Well, everyone, today, we will take a mini break from The Hobbit, and Lord Of The Rings film series for a bit. In its place, we shall talk about a film that was apparently directed by Dallas Jenkins, who has also been directing The Chosen TV series. Presenting his recently theatrically released film debut, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Plot: Grace Bradley, and the staff at her church, have helped direct a Christmas pageant at their local church for quite a few years. But when the one main female that organizes it gets injured, Grace has no choice but to step up to the plate, and direct the pageant for the first time in her life. That plan doesn’t bode well at first, as six siblings, known as the Herdman children, and who are big time troublemakers, leave Grace no choice but to have them be included in different parts in the pageant. Through the process, the question remains, will the Herdman kids remain the same troublemakers by the end, or might the pageant help change each of their lives, and their hearts?
Well, first of all, Dallas Jenkins, along with film companies Lionsgate, and Kingdom Story Company, help create a really well-crafted film. This film ends up having some Christian values incorporated in, while taking some very realistic approaches in life, and making it work really well for this film. The acting, and characters are also really well developed, well-thought out, and have some really good depth to each of them. Also, having Dan Haseltine, a former member of Christian band Jars Of Clay, compose music in this film, that was super cool. Additionally, it is also amazing to have a Christmas film that is not only very heartwarming, but also very uplifting, and is overall a film that should hopefully become a newer Christmas classic film for people to enjoy around Thanksgiving, and Christmas every year. Honestly, with the world that we live in especially as of recently, it would seem as The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a holiday film that is needed. The movie also helps people see possibilities of the first Christmas from a newer angle. What makes this film even better is that this movie does well with portraying the fact that there are people in life that call themselves Christians, while acting judgmental, hypocritical, and overall high, and mighty, while there are other Christian people that do a better job of showing love, grace, compassion, and mercy to others as Jesus would. And you know what? That is something that makes this film worth seeing even more. Why? Well, because that is an aspect that has become really common particularly in today’s day, and age. Because of this, this is most definitely a film that could help Christians examine themselves, and hearts. Hopefully, should quite a few non-Christian people give this film a chance, they will also somehow feel drawn into the Christian faith. Finally, after seeing this film, you will most likely leave with a smile on your face, and be glad that you saw this film in the end.
And that’s my review for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The characters are very real, and the movie is overall a film that is bound to be heart touching to all who see this film. Truly, it is a movie that needs to be seen on the big screen before being seen possibly a second time, or more, on video. Dallas Jenkins truly made a great film that ought to become a Christmas, and Christian classic? Let’s hope, and pray that The Best Christmas Pageant Ever won’t be forgotten, and out back on the shelf as the years go by. So yes, go see this film, and I can guarantee you’ll be glad you did!
Final Grade: A+
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