Add it to your Watchlist to receive updates and availability notifications. The world premiere of The Preacher's Wife will be presented May 11 - June 9, 2024 at Alliance Theatre. It's not a showy role, but Houston plays it as if the frost outdoors has settled on her shoulders". "Step by Step" was another hit single, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Manufactured and Distributed by Arista Records, Inc., a unit of BMG Entertainment, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. The entire street had to be dressed for Christmas in fake snow laid down along the street. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. Byrge found Penny Marshall's directing slow at times but felt that casting director Paula Herold had done wonders. I couldnt be more thrilled to be working with my friends Courtney and Angela, as well as our amazing teams at Bassett Vance Productions and Anthony Hemingway Productions., Anthony will bring his distinctive, compelling cinematic style to create a fresh take on this beloved classic, while still maintaining the elements of the film that audiences have loved through the years, Lynnette Ramirez, who serves as BVPs Head of Development, explained. Only after reading the script a second time and seeing parallels between her own life and the role of Julia did Houston accept. and the [8] On its second week, the album jumped to number four on the chart with the Greatest Gainer mark, and the following week reached number three, which was the album's peak position. Shirley Caesar & The Georgia Mass Choir), The Lord Is My Shepherd (feat. But Julia's mother (Jenifer Lewis) is quick to see the new love growing in her daughter's eyes, and warns her away from Dudley. Why Trust Us? The film endures as a. Merv, I believe in you and me. Your parents must be so proud. You are my joy. Early on she stumbles through the Annie Lennox-penned "Step By Step," but the presence of the Georgia Mass Choir on six subsequent tracks melts her frosty reserve, People magazine wrote. Based on Robert . English, Director: "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. The Preacher's Wife is a sweet and good-hearted comedy about the holiday season, and I suppose that is enough, although I would have liked it with more punch and bite. Fantasy, Original Language: Courtesy by Arista Records. Step By Step. Coming Soon. Ascher-Walsh, Rebecca. While she had high praise for Denzel Washington (he "plays Dudley with a 100-watt smile and childlike sense of wonder"), she had little to say for Penny Marshall's directing. This movie could have done more, but what it does, it makes you feel good about. Industry insiders had hoped that The Preacher's Wife would attract a significant crossover audience due to its two high-profile mainstream stars and heavily promoted soundtrack album. "Preacher's Strife". This is all done so nicely, though, that The Preacher's Wife doesn't produce much tension, even though it generates much warmth and light. To Reverend Biggham and the Georgia Mass Choir, joy to the world. original, Release Date (Streaming): She laughed a lot. Cinemark Associate Album Producers: Robyn Crawford, Maureen Crowe and Roy Lott To Courtney Reverend Biggs, keep on preaching. This subplot provides for several set pieces in which the choir performs, and Gospel music plays a significant role. Hans Zimmer, Laura Perlman, Alan Meyerson, Chris McGeary, Richard Stewart, Steve Saltzman, Amy Lemisch, Bonnie Hlinomaz, Kristin Larson, Frank Troutman and Dori Golod. To Deborah Chase and Houston Productions- Lets do it again, and again, and again. Surely the makers of this film do not believe that humans go to heaven and become angels. 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Denzel Washington says that he first considered Julia Roberts for the role, but quickly turned to Whitney Houston. Steve- Thanks for coming back to an old song, that will soon be new- Whitney. She was 48.Houston's rep confirmed her death to TVGuide.com Saturday, but did not offer further details. His weekly collection one Sunday is only $96, the church boiler has just exploded, and although he asked God for help, of course he doesn't believe the angel's story. Special Thanks: The Preacher's Wife Denzel Washington (Actor), Whitney Houston (Actor), Penny Marshall (Director) Rated: PG Format: DVD 7,027 ratings IMDb 5.7/10.0 $699 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns Prime Video $3.99 $17.99 DVD $6.99 Multi-Format from $38.82 VHS Tape $9.49 DVD August 13, 2002 1 $6.99 $4.22 $2.83 DVD 1 $12.99 $10.62 Too often, he concluded, the plot seemed nothing more than a means of stringing together terrific musical performances by Houston and the Georgia Mass Choir. Song for a Raggy Boy was adapted from the memoir by Patrick Galvin, who also helped adapt his story for the screen. The soundtrack to Whitney Houstons third film, The Preachers Wife, showcased her gospel music heritage and sold more than 6 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling gospel album of all time. The setlist featured tracks from the album, as well as duet performances of "Count On Me" with singer CeCe Winans and "In Return" at select shows in Japan. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. There are no featured audience reviews for The Preacher's Wife at this time. After Henry confronts Dudley, Dudley realizes that he is falling in love with Julia. She was a very confident vocalist. This project was especially close to my heart. Although he found it heart-warming, he wrote that it had a "patchy narrative" and felt the film made Washington and Houston such great characters that it was hard to see why the Biggs' marriage should survive. A model, an ex-con, and an overprotective sister problematically smother a psychotherapist. The club is one of several opportunities the movie finds to let Whitney Houston sing, and she is especially good when backed by the church's gospel choir. My child from God. To my husband Bobby- What God has put together, let no man put asunder. Good natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. Thank you for sharing your blessings with me- Whitney. [7] Severe snowstorms in New Jersey (where scenes were shot in Paterson[7]) and New York (where scenes were shot throughout New York City) cost the production several shooting days. Membership is declining, Henry is pulled in a hundred directions by his parishioners' needs, and the church's finances are in trouble. Whitney Houston Thanks: [7], Released on November 26, 1996, The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on the issue dated December 14, 1996, selling 90,500 units in the first week. Music Entertainment. To Justin, who would imagine a king. Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, THE PREACHER'S WIFE is a stirring new musical about the power of hope. It debuted straight at number one and spent 26 consecutive weeks at the top from December 14, 1996, to June 7, 1997. "Teen-Agers Charged in Fatal Yonkers Fire", "Millions of gospel fans know Richard Smallwood's music. Rights | Terms and In desperation, Rev. The Georgia Mass Choir) 3:15 4 Hold On, Help Is On the Way (feat. Later, the cast and crew moved to Portland, Maine, to scenes which occur at an ice skating rink, but unseasonably warm weather turned the ice to water and forced the production to rent snow-making machines. The Preacher's Wife qualifies as old-fashioned Hollywood movie making at its corniest and most saccharine. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Some final scenes shot were those at the Main Street Cafe in Tarrytown, New York. Copyright 2023 Sony About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Henry's secretary Beverly becomes comically defensive and aggressive, believing Dudley is there to take her job. The Georgia Mass Choir appears in the film. He singled out Courtney B. Vance as an appealing if downbeat husband, Jenifer Lewis as the "sassy" mother-in-law, and Loretta Devine as Bigg's defensive, aggressive secretary who thinks Dudley is there to replace her. But the mostly African American cast puts an engaging spin on the chestnut, and it works. You can buy "The Preacher's Wife" on AMC on Demand, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Redbox as download or rent it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Redbox, Spectrum On Demand online. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Robberies were common in the area, leaving the cast and crew nervous. Despite these reservations, I found myself enjoying The Preacher's Wife, for its simple but real pleasures: For the way Houston sings, for the glimpses of the people in the church congregation, and for the way preacher tries his hardest to do the right thing. Synopsis. A remake with gospel music of the "The Bishop's Wife". "Movie Review: 'The Preacher's Wife'". For those that havent seen the classic Christmas movie, The Preachers Wife (which in and of itself is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishops Wife) tells the story of Dudley (an angel played by Denzel Washington) coming to earth to assist preacher Henry Biggs (played by Courtney Vance, who will star in the upcoming remake) and his wife Julia (played by Whitney Houston) as they struggle to save their church and family during the holiday season. In the name of His son Jesus I am blessed. In the middle of filming, a crew member was struck by a car and killed. "Anthony! Starring Tennille Taraszkiewicz and Todd Calvin De Pew. After a tumultuous upbringing, she yearns to keep her traumas buried in her past. After hearing the announcement, fans had mixed reactions. In desperation, Rev. But he calls himself an angel, and one of the Three Laws of Angels is Angels cannot lie, so either he (1) thinks he is an angel but is sincerely mistaken, or (2) is a human, and lying. [19], Prior to the album's release, music industry insiders had expected The Preacher's Wife soundtrack to "do at least as well as" Waiting to Exhale's soundtrack, which sold 5,100,000 copies in the United States. 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It is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife, [2] which in turn was based on the 1928 novel of the same name by Robert Nathan . The Preacher's Wife (7,046) 5.7 2 h 3 min 1996 X-Ray 13+ An overworked preacher's Christmas prayer to save his church and marriage is answered by the arrival of Dudley, an angel who finds himself drawn to the reverend's neglected songbird wife. God knows what Hes doing. Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston star in Penny Marshall's delightful update of the 1947 classic "The . LaPrincia, Robert and LaLa, Whitney loves you. Sometimes I just need a break from the mayhem and violence and this is a sweet, uplifting, old-fashioned Christmas pleasure I try to watch every year. Youre the best Angela Bassett and Anthony Hemingway are at the helm of the remake as producers. Hanna Phifer. Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir), Joy to the World (feat. Henry now realizes that his family is the most important thing in his life, and he resolves to be a better husband and father. They have spotted a large hole in the story: Dudley is not, strictly speaking, an angel at all, but a human who died 30 years earlier and has now been sent from heaven on this aid mission. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John Iain Glen, who is a firm believer in strong discipline. The Georgia Mass Choir), I Go to the Rock (feat. Julia, however, is instantly charmed by the handsome and unflappable angel. Fred Hammond- Were blessed in the city. There are so many people who shared their talents and gifts with me to help make this compilation a very special one for me. The Georgia Mass Choir), Somebody Bigger Than You and I (feat. "Lay Aside Every Weight", covered and performed by Georgia Mass Choir and Whitney Houston, appears in the film but not on the motion picture soundtrack for unknown reasons. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and
Co-starring Autumn Reeser. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The story of a man of God calling on divine intervention to resolve his clerical and domestic problems was implausible enough . Houston performed "I Believe in You and Me" and "I Go to The Rock". Vance turns in a sound, touching performance as a pastor who spends much of his time visiting the sick, distributing food baskets, and helping an innocent young man defend himself against criminal charges. Everett. I thought Whitney Houston was terrific and the rest of the characters (especially her mother) were also very enjoyable. [2], Music critics saw a more emotionally engaged side of Houston, particularly with the soundtrack's gospel offerings. The Preacher's Wife TV Listings. 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The site's consensus states: "Solid performances and a steady directorial hand help The Preacher's Wife offer some reliably heartwarming - albeit fairly predictable - holiday cheer. But not his struggles". Were blessed when we come and when we go. Roger Kumble writes and directs the romantic drama based on the novel of the same name by Jamie McGuire. The preacher, Henry Biggs (Courtney B. Vance), is happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Julia (Whitney Houston). [7], Lionel Richie made his acting debut in the film as the owner of the jazz club. [3] The production leased the church, and began renovating it in February 1996. The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall and starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. I Believe In You And Me (Film Version), 10. But things take a hilarious twist when Dudley accidentally falls in love with . 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