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Nativity!

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A British schoolteacher (Martin Freeman) must find a way to bring his former lover (Ashley Jensen), a Hollywood producer, back to London to film his class's Nativity play.

Critics Reviews

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Robert Hanks Independent (UK) The plot wouldn't pass muster as an episode of a CBBC drama, but its various twists and turns and grotesque emotional idiocies are engineered through some of the most wooden dialogue I've ever heard. Rated: 1/5 Nov 27, 2009 Full Review Angie Errigo Empire Magazine Funny, sweet and family-friendly seasonal fare. Rated: 3/5 Nov 27, 2009 Full Review David Jenkins Time Out CBeebies if Ronnie Corbett was artistic director; filmmaking by committee, if that committee were made up of the esteemed members of Coventry City Council and chaired by Lenny Henry. Rated: 1/5 Nov 27, 2009 Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies Maybe it's the fact I work with young people that adds another level of funny onto this film for me, but I really think this is a underseen and endearing festive treat. Dec 2, 2020 Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk Isitt is asking us to swallow a mighty big portion of back-story, one that is almost as indigestible as a third helping of mince pies. Nov 24, 2020 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Isitt has beautifully selected sweet, occasionally off-key, and frequently very funny young children. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mark J Some moments of this make me come back to it each year but overall not up to standard. Clearly some plot issues you’d expect in a thing like this and children being auto-tuned to death can make it a bit painful. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Evie B These “reviews” are ridiculous. You’re all hypocrites - we know you all watch this every Christmas so don’t even deny it. The plot is heartwarming, funny and even serious at some points so don’t go around saying it’s “just for kids” or whatever you idiots have come up with. Critics are just depressed, allergic to the idea of fun. Should be rated 100% on both sides. I expected better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Stephen B Spitefully bad. Made me want to hurl things. I don't recognise any of the cosiness or warmth that others seem to see in it. It's just dreadful. I can only imagine that other adults have been more favourable than I because the sound of their small children laughing at it filled them with cheer. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Josh A The critics can keep giving this bad reviews all they want, I genuinely couldn't care less. This is my favourite Christmas movie of all time. This or the second one. Or both! It just has a nice, warm, comforting vibe that I love. And the music is amazing. Ever since I was 7, this has been my favourite Christmas movie. It's just a wholesome story about two people getting back together because of a nativity play. Just brilliant. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Elaine M This film really encapsulates the essence of Christmas. It is chaotic but genuinely heartwarming at the same time. Kudos to the adult actors for embracing the improvisation acting style which brings such an energy to the film. The children are allowed to shine and bring a real authenticity to their performance. A true gem of a film amongst a sea of over produced cookie cutter Xmas films. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Laura A Such an authentic movie! The children are amazing, they don’t overact and there is a strong element of real life scenarios that films often miss. The lyrics to the songs are so funny and the music is really catchy. It is a heartwarming Christmas movie that I will look forward to watching again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A British schoolteacher (Martin Freeman) must find a way to bring his former lover (Ashley Jensen), a Hollywood producer, back to London to film his class's Nativity play.
Director
Debbie Isitt
Producer
Nick Jones
Screenwriter
Debbie Isitt
Production Co
Mirrorball Films, BBC Films
Rating
PG (Mild Rude Humor|Brief Language)
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 45m