In theaters starting November 10!
Whether you like musicals or not, you’ll love the brand new music in this film, Journey to Bethlehem, starring Antonio Banderas, Milo Manheim, and more!
A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic
Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told—the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it. See JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM in theaters beginning November 10.
Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told—the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it. See JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM in theaters beginning November 10.
Buy tickets today to see Journey to Bethlehem
in theaters starting November 10th!
in theaters starting November 10th!
Other Resources
Downloadable family discussion guides: LINK
Downloadable coloring sheets: LINK
Spanish resources: LINK
Listen to the soundtrack album: HERE
Heart Of video: LINK
“Can We Make This Work” Music Video: LINK
“Brand New Life” Music Video: LINK
Downloadable coloring sheets: LINK
Spanish resources: LINK
Listen to the soundtrack album: HERE
Heart Of video: LINK
“Can We Make This Work” Music Video: LINK
“Brand New Life” Music Video: LINK
My Review
Musical fun for the whole family...
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a little skeptical of most modern musicals as they very rarely seem to grab me. Even though they were decades before my time, give me a good old classic musical from the 50s or 60s and I'm good to go. However, every so once in awhile a new movie exception will slip through and Journey To Bethlehem just happens to be one of those exceptions. It had everything that I like to see in a good musical – catchy songs, vibrant costumes, and I will say that the settings and locations were much better in this movie than those painted backdrops and sound stages of yesteryear. The acting was pretty good and I did enjoy the touches of humor that were slipped into a story that is otherwise pretty serious. The best part is that the film is family friendly but it isn't childish – people of all ages will find something in there that they can relate easily relate to.
In the music department I loved how they mixed in a select few familiar Christmas carols with the original songs so the whole movie didn't come across as just another stereotypical Christmas pageant. In a similar vein I really liked the fact that this was a Journey To Bethlehem so much of the focus of the story was on Mary and Joseph and what they might have faced before that night in the stable. Instead of the one dimensional and vague characters that they often are, Mary and Joseph are simply people. They have hopes and dreams and when their lives are turned upside down they both have some serious decisions to make as they come to terms with what faith really means.
There is definitely some poetic license taken in the movie but, hey, it's a musical and that kinda comes with the territory. I appreciated that the filmmakers actually addressed it in the closing credits. Anyway, this movie is a good one that you can take your whole family to and later on add it to your yearly Christmas movie list...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Journey To Bethlehem a 4.5 Bark rating.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a little skeptical of most modern musicals as they very rarely seem to grab me. Even though they were decades before my time, give me a good old classic musical from the 50s or 60s and I'm good to go. However, every so once in awhile a new movie exception will slip through and Journey To Bethlehem just happens to be one of those exceptions. It had everything that I like to see in a good musical – catchy songs, vibrant costumes, and I will say that the settings and locations were much better in this movie than those painted backdrops and sound stages of yesteryear. The acting was pretty good and I did enjoy the touches of humor that were slipped into a story that is otherwise pretty serious. The best part is that the film is family friendly but it isn't childish – people of all ages will find something in there that they can relate easily relate to.
In the music department I loved how they mixed in a select few familiar Christmas carols with the original songs so the whole movie didn't come across as just another stereotypical Christmas pageant. In a similar vein I really liked the fact that this was a Journey To Bethlehem so much of the focus of the story was on Mary and Joseph and what they might have faced before that night in the stable. Instead of the one dimensional and vague characters that they often are, Mary and Joseph are simply people. They have hopes and dreams and when their lives are turned upside down they both have some serious decisions to make as they come to terms with what faith really means.
There is definitely some poetic license taken in the movie but, hey, it's a musical and that kinda comes with the territory. I appreciated that the filmmakers actually addressed it in the closing credits. Anyway, this movie is a good one that you can take your whole family to and later on add it to your yearly Christmas movie list...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Journey To Bethlehem a 4.5 Bark rating.
(Disclosure: Many thanks to AFFIRM Films, Inc. for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.)
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