While some may love the Nativity Story they have seen in church or school plays, don't be fooled by this one - it is designed to be as "biblically accurate" as possible. That means plenty of poverty, despair, and stories about Mary being sold into slavery, etc. We sat down to watch this with our 8-and-12-year-old daughters, and given that my wife is a minister, we thought all would be OK...until we hit the completely unnecessary circumcision scene. After that, we turned it off - and I had a traumatized 8-and-12-year-old to calm down! Bottom line, I don't think this is for kids. Adults, yes, and Teens who can take it - but not for kids.

We wathed this movie and everybody wanted to talk about it at dinner. Wonderful Understanding al around!!!!

Some of the movie was really good, but other times I was trying to picture ANCHORMAN on the screen!

After reading the common sense media review about rape and violence, I decided to preview it first. This movie is fine for kids - some of the younger kids might get bored because it is not animated but there is nothing bad in this movie. Common Sense Media has lost some credibility with our family because of their review of this movie. I get the sense that their are some Democrats in their midst.

I loved this story. I thought it held extremely close to biblical account and yet it made you feel like you could step in and be a part of the story. The characters were extremely believable and I cried though it realizing how the savior of the world came in such a humble way. Great Movie, I would recommend it highly

Visually beautiful! I highly recommend it for the family this Holiday season whether you are of the Christian faith or not.

It was a great movie to see right before Christmas. It reminds you why we celebrate Christmas in the first place.

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.

This film is wonderful. It should be watched by everyone, especilly on Christmas.

it waas the best move i've ever seen.it was fantastic

I absolutely loved this movie. I was deeply touched throughout the whole film and would recommend it to anyone. If you've read any other reviews many people don't like it. It is a simple story and very humble and beautiful the way it is and people want to make a huge epic out of it. I am a Christian and this movie gave my faith a boost in a simply beautiful way that everyone should experience. I highly recommend this film to anyone!

This is a beautiful film and is good for everyone, just as long as they don't find out how old the actor who played Mary was.

Certainly a movie with good intentions...but it still bored me to death. The story of Jesus's birth is amazing, but somehow it doesn't make an interesting movie. Good for kids 5+

Very good. Reminds us about what Christimas is really about. Great for the WHOLE family!

I think IT is A very good movie,but I must say... If your kids get scared if they hear people in pain. then I would say you should see the movie before the little kids see it, you see I took 3 kids to see it and after the movie on of the kids was really upset, but if you kid is over 10 they should not get to upset! other then that it was a great movie that shows us what christmas is really about!!!