Movie Recommendation: The Nativity Story
December 19, 2006
I took my family today to see The Nativity Story. It is a tremendous movie. It is not only reverent but extremely moving. The script if faithful to the Bible, though with the usual artistic liberties (such as the three magi arriving the night of the birth and the Magnificat being sung by Mary as they depart for Egypt).
The screenwriter has said in an interview that he approached Mary and Joseph by examining the biblical account for their character traits, and then fleshing these out in the script. This was very successful. He also chose one of the plausible theories for the star of Bethlehem and applied that approach to the magi. Also well done.
The screenwriter has said in an interview that he approached Mary and Joseph by examining the biblical account for their character traits, and then fleshing these out in the script. This was very successful. He also chose one of the plausible theories for the star of Bethlehem and applied that approach to the magi. Also well done.
