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The Nativity Story
2006
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22
Negative reviews
13
Average Rating
2.9
/5
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4.5
Its a wonderful story, and one I cant recall having been told in just this way and thats why it hurts that this isnt an even better movie, one that pe ..
Austin Chronicle
2.0
And religious affiliations aside, the setup has potential for some badass epic filmmaking.
Austin Chronicle
4.5
Some, obviously, are more enlightening or entertaining than others.
Austin Chronicle
3.0
Unfortunately, while beautifully photographed, it is slowly paced and rather uninspiring.
Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Though Catherine Hardwicke made her directing debut with the girls gone wild expose THIRTEEN (2003) and might seem a controversial choice for a religi ..
Tv Guide
1.9
One of the greatest stories ever told has become one of the years worst movies.
Combust Ible Celluloid
2.8
While this film could have been better, it is well crafted and the talented cast of actors do their best to bring this story to life.
Lariat
3.2
I think the film serves its purpose well enough, if that purpose is to be a modest, mildly uplifting Christmas story.
Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Performances are very strong, and theres even some nice chemistry between Castle Hughes and Isaac.
Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The only real problem with the film is that the ending feels rushed, losing the dramatic potential of Mary and Josephs escape from the massacre. The s ..
View London
2.5
New Lines Christmas release is not the greatest story ever told of The Greatest Story Ever Told.
Film Journal
3.1
The movies going to make a bundle because it doesnt challenge anything, and certainly the moviegoers who will be most moved by it dont want it to.They ..
Boston
2.0
Its nice to look at and properly reverential, and it will play to audiences more interested in the subject matter than in movies.
Mountain X
3.5
Director Catherine Hardwicke pays attention to details about simple things like clothes, food and activities that make The Nativity Story seem so real ..
Reel Talk Reviews
2.2
The movie industry is eager to beckon and serve Christian viewers, yet as long as it thinks of those viewers as another market slice, a demo, it may e ..
Ew
1.5
Its just that the best of intentions and a 2,000 year old heartbreaker of a story are not enough to make a compelling film.
Slate
2.0
All the old plot points are present and correct (although here the three wise men offer comic relief), and Hardwickes storytelling is both credible an ..
Empire
3.0
But its message of peace and goodwill will resonate with non believers as well.
Common Sense Media
2.2
Is it supposed to be bitter commentary on the historical religious oppression of women.Or is it really just a moneygrubbing religious movie designed t ..
Movies
3.8
Its hard edges and unabashed piety will remind some of The Passion of the Christ, but The Nativity Story has none of the neurosis or fetishism of the ..
Sf Gate
2.5
Starchy where Linus is spontaneous, stagy where Linus is sincere, this drab exercise in glum piety slumps where it should soar, sapping the story of i ..
Washington Post
1.9
Worst of all, the film is emotionally inertaa major no no for what should be an inspirational experience.
The Movie Boy
1.5
Slavishly reverent, it is accidentally hilarious in its earnestness and in its sincere attempts at a touch of humor; it will please believers who dont ..
Flickfilosopher
2.5
The desire to ride The Passion of the Christs coattails is understandable that movie was a bona fide blockbuster.
ReelViews
2.0
Movies offer us wildly divergent stories with vivid, close up emotions, and so did the six fimmakers we invited to take part in the Envelope Directors ..
Calendar Live
2.0
Of course this is the first time this story has gotten the full cinematic treatment.
Hollywood
3.2
The filmmakers have strived to tell their tale, which is part Scripture and part imagined, with the simplicity and sincerity of a Sunday school lesson ..
Seattle Pi
5.0
In fact, I think that Hardwicke has directed a masterpiece here.For anyone who isnt that familiar with what Christmas is and only thinks of it as a Na ..
Tony Medley
2.5
The Nativity Story may prove just idiosyncratic enough to alienate the doctrinaire believers but not quite weird enough to appeal to revisionists, cul ..
The Star
3.1
The Nativity Story is certainly not the greatest movie ever made.
Deseret News
2.5
But thats just me; I suspect the target audience will love the purity of its story and the complete surrender to its religious touchstones.
Urban Cine File
3.1
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Kansas City
3.8
The Prince of Egypt was an animated film that emphasized the common ground between Jews, Christians and Muslims.
Christianity Today
3.8
Without a doubt, The Nativity Story will play best to Christian audiences, but has enough story and drama for a diverse audience.
Waffle Movies
2.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
3.1
It presents the birth of Jesus as a celluloid creche that venerates and celebrates, if not thrills.
Chron
4.2
The Nativity Story has been a long time coming.Its a most welcome addition now that its finally here.
Decent Films
3.8
The movie itself is not a miracle.But its working with pretty good material.
Denver Post
2.5
Everything else is restrained, respectful and earnestly told, but delivered in an annoying shorthand style.
Mid West Film Journal
2.5
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2 The Advocate
3.1
The movie never rises beyond a certain calm competence its subject matter is inspirational, but the filmmaking often is uninspired.
Seattle Times
2.2
Everything is handled with an anvil like importance, forgetting that, in essence, this is tale of great joy and hope.
English Oh My News
0.8
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh ..
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