to revive the movie musical, it will be Evita, for its haunting melodies, strong performances, and overall passion has the potentia ..
Mr Brown Movies
4.0
The Preachers Wife is one Christmas picture that actually is in the spirit of the season. Its warm, sentimental, amusing yet serious, bringing fantasy ..
Calendar Live
2.5
A sweet, sentimental, well intentioned spoonful of holiday cheer thats pleasant enough as long as one doesnt take too close a look at how little of it ..
Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
Penny Marshalls latest could turn the most God fearing citizen into an atheist.
E Online
3.5
The Sex Talk: The conversation that is not happening about campus sexual assault.About 3 million students on campus this fall will be sexually assault ..
Rochester Goes Out
1.5
Still, this Hollywood Preacher isnt above accepting a corporate donation.
Boston Phoenix
3.0
One flash of Washingtons warm, genuine smile is enough to hook anyone. There is a sincerity, a gentleness and a kindness that comes across no matter w ..
Associated Press
2.5
Youd probably get more enjoyment out of the soundtrack than the film.
Cine Matter
3.5
The music, the chemistry between Houston and Washington, and minor characters that make us smile make this film worth watching especially around Chris ..
Movie Metropolis
3.8
An endearingly modest entertainment elevated by the luminous double presence of Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Sacramento Bee
1.5
While it sounds like standard promotional overstatement, it makes sense: even if Washington has top billing, our Miss Thing is the films (and the CDs) ..
1.5
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Film Scouts
2.0
At best only manages to showcase the tonsil talents of gospel singing Whitney to little lasting effect.
Empire Online
2.5
While the movie has heartwarming stamped all over it, the plot stacks the deck against this light comedy with a dark undercurrent of marital insecurit ..
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