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Overall Rank: 6016
Average Rating: 2.7/4
# of Ratings: 22
Theatrical Release Date: 12/01/2006
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Actors: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Shaun Toub, Ciarán Hinds, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Alexander Siddig
Plot: Follows the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem, leading to the birth of Jesus. -- Chris Kavan
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jaystar7 - wrote on 02/17/2016
This movie gives you an idea of what Mary and Joseph might have gone through in the Nativity. They where ridiculed by their peers, suffered physical and emotional pain on the journey to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus and running for their lives to Egypt from the ruthless King Herod.
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mitchellyoung - wrote on 07/23/2011
A faithful adaptation to the Nativity story that is refreshing in its reliance on historical accuracy to the time period. However, the story is slow-paced and, despite some beautiful imagery, drags considerably in the middle.
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donkeyknight - wrote on 05/01/2011
What a beautiful movie. My wife and I went to see it last night and had a wonderful conversation afterwards about our favorite moments and areas that could have been improved upon. While the movie isn't perfect, all the little mistakes are easily forgiven. It does move along slowly, but there are moments of such austere simplicity it is worth it. We held hands a lot during this movie. It is a very intimate movie. Because the story of the film is so integral to who we are, seeing it portrayed was deeply moving. Not very many movies move one's soul, so I have to really commend this movie for having that effect on me.
Critics who are belittling this movie for being too slowly paced or not inventive enough just don't get it. This is our FAITH! It is something so very deeply personal to …
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