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Nativity Rocks!

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The staff and students at St. Bernadette's Primary School audition for a coveted place in a spectacular rock musical competition.

Critics Reviews

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Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 11/27/2018
In terms of it being a family movie, as an elderly family member, it doesn't work for me. Go to Full Review
Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/23/2018
2/5
Here is a festive poke in the eye for everyone who doubted the Nativity franchise had a fourth instalment in it, not least those of us who have yet to be persuaded it even had one. Go to Full Review
Tara Brady Irish Times 11/23/2018
2/5
Marginally more tolerable than the last one. Go to Full Review
Lisa Giles-Keddie HeyUGuys 11/30/2018
1/5
It really doesn't. Go to Full Review
Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 11/27/2018
2/5
If you don't have a seasonal school play or a local panto to attend in the coming weeks, and you're weirdly desperate for something to fill the gap, then here you go. Go to Full Review
Matthew Bond The Mail on Sunday (UK) 11/27/2018
2/5
Craig Revel Horwood plays an impresario who wants to make it all about Herod, which is tasteless but quite funny. Go to Full Review
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John K @WQCMI Nov 26 Not as bad as everyone says it is, but its a relief that this is the final film of the franchise. I don't blame the actor replacing Marc Wootton, but his acting is not good. The story, on paper does sound interesting, but in actuality it was poorly executed, I wouldn't be surprised if they took an unrelated spec script and converted it into a Nativity sequel. Even Celia Imrie couldn't save it as she is the only actress to reprise their role from any of the films, but nobody from the original or the 2nd one returns, which is sad. Interestingly, there were plans of a 5th film which was supposed to take place in Australia and I've heard some rumours that Mrs. Beven (Pam Farris' character) and Mr. Poppy (Marc Wootton's character) was supposed to return, which could've been the shot in the arm the franchise needed, but there was no information about the film since before Nativity Rocks came out. If I had to guess why Nativity 5 was canned, it was probably due to how poor the reception was for this film. Given how that happened, it was probably for the best this franchise had to be put to rest. Even an American and Australian remake of the original was planned, but Debbie Isitt (The creator and director of the franchise) didn't want to do it. See more Kelly M Aug 13 Terrible movie because it does not feel the same as the other 3 movies because instead of Desmond Poppy the original Mr. Poppy, they replaced him with his very annoying brother Jerry. Poppy but it makes sense because the actor for Desmond Poppy Marc Wooten was busy making movies, so that’s why they replaced him. and no more Gordon Shakespeare is is this new teacher called Hugo Alexander and he only appears in like 2 scenes, but Jason Watkins the actor for Gordon was busy to, and it has the weakest plot ever about a rock opera. And the movie focuses on two kid called Doru and Barnaby Doru is an immigrant from Syria and he gets taken in by this social worker called Miss. Shelly and he gets separated from his father, and Barnaby is a kid from Oakmoor School, and the songs are so forgettable and boring. And there is this forgettable teacher called Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Keen is in the movie but not that much. Forgettable movie 1/10 and there is this guy called Emmanuel Cavendish. See more Josh N 12/05/2024 is there a way to put minus stars See more Felix B 11/06/2023 went to watch it at the cinema back in 2018 and thought it was pretty rubbish. a bit of comedy but apart from that it was awful. A terrible way to end a series that was so good. See more 07/01/2022 The worst 01 hour: and 40 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 12/17/2020 This movie sure ruins Christmas. Turns from a movie that all families across the country could watch and enjoy 5 times a day into a play for children to watch with awful actors, little relevancy, bland characters and feels like it was written, produced and directed by kids and the actual cast. If there was only one film you could watch in your life, save it for something that isn't so bad See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The staff and students at St. Bernadette's Primary School audition for a coveted place in a spectacular rock musical competition.
Director
Debbie Isitt
Producer
Nick Jones
Screenwriter
Debbie Isitt
Production Co
Mirrorball Films
Genre
Holiday, Comedy, Musical
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 40m