Review of The Nativity Story (2006) by George P — 17 Dec 2007

Finally, the nativity story told realistically with fantastic acting from all involved.

This review of The Nativity Story (2006) was written by George P on 17 Dec 2007.

The Nativity Story has generally received positive reviews.

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I have watched this movie every year now since it appeared in the theater, and every year I am struck by the unique delivery of the most familiar…

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By Dnice D (1) on 29 Dec 2013

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By Adi L (4) on 03 May 2016

Thankyou for this awesome movie and I just want to say this is a real christian movie without atheis director like noah and exodus :D…

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By Joanne-Deborah C (1) on 03 Dec 2014

Excellent Nativity, full of imagery and tells the story showing Mary and Joseph as real people, real emotions…

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