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The Nativity Story (2007)

Keisha Castle-Hughes , Shohreh Aghdashloo , Catherine Hardwicke  |  PG |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (496 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Oscar Issac, Ciaran Hinds
  • Directors: Catherine Hardwicke
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: New Line Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: March 20, 2007
  • Run Time: 161 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (496 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000MGBM1I
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,815 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Nativity Story" on IMDb

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  • Includes widescreen anamorphic and full-screen formats

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The Nativity Story is a remarkable, if frustratingly restrained, act of imagining the tale of Christ's birth as a flesh-and-blood drama actually set in Israel two millenia ago. Written by Mike Rich (Finding Forrester) and directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), the film makes very strong impressions in a scene-by-scene way. Beginning with the slaughter (bloodlessly portrayed; this is a PG movie) of Bethlehem’s innocents under orders from a paranoid King Herod (a dark and knowing Ciarán Hinds), the film then jumps back a year to the prophecy that informs Zechariah (Stanley Townsend) that his wife, Elizabeth (Shohreh Aghdashloo), will bear a child. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's cousin, the adolescent Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes), struggles with her family to make ends meet and is promised to the carpenter Joseph (Oscar Isaac). Soon comes word to Mary, via an angel, that she will carry, while still a virgin, the long-awaited Messiah who will liberate the Jews from Herod and his Roman benefactors. Thus begins a detailed account of Joseph and Mary's hard travel to Bethlehem, while three Magi spend months crossing the desert trying to rendezvous with some point below the convergence of three heavenly bodies in the night sky. Hardwicke and Rich anchor all this in period detail, though what proves most moving are relationship nuances, especially the friendship and trust that emerge between Mary and Joseph after he is told in a dream that she speaks truthfully about her miraculous pregnancy. While The Nativity Story should appeal to almost anyone as a straightforward narrative, it is far from a secular version of the familiar Biblical tale, and thus feels a bit stifled. It might have been nice if the film could have breathed a little more with imagination, but The Nativity Story makes up for it by ingeniously weaving hints of things to come, later in Christ's life, into the action. --Tom Keogh

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It was the cruelest of times. Under Herod's torturous reign, families struggled to survive and yet, in the midst of utter turmoil, a young woman's faith is put to the test. Join Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) and Joseph (Oscar Isaac) on an incredible journey of hope and discovery. Epic in its scope, yet intimate in it's portrayal of this historical family, this "wonderful film" (Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun Times) is "a family feature that will be cherished for years to come!" (Greg Russell, WMYD-TV, Detroit).

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204 of 207 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "...and thou shalt call his name Jesus." December 9, 2006
You know the plot: After young Mary is betrothed to an older man, she is told by an angel that she will bear God's son. She could be stoned for this pregnancy, but Joseph has a dream explaining the situation, and he takes her as his wife. They must then make the difficult journey to Bethlehem for the census, and they arrive just in time for the baby's birth in a stable.

It is a lovely story, told quite simply and tastefully. The costumes and village sets are rough-hewn and authentic-looking in earth-tones. The international cast features Keisha Castle-Hughes as a straightforward and uncomplaining Mary, used to hard work and Roman tyranny. Oscar Isaac is a warm and protective Joseph. Shohreh Aghdashloo is wonderful as Mary's cousin Elizabeth; in fact, the entire cast is excellent.

The movie is suitable for all ages and I hope it becomes a tradition to show it on television every Christmas. It sticks to the Bible story and is happily lacking in Hollywood razzle-dazzle. The photography is beautiful and it is respectfully directed. Highly recommended.
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115 of 117 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Human Side of the Nativity January 20, 2007
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While any Christian would like this movie, what was particularly moving for me was how it depicted the relationship between Mary and Joseph. All the difficulties they overcame, from public scorn to doubting the future, and wondering why they were put in the position they were in. Their relationship is loving, yet reverent for their bigger assignment. They are a team on a journey. So many times I wondered what the two might have said to one another, and the two people who play the roles are uniquely suited for them and they pull the whole thing off with splendor. This is a must-have for any Christian family during the holidays, and a wonderful story to show youngsters as they grow up. Certainly it's the best-ever depiction of the nativity that I have seen and probably ever will see.
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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Prayerful meditation on the season of Christmas February 9, 2007
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If you're looking for a gradiose production in Cecil B. DeMille style, this film is not the one for you. But, if you want a sense of the mystery and beauty... the true meaning of Christmas, you will find this film everything your heart could desire. Throughout, the writers and director did everything possible to be in conformity with the history and theology of the birth of Christ, so that no mainstream Christian will find anything contrary to the scriptural account. While there are moments (like the slaughter of the infants and the birth of John the Baptist) which may not be suitable to little children, I highly recommend this film for family viewing. With a little sensitive explanation, most kids 12 and up should have no difficulties.

As for the performances, they are excellent (with, perhaps, the single exception of the Archangel Gabriel, whom I found a bit distracting)! Throughout, you get the sense of really getting to know the principle characters of the nativity narratives... what they might have been thinking, how they may have felt. The film provides unique perspectives that most never take the time to think through, and those perspectives bring the story to life. Again, if you have problems with films that are not packed with motion and non-stop action, you probably won't make it through this one. If you enjoy deep thought and prayer, on the other hand, this film will more than satisfy. I love it and I'm buying multiple copies for all of my friends that missed it in the theaters.

Note: After reading a few other comments from others, I wanted to add a brief post-script regarding the scriptural accuracy of the film. There are a few trivial differences from scripture such as the Magi coming to the manger on the night of the birth and not arriving at "the house" some time later. But, let's be reasonable. You DO have to allow for the time constraints of the movie and permit a couple times where the story is "condensed" (such as in this moment) in order to keep the story line moving. However, you will find that, where these liberties are taken, it has no impact on the story and the message of the bible. I know my scriptures well and I had no problems with this movie. I would hope that this movie would become a tradition for every Christian household during the Christmas season so that Christmas would once again become that season of grace... of quiet and humility... of hiddenness and charity... just as it was meant to be (instead of plastic trees, loud noise, pushing and shoving at the malls, runaway commercialism, etc.) Perhaps, if this movie hasn't made the kind of money that sick comedies or blood-and-gore action movies usually draw, it's a good sign. Maybe it will tell us that this movie brings to us precisely the kind of counter-cultural message that the world needs to hear... a message "rejected" that is the very cornerstone of Christian belief.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Movie is great. BLURAY disc was great. Standard purchase. Nothing really special about this purchase just need enough words to complete this review.
Published 10 days ago by K. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!!
This is the best presentation of The Nativity that I have seen. I love that it is a modern day Christian movie. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Samantha Ramsey
4.0 out of 5 stars The Nativity Story
Beautiful story. This was well done and I would recommend it to any one. It is the story of Jesus Christ.
Published 17 days ago by Deb G
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Movie!
Historically accurate.They did a GREAT job! Never seen better! The acting was well done. I was most impressed by how the jewish people actually looked jewish, rather than just like... Read more
Published 18 days ago by A. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Must add to your Christmas collection
This movie is absolutely moving! We watched it as a family on Christmas Eve, needless to say grab a box of tissues! It is beautiful!
Published 18 days ago by Irene
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
This is a great movie. Beautiful scenery, actors, and very real portrayals. Wonderful for families to watch together. Perfect gift.
Published 26 days ago by Linda Cottrell
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!!!
I think this is the best and most realistic nativity story so far...I loved watching it. I recommend it for everyone.
Published 1 month ago by William Song
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect story in the perfect format! Blu ray is better!
Love the movie and the picture you get from it on Blu-ray. I love the actors and how the portrayed Mary and Joseph.
Published 1 month ago by Robert Mulaik
5.0 out of 5 stars The Birth of a King
I would say that this movie is an accurate depiction of the Nativity Story found in the Bible. It is an important story to Christians because it is about the birth of Jesus who is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shatika Chavis
4.0 out of 5 stars The Biblical Story
"The Nativity Story" is beautiful family movie about the birth of Christ. It takes viewers back into time when Mary was just a young girl. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Breannabrown24
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The way I viewed it, the lady just takes Mary's hand and starts to read it. Mary doesn't request her services. Being polite, she just let her do it for fun.
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Passion of the Christ!
None of the "Passion of the Christ" films were bloody enough to be the truth. They actually scourged Him so badly the guy in charge told the men beating Christ that they were going to find He's bled to death before He even made it to His own crucifixion.
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