Mr. Donald Peterson (Tennant) has a lot on his plate. He and wife Sarah (Page) moved to a new town, are expecting their first baby, and he has a new teaching position at St. Bernadette's school.
His class is a chaotic mess, under the direction of childish classroom assistant Mr. Poppy (Wootton). Mr. Poppy's antics have driven away all previous teachers, to the frustration of his aunt, headmistress Mrs. Bevan (Pam Ferris).
Mr. Poppy and the class want to compete in the "A Song for Christmas" competition. The winning school will win a cash prize and have the opportunity to record their song. They learn that their nemesis Gordon Shakespeare (Watkins) and his perfectionist class are competing. And the favorite is Mr. Peterson's twin brother Roderick, a famous composer, along with his choir. But Mrs. Bevan won't allow St. Bernadette's to compete without a teacher.
They hold secret auditions, borrow a baby, and kidnap Mr. Peterson. But the trip to Wales does not go as planned. Can they work together to make it to the competition, perform their new song, and have fun?
The sequel to Nativity!. The story is set 3 years after the events of the first film.
The Good:
Like the first film, the kids are cute and the songs are entertaining. St. Bernadette's songs at thr competition are great.
The Bad:
The story is not great and Mr. Poppy is annoying (he does have some endearing moments, but not enough).
Other Comments:
-During the auditions there is a reference to the best song from the first song "Sparkle and Shine".
-David Tennant is great in duel roles. The look and personalities are distinct. Lobe the over-the-top facial expressions of Roderick during the songs.
-Jessica Hynes is funny as the conceited host of the competition, Angel Matthews.
-Cute, but not great.
-Director Debbie Isitt made 2 more sequels: Nativity 3: Dude, Where's my Donkey (2014) and Nativity Rocks! (2018).
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! (2012) 105 minutes
Director: Debbie Isitt
Starring: David Tennant as Donald Peterson
Marc Wootton as Mr. Desmond Poppy
Jason Watkins as Gordon Shakespeare
Joanna Page as Mrs. Sarah Peterson
Jessica Hynes as Angel Matthews
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