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The Preacher's Wife

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The Preacher's Wife (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 36 Fresh: 21  Rotten:15 Average Rating: 5.7/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Synopsis: In this updating of 1947's THE BISHOP'S WIFE, a Baptist preacher unknowingly pays too much attention to his congregation, and not enough to his dedicated wife and son. Enter Dudley, a flirtatious, sharp-dressed angel, to help the couple build a new church and, not incidentally, reignite... In this updating of 1947's THE BISHOP'S WIFE, a Baptist preacher unknowingly pays too much attention to his congregation, and not enough to his dedicated wife and son. Enter Dudley, a flirtatious, sharp-dressed angel, to help the couple build a new church and, not incidentally, reignite their marriage. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine

Director: Penny Marshall

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Jan 8, 2003

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Derek Adams
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2/5

At best only manages to showcase the tonsil talents of gospel singing Whitney to little lasting effect.

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1/5

Definitely not Denzel Washington's finest hour.

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John Wirt
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Robin Clifford
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Robert Roten
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Jules Brenner
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Tony Toscano
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3/5

Generally pleasant and unobjectionable, if not rather bland.

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Greg Muskewitz
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Leonard Schwarz
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Stephen Holden
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3/5

Lukewarm update of the superior "Bishop's Wife."

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05/15/03
Forrest Hartman
Reno Gazette-Journal
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01/29/03
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Jeffrey Westhoff
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There are many good reasons for going to see The Preacher's Wife.

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09/24/02
Esther Iverem
Washington Post
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09/13/02
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Reminds us to cherish the ones we love for they are the presence of God in our lives.

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08/28/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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