I watched The Nativity Story last night, though I did sort of nod off near the end. It was just kind of, well, boring for me. It all seemed so sterile - more like a living creche than a vibrant story with breathing people in it. There were some things that were done well, but I'd rather not get bogged down with all that.
However, a highlight for me was when Al-Assad (from 24) appeared as Gabriel - I about jumped out of my pants. I was waiting for him to blow something up, but apparently the man really has reformed.
I wanted to like it. I just ... didn't.
I mean, like, Gosh! Sorry.
3 comments:
Scott,
Apparently I'm a really bad person, because my husband rented it for me and I couldn't even bring myself to watch it. I'm not fond of Hollywoodized Jesus...
Thanks for the heads up, I had avoided seeing it at the theater but wondered if it was worth a rental. I won't even bother with that.
I felt cheated when I watched "The Gospel of John". a four DVD "masterpiece?"
It was so non-transcendent on film. It was very flat and plodding. I think the Gospel writer wept when that was viewed, I know I did.
True - good move. I might have to let the same become my modus operandi.
Angelmeg - sometimes we believers have interesting definitions of words like masterpiece and art.
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