Divine Will (2017) User Reviews

What did I just watch?

[DeusWar · 7/10 · 3 September 2023]

If you are expecting a serious Christian movie, then you are in for quite a shock!

Think: Napoleon Dynamite + Musical + The South + Christian B Movie. If you can handle that, then you will enjoy this movie! If you can't handle that, then it is best to pass on this one!

Upon viewing for the first time I didn't know what to expect, just like when I saw Napoleon Dynamite for the first time I was confused. What did I just watch? The first ten minutes that I saw it, I thought it was stupid, but then upon a further viewing I quickly understood that it was me taking movies too seriously with high expectations, rather than just enjoying a silly movie for the sake of silly.

This movie really does not take itself seriously with many outlandish moments, over the top characters, sudden break-outs into song, and many southern clichés. For that reason it is quite a nice break from most movies. It is even funny at times!

Just Found This Family Film

[buffalotrace-23882 · 20 September 2020]

I just found this film on Amazon's UP: FAITH AND FAMILY. It's a charming family film with wonderful songs! My two teenagers have watched the film three times now, and they are already singing along with the soundtrack. After some research I discovered that the leads of the film are all singers! Lee Roessler, playing the character of Will Blessing, and Brent Reed, the character of Dave Blessing, are both Christian Rock singers with numerous albums to their credit. Also, Kathryn Boswell, playing Casey Buckner, is a Broadway star from numerous award winning musicals. That explains it all!! After being a rock star, Dave Blessing takes a job as the music minister a church in Punkyville, Kentucky. This is their chance to start over, and an opportunity to move Will away from the temptations of the big city. Punkyville is a small, eccentric town in the middle of Kentucky whose citizens odd but charming. Here's the catch...Will Blessing is not only a gifted musician, but Will also has a special spiritual gift. (That's all I'm going to say so that I don't give the story away.)

This film is more family than faith, so don't expect a heavy religious message. It's funny, sweet and a blast to listen to! I highly recommend it.

Silly

[dalear · 3/10 · 5 August 2022]

So, so bad! Such silly and amateurish acting, it made me cringe. I had high hopes for the film from the other reviewer, but they were dashed almost immediately.