I saw it X-Mas and fell asleep hakf way through it because it was getting dull towards the middle. I woke up a little later, and the portion of that which I saw was excellent.
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The Nativity Story
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Common Sense says
The Bible on the big screen: New take on old tale.
updated 10.15.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Nativity Story
Parents need to know that most kids probably won't be clamoring to see this serious biblical drama. It includes references to stoning, rape, and the slaughter of innocent people. Mary endures whispers and looks from neighbors (she's pregnant but hasn't had sex -- they wonder how this can be). She and Joseph embark on a difficult trip to Bethlehem, enduring thieves, harsh weather, sandstorms, a perilous river crossing, and a run-in with a snake. The takeaway message (for Christians and non-believers alike) is that hope and faith go a long way toward getting you through life's rough patches.
Read our full review by Jane Boursaw
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Mary and Joseph react to their extraordinary situation. Even though they had doubts, they didn't shy away from responsibility. Why do people call on faith and hope when times are rough? Also, when someone trustworthy tells you something that seems unbelievable, should you trust them? How realistic do you think the movie's portrayal of biblical times is? How do kids think the director did depicting this timeless story? How do they respond to seeing religion on the big screen? How do our modern values color the story of Mary and Joseph?
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