Review of Black Nativity (2013) by Robert F — 23 Jun 2014

This was a really good movie. It was inspiring and the music was fantastic.

This review of Black Nativity (2013) was written by Robert F on 23 Jun 2014.

Black Nativity has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Thomas W (1,104) on 26 May 2014

Based on a libretto penned by Langston Hughes and first performed off-Broadway in 1961, this film is an adaptation of Hughes' Black Nativity…

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By Prima C (4) on 14 Apr 2014

The story was under developed and way too much unnecessary singing. Great fan of AB and she was the best thing about the movie…

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By Mister C (109) on 03 Jan 2014

Director, Producer, and Actor Kasi Lemmons had the film world buzzing in 1997 when her feature-length debut Eve's Bayou hit art-house screens…

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By Matt L (1,239) on 02 Aug 2014

Black nativity as a good spiritual drama about a boy searching for a meaning that Christmas time and being with his grandparents and trained…

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By Ray Pride (544) for Newcity (539) on 06 Apr 2014

Defiantly simple, like earlier stage pageants based on Langston Hughes' Christmas play, Kasi Lemmons' Black Nativity gains power through its…

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By Jean M (56) on 25 Dec 2013

Not what I expected but the music was amazing. Like a Hallmark Hall of Fame Special…

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By Miz B W (60) on 28 Nov 2014

Sends the right message for the season, but it's disjointed and messy for the most part…

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By Camille S (48) on 23 May 2014

This movie has all star cast, I am glad to add to my collection…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 19 Apr 2014

Sweet story, but a bit over the top with the musical numbers…

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By Brent T (127) on 26 Apr 2014

Would give this 6 out of 5 stars! Really liked and was touched by this film. Jennifer Hudson is incredible…

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