Disclosure: I was invited to travel to LA for the press event for the movie The Star. My expenses were paid. Regardless all opinions are my own.
I grew up watching holiday classics with my family as we gathered around the TV during Christmas. This year’s release of The Star, opening Friday, November 17th, marks the addition of a new “Christmas classic” that is sure to delight families as it shares the true meaning of Christmas.
Last weekend my son, Mason, and I flew to Hollywood to hear all about the new movie, The Star, and interview a few of the stars of the movie too! While there, we catch a sneak peek of the movie and I’m bursting with excitement to share all about it!
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What I love most about The Star is how the nativity story is told in a completely new way – through the animals who were there! Yes, you’ll still see the biblically-inspired story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus but it includes a twist from some funny, inquisitive and witty animals. I love that The Star keeps to the “original” story while making it fun for the whole family.
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The Star was a truly delightful movie and the soundtrack is amazing. I actually teared up when the song, Mary Did You Know came on during a touching scene with Mary. I loved how they were able to weave classic songs as well as providing some originals as well. The impressive soundtrack is filled with songs from Mariah Carey, Fifth Harmony and Casting Crowns.
While the storyline and the music create a backdrop the actors in the film give it a true voice. In fact, Director Timothy Reckart shared that the cast was a “dream come true” as every actor in the film was his first choice. In the movie, you’ll hear familiar voices from stars such as Oprah Winfrey (Deborah the Camel), Gina Rodriguez (Mary), Zachary Levi (Joseph), Tyler Perry (Cyrus the Camel) and Ohio’s own, Patricia Heaton (Edith the Cow).
The Star introduces us to the loveable donkey, Bo, who dreams of escaping his duties working for the village miller and finding a new adventure in the outside world. When he escapes, he teams up with Ruth, the sheep and Dave, the dove and they set out to start a new life. Soon after he finds Mary and Joseph who are about to embark on their own adventure as they have been forced to travel to Bethlehem by royal decree. When King Herod discovers that they is soon to be a new king born he sends off a guard to find them. Bo and his friends along with three wisecracking camels set off to protect Mary, Joseph and the baby and become a group of unlikely heroes.
The Star movie while touching, is also filled with laughs which will keep your family giggling throughout the film. I hope you’ll bring your family out to see The Star this weekend! I can’t wait to hear what you think too!
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Would love to win this for my girls both my girls can’t wait for Santa and I cannot wait to go see this movie my oldest goes to Catholic school and she still can’t wait to see this movie
Her birthday is even on Christmas to
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Jayda and I loved watching your journey for the advance screening and we are so excited to see the movie. Sounds like it will be such an amazing family movie for Jayda and I to watch. We are super excited to watch the movie. Will be sure to comment and let you know what we think when we see it next week. Thanks for sharing your journey with us made us super excited to go see it ourselves.
I saw the previews when I took my granddaughter to see My Little Pony. She is so excited to see this.
We are so excited to go watch this movie. My grandma is no longer with us, but I know it would’ve been a movie she couldn’t wait to see with her great grandkids! My daughter and I will definitely be going to see this in memory of her and her love for the story of Jesus ❤️
I cant wait ro see this with my kiddos!!
Meant to say her birthday is the week of Christmas my phone sent it too fast she would love to have this
My daughter would love this movie! Christmas movies are our favorite!
So excited to see this movie!! Planning to take my 15, 10, and 3 year olds, but I think we’ll try taking our 1 1/2 year old as well!
Can’t wait to see this movie
Great family Christmas movie! Can’t wait to see it with my boys!
My kids would love this!
My girls can’t wait to see this movie looks really good
My husband and I want to take our girls to see this movie. They love church and this is a great way to show them the true story of Christmas. And tgey love that the dove has the same name as their dad.
This looks like great family movie. The previews look amazing! Glad you had fun on your trip!
Can’t wait to see it! I love everyone in it and am excited to hear that the soundtrack is great, also! Love love love that it is told from the animals point of view…so fun!
You can see the joy and happiness in your pictures, What a wonderful time you must have had with your son. I am looking forward to seeing this movie this holiday season with my family.
This is such a super nice gift to offer, very important to teach your little ones the true meaning of Christmas , my Addision is going to love this movie!!!!
My grandson would absolutely love this. He loves animals.
How refreshing for the soul is this movie?! My daughters would adore this! Very exciting!!
This looks so sweet! I hadn’t heard about it. I plan to take my kids!
Sounds like a great movie! I would love to take my boys
We cannot wait to see this movie!
Super nice gift for giving
this looks really cute. love to start the holiday season with a fun movie
I would love to watch this with my Grandsons. Plus when I read that “Mary Did You Know” was on the soundtrack it made it even more special. I agree with you, Rachel, I tear up every single time I hear the song. Just does something to my heart.
Can’t wait to see this would love to win this
Can’t wait to see this would Love to win
So great to see a movie in the theaters that promotes the meaning of the season!
This movie is what Christmas is all about. Finally, a movie the whole family can enjoy. We can’t wait to see it!
My Grandchildren would love to see this Christmas movie!
Can’t wait to see this movie😇
This is a movie that reminds me of the movies we watched growing up. I can not wait to see this in the theaters!
looks like a great movie!
Would love to win this and watch it with granddaughters.
I love the Christmas story. Another way to teach about the meaning of Jesus birth.
This looks like a must see movie. This would be awesome to take my grandkids to.
I loved looking at your Hollywood photos so much that I can’t wait to see the movie!
We saw this movie yesterday and it was so amazing. Great family film that talks about something so important with a different view. I eas so exciting to follow your journey and read your review. It actually made me want to see it sooner than anticipated. Thanks so much for the information. We had a blast