Divine Intervention is a 2007 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Van Elder, starring Wesley Jonathan, Jazsmin Lewis and James Avery.
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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.
Reception
Frank Lovece of Film Journal International wrote a negative review of the film, while praising the performances of Avery, Ryan and Luenelle.
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".
Tim Grierson of LA Weekly wrote a negative review of the film.