The Nativity Story

New Line Cinema | Release Date: December 1, 2006

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 47 Ratings

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AndrewB.Dec 9, 2006

Film was Ok but oh so rushed at the end. I can't see how people think it was Biblically accurate. Surely the Wise Men saw the star and then moved to investigate, asking Herod "where is He", because presumably by the time they arrived Film was Ok but oh so rushed at the end. I can't see how people think it was Biblically accurate. Surely the Wise Men saw the star and then moved to investigate, asking Herod "where is He", because presumably by the time they arrived the star had gone. They would arrive long after the birth, by which time the shepherds would have returned to their sheep and Joseph would have found somewhere to stay other than the stable/cave where the birth took place. Where was the presentation of Christ in the Temple and his circumcision? Why have the Holy family rushing off to Egypt? Why kill all infants under two years if you know the Child was born just the other day? And why didn't the Romans build roads in Palestine - they built good roads everywhere else in the Roman empire! Why be so lazy in Palestine? The other interesting thing about the film was that we saw this the day after its UK release and only two other people were there to watch it. Just as well Christ wasn't born today, because if any angels had come to tell people "go see! A Saviour is born!" they'd have replied "wha? I'm watching the telly, too busy mate...does he save goals mate?" A sad indictment of the spiritual health of UK.… Expand

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StelP.Dec 1, 2006

There's something missing from this film, even though the quality is good and the Biblical storyline is accurate. There seems to be little sense of purpose in the acting, and the cinematography adds to the drab feeling...no vibrant There's something missing from this film, even though the quality is good and the Biblical storyline is accurate. There seems to be little sense of purpose in the acting, and the cinematography adds to the drab feeling...no vibrant colors at all, even with the Wise Men and their outfits. Way too much brown and gray. Even the greens were flat. At least some vibrant colors could've added some spark to this dull visual spectacle. Even critical parts, like the angelic appearances and the Holy Spirit appearing in the form of a dove, come off flat. The flights of the dove almost look like file footage! You're hardpressed to know if it's a dove or a pigeon. It's strength is in the Biblical storyline, but unfortunately, the screenplay and the acting don't flesh out the urgency of the story. I really appreciated the focus on Joseph's character as a young man...character in the sense of the man himself, and his importance in this story. If there's one thing the movie exposes, it's the background story of this man who lived through such an historic event. And you're able to feel a bit of the tension and fear of the unknown that both he and Mary experienced. As a young couple from a small village, they truly had to trust God that everything happening to them was working together towards the birth of Jesus, the Savior for all mankind. Would you and I have had that type of faith?… Expand

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BrendanApr 17, 2007

With good scenery, good costumes and a classic story it had everything right but was a little below par. The Nativity Story had some dramatic scenes but it missed that unexplained edge that makes you feel for the characters. One reason for With good scenery, good costumes and a classic story it had everything right but was a little below par. The Nativity Story had some dramatic scenes but it missed that unexplained edge that makes you feel for the characters. One reason for this though was that for one reason or another Mary didn't show any emotion. You waited for her to be strong, cry, smile something but no, a frown never left here face and it was almost frustrating. This and other things didn't help the story move along and in the end it very much tilted to the boring side. Someone who is very religious however may find it to be remarkable and breathtaking.… Expand

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Trev29Sep 3, 2012

I know nothing about the story of Jesus or religion and I don't want too, but this was a nice story. I enjoyed the journey that these characters took. Good enough for me.

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