Review of Black Nativity (2013) by Juan L — 30 Nov 2013

A must see for people who like musicals and Hallmark X-mas movies.

This review of Black Nativity (2013) was written by Juan L on 30 Nov 2013.

Black Nativity has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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No catchy songs in this musical about a boy who is sent to his grandparents while his mum sorts her life out. Poor and dull…

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This was low B grade movie. There were stellar performances from Vondie Curtis Hall, Tyrese Gibson, Luke James, Grace Gibson and Mary J…

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Predictably trite story done in service of the continued mental enslavement of an entire race of people who will continue to eat it up with a spoon…

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