Review of The Nativity Story (2006) by Merrick P — 04 Jan 2008

Great movie to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.

This review of The Nativity Story (2006) was written by Merrick P on 04 Jan 2008.

The Nativity Story has generally received positive reviews.

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This is a complex story to tell and I think any director would be hard pressed to tell it well…

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By Steven B (910) on 26 Dec 2018

Just watched this again this evening. Not sure why the critics disliked it so but I guess it has to do with the subject matter…

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 08 Jul 2014

Isaac's emotional performance as the man who learns to share the woman he loves with the God he worships is profoundly moving and gives the…

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By Kevin G (829) on 29 Dec 2014

Cannot understand the written critics consensus. Dull retelling - so they wanted the story changed - I don't think that's going to happen…

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By Bonita S (13) on 19 Nov 2013

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By Cameron M (686) on 14 Dec 2014

Taking a time-worn tale and exploring elements previously not touched upon, the Nativity is rich in character and humanity with great direction…

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By Simone G (16) on 09 Apr 2016

From an overall perspective the nativity story is a good movie probably one of the most famous events in human history…

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By Dnice D (1) on 29 Dec 2013

It's not Mel Gibson's Passion Of The Christ but it's a nice little movie with a good story done in an interesting way…

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By Natalia J (20) on 20 Oct 2013

It serves it's purpose. It's a big screen version of the tale we know and adore. But did it have to be so drab and boring…

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The Nativity story is a fine retelling of the inspiring real life story. With sincere performances from Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac…

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