Dove Review

This is a nice dramatization of the life of Jesus, featuring his birth, ministry, miracles, crucifixion and resurrection. It is told with reverence and care. Featured are Mary and Joseph and his disciples as well as King Herod and Pilate. The movie opens with the creation from the book of Genesis and concludes with the Lord’s Prayer following Jesus’ resurrection. Between this we see His raising of Lazarus, the cleansing of the leper and the healing of the blind man as well as His cleansing of the temple with a whip and overturning the moneychangers’ tables. We also hear His teachings including the Sermon on the Mount.

The music is appropriate too. We are pleased to award this movie our Dove “Faith Friendly” Seal for all ages. “The Nativity” intends to honor the Lord and it shows.

Dove Rating Details

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Faith

None

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Integrity

John the Baptist is beheaded although it is heard and not seen; Jesus is whipped and crucified but little blood is seen, mainly on his forehead from a crown of thorns; an earthquake following the death of Jesus.

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Sex

None

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Language

"My God" uttered in prayer.

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Violence

John the Baptist is beheaded although it is heard and not seen; Jesus is whipped and crucified but little blood is seen, mainly on his forehead from a crown of thorns; an earthquake following the death of Jesus.

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Drugs

The drinking of wine in a few scenes.

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Nudity

Man and woman seen in loin cloth; shirtless men; cleavage; woman's bare midriff seen as she dances.

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Other

Jesus takes a whip to the greedy moneychangers; in a strange reversal of scripture a rich old ruler comes to Jesus wanting to learn how to inherit eternal life instead of a rich young ruler.