Filmmaker Dallas Jenkins' faith-based Christmas movie was a huge hit at the box office last weekend, debuting at No. 2 in the U.S. and garnering praise from fans and critics alike. The best Christmas pageant ever (PG) exceeded expectations, grossing an estimated $11.1 million and trailing only #1. Venom: The Last Dance It received a CinemaScore A grade from Moviegoers and a 98% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. deadline dubbed its success “Eyebrow Raised.”
This is the second faith-based film to gross more than $10 million in its opening weekend since the pandemic. (jesus revolution That was another one. )
jenkins is best known as the creator and director of the chosen onethanked the fans for supporting the film.
“What a wonderful weekend it was. The best Christmas pageant ever” he wrote facebook. “My heart is full. Thank you for all the wonderful comments on social media. Even though I've been following this movie for almost 20 years, I've been following this movie for almost 20 years, and I've never seen the box office success or the positive critical reviews (New York Times???) It's incredible to watch and the impact on the viewer. Let's keep going like this may be added Add a movie depicting the story of Jesus to your Christmas classic list. Thank you, my friend. ”
The best Christmas pageant ever It received an 89% rating from mainstream critics on Rotten Tomatoes, which is unusual for a faith-based film to receive such a high score from critics.
Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood Daily wrote that it “grips your heart and makes you smile.” Glenn Kenny of The New York Times said the film “succeeds in providing moments of witty dialogue while advancing its spiritual imperatives.” Adam Graham of the Detroit News wrote that the film's sets and costumes “give it a timeless feel, bringing with it an already baked-in sense of nostalgia.” Graham added that the film has “just been around for a while, and in some ways it already feels like a Christmas favorite.”
“The world would be a better place if all Christian-themed movies were as kind, caring, and fun – Christian as The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever.” said Sean P. Means of the movie “Cricket.''
The best Christmas pageant ever Based on the children's book of the same name, the film tells the story of the Hardman family, six unruly brothers who unexpectedly win roles in their small-town church's Christmas play.
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michael faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His articles have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, Christian Post, Leaf Chronicle, Toronto Star, and Knoxville News Sentinel.
