The Star – Movie Review
Director: Timothy Reckart
Writer: Carlos Kotkin, Simon Moore (Screenplay)
Cast (Voice Talents)
- Steven Yeun (Burning)
- Keegan-Michael Key (The Super Mario Bros)
- Aidy Bryant (Saturday Night Live)
- Gina Rodriguez (Deepwater Horizon)
- Zachary Levi (Shazam Fury of the Gods)
Plot: A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
Runtime: 1 Hour 26 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Star starts when a curious young donkey Bo looks to escape his life in a mill. This sees him meet Mary, who has just been given the child of God. As Mary and her husband Joseph look to have their first child, Bo learns they are in danger and looks to join forces with his bird friend Dave to protect her.
The journey sees Bo meeting other animals along the way, giving a different point of view of the birth of Christ. As the unlikely crew work together, we see the other problems they face along the way.
Verdict on The Star
The Star is an animated adventure following the journey to Bethlehem through the eyes of animals. It takes us on the journey of a young donkey trying to find his place in the world, trying to help Mary after learning she is in danger.
This movie does a harmless creation to retell the biblical tale. It makes it child friendly so that we can continue the story for the next generation. By now you would know the basic story before going in and don’t do much to go against that idea. The all-star cast of voice acting gives solid enough performances. It is a strange selection to have in such small roles though.
Final Thoughts – The Star is a friendly vision of the birth of Christ.
