Divine Intervention (2007 film) explained

Divine Intervention
Starring:	Wesley Jonathan Jazsmin Lewis James Avery
Cinematography:	Jonathan Hall
Editing:	Van Elder
Studio:	Bullz Eye Productions
Director:	Van Elder
Producer:	Lisa Dewitt Van Elder
Distributor:	Bullz Eye Productions Codeblack Films
Runtime:	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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Divine Intervention Premieres. 29 November 2007. Los Angeles Sentinel. 20 October 2022.
2. Web site: DIVINE INTERVENTION. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208140528/http://www.filmjournal.com/node/17495 . 2017-12-08 . Lovece. Frank. 12 December 2007. Film Journal International. 20 October 2022.
3. Web site: 'Divine' comedy with flaws. Adams. Sam. 30 November 2007. Los Angeles Times. 20 October 2022.
4. Web site: MOVIE REVIEWS: BADLAND, DIVINE INTERVENTION, FORFEIT, HE WAS A QUIET MAN. Grierson. Tim. 28 November 2007. LA Weekly. 20 October 2022.