The Star Review and Discussion Guide

What to know before you watch

Movie: The Star review
Rating: PG  
Rating Suggestion: There is some bathroom humor, and intense action (Scary dogs might scare very young children), but I would personally be comfortable showing this to preschoolers. Truly a movie for the WHOLE FAMILY!
Running Time: 1 ½ hrs.
Release Date: November 17th, 2017
Themes: The Christmas Story, Nativity, Redemption, Love, Friendship

Quick Summary

What was the animals story during the nativity? We’re all about to find out! This is the must see holiday movie of the year! Take your kids and your kids friends, take your small group, college roommate, or grandmother! And even if you’re not so sure about Jesus right now but you love holiday spirit, a cute manger scene, Oprah, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson or Kristin Chenoweth- GO watch it!!

3 Thoughts from the Hobbit (The Star Review):

1. There is some artistic license in the storytelling, but this movie has its heart (and imagination) in the right place. And – after all, with talking animals you have to have some artistic license.
2. And speaking of those talking animals – what kid does not love talking animals? I love talking animals!
3. There is a lovely mix of the holy and the humorous. I teared up when the animals all bowed at the manger, and there were several places I felt a sense of awe.

3 Thoughts from the Elf (The Star Review):

1. This is a beautifully designed movie with excellent visuals, storytelling and music that reminds us of the redemptive magic that should really be at the heart of Christmas.
2. My favorite Christmas song is “Oh Holy Night” and they used that during the pinnacle scene of the movie- the birth of Christ! And while Josh Groban’s version is my favorite, Yolanda Adams has a pretty amazing voice!
3. Also, the casting is so great!! Having an all star cast for “The Star” makes me smile(punny anyone?). I love that you can totally recognize some of the voices and how well they fit with the characters! Oprah voices a wise camel, Kristin Chenoweth voices an exuberant mouse, and watching Zachary Levi’s portrayal of Joseph made me think of Joseph as a mix of Chuck and Flynn Rider. You’ve got voices from the Walking Dead and Saturday Night Live starring in a movie about how JESUS SAVES! Really? What more could I ask for!! I felt like EVERY voice fit the characters.

You can purchase The Star now!

The Star Discussion Questions:

-Who is Jesus? How do you celebrate His birth?

-If you could be one of the animals, which one would you be? Which character do you relate to the most?

-Which of the animals do you think was the best example of a friend?

-Why do we celebrate Christmas?

-What scene made you laugh the most? Which scene made you sad?  

-Can God’s plan be trusted?

-Why was it important that the dogs were allowed at the manger scene?

Discussion Questions provided by the Sony marketing material:

-What dreams do you have? Why is it sometimes hard to trust God with the outcome?

-Read Proverbs 19:21. What’s more important: Your plans or God’s purpose? Why?

-What does it mean to have an abundant life? What can you do to follow God even more faithfully?

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What to Check Out After The Star Movie

Here is a great article on three reasons to take the whole family to see this movie: article

Check out some of our other Christmas related articles. To check out our review of The Grinch, click here. Or you can check out our article that goes into the background of Epiphany

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