DO AUDIENCES WANT TO SEE THE NATIVITY STORY?
I believe the answer is a resounding YES. The pros clearly outweigh the cons in this case, and so do the millions of believers in Christ. All Christians will feel obligated to view a film retelling the birth of their savior, and it should do handy business all the way through Christmas, so even a relatively small opening will result in an impressive final total. Reviews can only help this film, which initially have been favorable, to assist it in branching out to those outside the Christian community. The only thing that may hold this film back is the lack of an event picture feel, for as of right now, even days before its release, the film seems a little lower scale than POTC or DVC. It wont draw in as many non-Christians, for the subject matter is not as controversial, or appealing to those outside of the religion. That being said, it is the ideal family film for this time of the year, and it certainly makes up for its lack of opening weekend buzz with its broader appeal to all ages
