Review of Black Nativity (2013) by Naneeka T — 10 Dec 2013

I really enjoyed this move, Jacob Latimore shined !

This review of Black Nativity (2013) was written by Naneeka T on 10 Dec 2013.

Black Nativity has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Bee G (16) on 14 Dec 2013

It was ok, good for the family kind of movie. Slamming soundtrack! I think I wanted a more in depth storyline…

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By Brandon T (513) on 11 Dec 2013

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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 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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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 Elizabeth L (270) on 07 Dec 2013

I liked it but I could have waited until it came out on DVD…

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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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By Kecia L (1) on 12 Dec 2013

Please take your families to see this movie.. For anyone that knows what it means to deal with dysfunction in Families…

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