Product Details

• Actors: Deitrick Haddon, Drew Sidora
• Directors: Joel Kapity
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Tyscot Records
• DVD Release Date: July 27, 2010
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003JHXS1O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,102 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Blessed & Cursed" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 07/27/2010

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Gospel Artist Deitrick Haddon Has Acting Skills, August 20, 2010

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Katrina L. Burchett "Author of Young Adult Fi... (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blessed & Cursed (DVD)

God opens a door and Dwight Hawkins' (Deitrick Haddon) eyes are opened. He wants something different in life; no more shackin' up, no more premarital sex. He wants to be a better man and he wants to use the gift God gave him. Dwight Hawkins is anointed to sing. Bishop Wright recognizes his gift and makes him Minister of Music of the church. Things are going along as well as can be expected, but then Dwight suffers a loss. He begins to struggle with his faith and makes bad choices. This gives the Bishop, who is jealous of Dwight's standing in the church by this time, just the ammunition he needs to get rid of him. Dwight works hard to get back on track for the Lord, but the word of his bad actions had spread, making his efforts seem worthless. But there is someone who still believes in him, so he isn't down for long.

I have two of Deitrick Haddon's' albums (Lost and Found/Crossroads) and I really enjoy listening to his modern gospel music. This is the reason why I purchased this DVD, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I'm sorry to say that some of the acting was over the top (not all, just some), but I'm glad to say that I am not referring to Deitrick's acting skills. He is a natural!! His performance and all of the music were what I liked about this movie; I was glad to see there were two music videos in the special features I could enjoy.

What didn't I like? The movie jumps around and some scenes seem incomplete or unexplained. And, I guess it was supposed to be for effect, but sometimes the camera would come in and out of focus and that happened too much, as well as too many close ups in certain parts. Blessed & Cursed is described as a modern twist on the biblical tale of David and Saul, but the plot wasn't clear. When the movie ended I was feeling dissatisfied, like I missed something.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Confusing, June 1, 2011

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This review is from: Blessed & Cursed (DVD)

This was a confusing picture. The way it was shot and the way the story was told had me watching 2 times to understand it. Only after I saw the deleted scenes, then I understood the movies. Some imformation was left out of the movie that should have been left in it. Then this would have been a great movie.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful!, August 24, 2010

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This review is from: Blessed & Cursed (DVD)

Saw this powerful movie with my church family last week and purchased 4 copies for family and friends. The message is wonderful and humbling. All of the major players (Deitrick Haddon, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Karen Clark Sheard, etc.) are absolutely phenomenal; plus new comers, Ariana and Ryan Pierce, are sensational.