Review of Black Nativity (2013) by Silvia B — 14 Dec 2013

Watched this as I waited for the real movie to start. not much to say, this formula stuff is getting old.

This review of Black Nativity (2013) was written by Silvia B on 14 Dec 2013.

Black Nativity has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Kecia L (1) on 12 Dec 2013

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When u have gr8 talent b4 and behind the camera u cant go wrong and u don't go wrong here either…

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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 Marsha D (9) on 01 Jan 2014

Absolutely loved the creativity of the way the songs were done in this unique movie…

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By Angela B (368) on 10 Jun 2014

It's was an ok movie. The story is very predictable and the music was not that good…

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By Brian R (1,372) on 16 Dec 2014

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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By Char M (75) on 19 Dec 2013

Was ok nice happy ever after story line but was bored…

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By Brad R (338) on 01 Jan 2016

Very good message...especially for young men who feel abandoned by their father…

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