Nativity!

Name: Nativity!
Director: Debbie Isitt
Genre: Comedy, Family, Children's
Released: 2009
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: Martin Freeman, Marc Wootton, Jason Watkins, Ashley Jensen, Pam Ferris

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Comedy
Family

2009
Debbie Isitt
101 mins
U

Summary

Comedy starring Martin Freeman. Despite being traumatised by a bad review years earlier, primary school teacher Paul Maddens is tasked with directing the annual Nativity play. Taunted by a teacher from a rival school, Paul foolishly promises that an old flame, now a Hollywood producer, is coming to see his production.

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Trevor Johnston

This spirited comedy from writer/director Debbie Isitt (Confetti) revolves around a Coventry teacher who creates a sensation when word leaks out that a Hollywood movie company is coming to film his primary school's Nativity play. Unfortunately for Martin Freeman's Mr Maddens, the rumour isn't true. Freeman's practised delivery of much-hassled decency provides a sturdy anchor for this family farce that rather stumbles its way through a predictable triumph-of-the-underdog plot, but cajoles splendid turns from seasoned professionals and school-aged talent alike. Pam Ferris, for instance, is splendid as the stern headmistress with the softest of hearts, while Marc Wootton sparkles as the man-child teaching assistant Mr Poppy. However, the grown-ups are pretty much overshadowed by the youthful cast of the Nativity play itself, who are so natural on camera that you can't help but smile.

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6.5/10

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rolenamePaul MaddensMartin FreemanMr PoppyMarc WoottonGordon ShakespeareJason WatkinsJennifer LoreAshley JensenMrs BevanPam FerrisLord MayorRicky TomlinsonCriticAlan CarrMr LoreJohn SessionsMrs LorePhyllis Logan