The Star (The Star: The Story of the First Christmas)

The Star

“I suppose even Sunday school needs chum to keep the tots occupied, so here’s The Star to take up that space. I’m not opposed to films with religious themes, The Last Temptation of Christ is one of my favorites, but this doesn’t explore anything interesting, wondrous, magical, or enchanting about the story of Christ’s birth. It just gives a cutesy animal point-of-view and provides a cavalcade of “wait, what?” star appearances to voice them.   Although, if you ever wondered who self-identified as a Christian in Hollywood, then The Star’s voice cast should answer that question. Yes, that includes Oprah Winfrey as a sage-like camel that drops the movie’s heaviest pieces of religiosity. If that casting choice both confuses and somehow makes sense, then Kelly Clarkson as a si” read more

BAMF's July 2018 Cinejourney (14 movies items)

" Familiar Actors: Steven Yeun Keegan Michael Key Gina Rodriguez Zachary Levi Christopher Plummer Ving Rhames Gabriel Iglesias Kelly Clarkson Anthony Anderson Patricia Heaton Kris Kristofferson Kristin Chenoweth Mariah Carey Oprah Winfrey Tyler Perry Tracy Morgan Joel Osteen Joel McCrary Phil Morris Fred Tatasciore Roger Craig Smith David Cowgill June Christopher Eddie Frierson Bridget Hoffman Rif Hutton Mona Marshall Scott Menville Devika Parikh Michelle Ruff Justin Shenkarow and Kari Wahlgren"

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" The Star (2017)"

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" Director: Timothy Reckart Other Images "

The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards (33 movies items)

"Best Original Song - Mariah Carey/Marc Shaiman For song "The Star" "

When Critics and Audiences Disagree (289 movies items)

"Critics: 44% Audiences: 74% Critics Consensus: The Star may not leave audiences singing "Hallelujah," but its offbeat yet sincere approach to the nativity story makes for acceptably diverting holiday viewing."