The Star Page #6

Synopsis: In Sony Pictures Animation's THE STAR, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas.
Director(s): Timothy Reckart
Production: Sony Pictures Animation
  Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.9
Metacritic:
42
Rotten Tomatoes:
45%
PG
Year:
2017
86 min
$40,448,404
2,314 Views


What's your name, sweetie?

Bo.

B0 is a funny word.

Bo,Bo,Bo.

-Bo,Bo.

-W hat?

-Bo, Bo!

-He has a name?

-And she's singing him a song?

-I'm doomed.

-Bo!

-I kind of like that.

They're not usually like this.

You caught us at a bad time.

We haven't slept in nine months.

-Nine months?

-Not a wink.

So that explains your eyes.

What? What's wrong with my eyes?

Nothing.

Yep, no sleep at all

since that giant night light turned on.

-Light?

-All you can do

is lie awake and listen to the crickets.

Ta-da.

Sorry. So excited.

Zach and Edith don't like the spotlight,

but I think it's beautiful.

It's here.

I can't believe this.

-Me, neither.

-You don't understand.

That light, that's the star.

This is where it's been leading me.

But Mary... Joseph...

Guys, I gotta get out of here.

-Can you help me?

-I got you. I'm gonna chew him free.

-Woody.

-No. Try biting the...

I know! I'll sing you free.

That was beautiful, but not helpful.

I think I got a splinter in my tongue.

Step aside.

Yes, yes! That's perfect.

Now | just gotta get past that gate.

Has that ever worked for you?

No, actually.

Come on. Up you go.

Thanks, guys.

Gotta run. Mary's having a baby!

-A baby?

-I love babies.

Bring 'em back here.

There's plenty of room in the stable.

Great. Now we'll never sleep.

What?

No, no, no, no.

Bo, buddy, where are you?

B0, are you there?

Bo? Bo!

Bo! Hey, Bo.

Bo!

-Ruth.

-You're here.

-Dave.

-We've gotta help Mary and Joseph.

I know. Where are they?

Yeah, we hadn't gotten that far.

The dogs are here.

We can't take them on our own.

We need to find help.

-You can count on us!

-We won't let you down!

They went that way.

What are we doing? We're not gonna

stop those giant, scary dogs

with a fluffy sheep and a tiny donkey.

Even with a very masculine

and brave dove.

We need backup.

Where do you find a dog-eating

hippopotamus in Bethlehem?

A three-headed camel? Nice.

Help! Help!

Help! Anybody!

Look, a flock of sheep.

That kind of looks like my...

That's my flock.

Help.

Is there anybody else?

No? Okay.

Bo needs my help.

Okay, you can do this. Here we go.

Hey, everybody.

What's up?

It's me, Ruth.

Okay.

I know you guys think I was crazy

to leave and follow the star,

but you wouldn't believe

all the adventures I've had out there.

And the biggest one of all

is happening tonight.

I've made new friends,

and they need our help.

So, this time, you gotta follow me.

Guys?

This is important!

Fear not.

I bring good tidings of great joy.

For unto you is born this day a savior,

Christ, the Lord.

Told ya it was important.

I'm sorry. There's no room.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

Joseph, I can't go any further.

All right, all right, Mary, here.

Just"

Here. Lay here.

Mary? Mary, look at me.

You're doing great.

Remember, God chose us for a reason.

This must be part of His plan.

Help us. Help us.

Please, God, help us.

Mary! Joseph!

Not good.

No, no, no, no, that's not good at all.

-Bo?

-Bo? You're back!

Buddy, we need somewhere to go.

Mary, let's go.

Guys, guys.

-I found them.

-We're all set.

It's not much,

but there's plenty of light.

No, no, no, this isn't gonna work.

We can't have the baby here.

Mary, we need stronger bedding.

-You know, we need warmer...

-Joseph.

It's time.

Thank you.

Well, well...

Look who it is.

We should've eaten him

the first time we met him.

But, Rufus, if we had eaten him,

he would never have led us here.

We've been meaning to thank you.

Now, be a good little donkey

and run along.

You've served your purpose.

You guys are pretty scary.

Yeah. And you might be

stronger than I am.

But if you wanna get to my friends,

you're gonna have to get past me first.

No problem, donkey!

Getting past you is my middle name.

What is that?

What's what? I wasn't

supposed to look, was I?

Donkey kick!

You just made a big mistake.

You're mine!

Not gonna let you do this!

No, no, no, no, no.

No. Mary! Joseph!

Mary.

I'm sorry.

For the flock!

Coming at you, bro!

-I don't wanna die!

-Somebody, help.

It's just another cliff.

Grab hold of this.

Come on.

Bo?

Bo, you're doing it.

Excellent climbing form, Bo.

Be the wedge.

We're bad dogs.

You don't have to be.

You're free now.

Bo, where are you going?

We've got a baby to meet.

Come on.

After all that, it is a baby shower.

You were right the whole time.

You had it right as well.

It is a birthday party.

Literally, it's the day of his birth.

I'm gonna let 'em have this one.

Holy

Holy

O holy night

The stars are brightly shining

It is the night

Of our dear Sa Vior's birth

Long lay the world

In sin and error pining...

Hey, little guy.

It's okay, Bo.

A thrill of hope

The weary world rejoices

Everybody, everybody, listen up.

There's this huge guy with two dogs

coming after Mary,

and if we don't do something now,

then the baby's not gonna...

Looks like...

Looks like you guys handled it.

Sweet.

This seat taken?

Everyone,

this is Mary and Joseph.

And that's their new baby.

The flock is growing.

No. Not happening.

Don't even think about it.

It's okay. Let them in.

Look with your eyes.

See?

He's just a baby.

Look at him.

Thaddeus, are we good dogs now?

We have to try.

Is...

I'm sorry. Is this your stable?

No, no, no.

We've come to honor the new king.

I'm sorry.

King? Where? What...

What is he talking about? A king?

What's his name?

His name is Jesus.

For Jesus, gold.

Myrrh .

Do you guys like frankincense?

I never know what to get.

Thank you.

For the newborn king.

A thrill of hope

The weary world rejoices

For yonder breaks

A new and glorious morn

Fall on your knees

Guys, I carried a king on my back.

We're never gonna hear

the end of this, are we?

And I hope we never do.

You know, I think people

are gonna remember this night.

What happened here around this manger

will be celebrated

for thousands of years.

Families will come together

and exchange presents and sing carols.

All to remember the grace of this moment

that we are witnessing right now.

-Okay, Deborah.

-She's back to talking crazy again.

Hey. It's okay.

Thank you.

Voices

0 night

Divine

0 night

Bo?

When Christ was born

Come on.

O holy night

What have you been up to all night, Bo?

-Night divine

-Divine

0 night

0 night

Divine

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