[Dr. Scarpetta]

We saw The Nativity last w/e and it was excellent - not Hollywood'sh at all. We saw it instead of the Danny DeVito or Mel Gibson movies and do not regret. One of my teens said she actually had tears at the birth of Christ - it was surely the most touching scene in the movie and NOT overdone....very simple but it grabbed your heart. Don't know how else to explain it.

I also had tears at the birth of the baby Jesus in The Nativity Story. It was a stunning, exhilarating moment.

[saradippity]

I also had tears at the birth of the baby Jesus in The Nativity Story. It was a stunning,exhilarating moment.

I would have preferred the actual birth of Jesus remain a miracle and a mystery. Although I very much enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to any adult,I would never take my grandchildren to it.

They are all under ten and I have no interest in spending any time discussing childbirth with them,neither generally,or specific to Mary or Elizabeth.

I also found both labor scenes just a little too pedestrian for an event like the birth of Jesus,or to a lesser degree,John.