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happy/sad

posted 19 years ago by elementofchange
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I absolutely LOVED it! The work of genius. I think it's a very interesting production with its blended happy/sad feel throughout. It's so hilarious, yet it's really crushing in other scenes. Clever stuff. It's tricky to pick a favourite - since they're all brilliant, but I would have to go with Stephen Tomkinson. He's always * and very...real. And that's something else I liked about Flint Street Nativity - the moments of realism that are close to the bone. I would love to see this re-released or on DVD or SOMETHING!

[–] fificremefarben 17 years ago

I loved this too, made me absolutely crack up at parts. But, I also agree, in other parts it's pretty upsetting, most notably the ending but also, for me, the scene between The wise man with the lisp and the donkey-head kid out on the apparatus. I've just bought the DVD, about time this was released on DVD.

[–] fray_j 17 years ago

My favorite would have to be where Frank Skinner is walking up the seteps and on his robe, to the point where he can't move naymore, and slowly falls saying "ooop, he;s in trouble now Des!!" Priceless!!!!

[–] frodoandsam_9 16 years ago

^^^I love that scene! I am literally crying now remembering how he said that! I can't wait to get the DVD.

The ending broke my heart!

[–] Champagnerocker 16 years ago

The end was quite upsetting. I ususally cry when the narrator realises his dad isn't in the audience. However, the accompanying words "and there were happiness and joy throught the world" also make me laugh out loud.

[–] frodoandsam_9 16 years ago

"I ususally cry when the narrator realises his dad isn't in the audience"

Oh Go! Ia m with you on that one 100%

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[–] by_candlelight 15 years ago

Frank Skinner was hilarious in his scene as Herod. When he flicks the V at everyone hahaha!

I loved the guy who kept saying "Go on...dares ya!"

[–] frodoandsam_9 15 years ago

"Frank Skinner was hilarious in his scene as Herod. When he flicks the V at everyone hahaha!"

The bit where Frank (as Herod) is walking up the steps and he keeps stepping on his clothes and gets shorter, and shorter always gets me

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