The Nativity Story
Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.
Critics Sentiment
Mary gives birth to Jesus in the stable
Herod orders the violent massacre of young boys
The film recovers dramatically from the violent opening massacre to Gabriel's powerful annunciation scene, rising 4 points as it shifts from Herod's brutality to divine revelation.
The sentiment arc follows a recovery pattern, starting with a poorly received violent opening before building through authentic character moments to an emotional peak at Jesus's birth. While reviewers praised the film's Biblical faithfulness and the humanity of Mary and Joseph, they noted uneven elements like campy Magi scenes and flat characterizations that prevented it from achieving greatness.
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Keisha Castle-Hughes
Mary
Oscar Isaac
Joseph
Hiam Abbass
Anna
Shaun Toub
Joachim
Ciarán Hinds
Herod
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Elisabeth
Stanley Townsend
Zechariah
Alexander Siddig
The Angel Gabriel
Nadim Sawalha
Melchior
Ériq Ebouaney
Balthasar
Stefan Kalipha
Gaspar
Alessandro Giuggioli
Antipas
Farida Ouchani
Ruth
Saïd Amadis
Tero
Maria Giovanna Donzelli
Mary's Friend
Francesca Piliero
Mary's Friend
Serge Feuillard
High Priest
Qais Nashif
Benjamin
Andy Lucas
Tax Collector
Tomer Sisley
Tax Collector
Crew
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