Read the reviews carefully. Each one will tell you why that particular critic praised or panned it.
One I read said that, unless you were a believer, it offered nothing except a religious tract.
I plan to see it, and think I'll enjoy it, but I will not be judging it purely on artisitic merits (and I do appreciate film greatly).
sounds like the people who hated the Passion now hate the Nativity.
(S) perhaps after Nov 7th mistake, Democrats have reason to fear voters getting a message of hope.(/s)