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 Most faith-based movies, even good ones, are dramas designed to impart serious ideas about religion. The trip to Bethlehem is quite different. It tells the story of Mary in the form of a musical. And not just a musical, but a musical with romantic comedy elements. That could have been a disaster, except that director Adam Anders is very careful to keep the meaning of the biblical story intact. The film is fun, vibrant and uplifting. Mary (Fiona Paloma) has a traditional “meet-cute” with Joseph (Milo Manheim) before discovering that he is the man her parents decided she would marry. You certainly know how the story goes from there, so a plot synopsis is not necessary. Singer Lecrae plays the angel Gabriel and Antonio Banderas is King Herod. You also get three wise men with directional challenges that provide comic relief. Actually, Gabriel also laughs a lot when he bangs his head on Mary's door while he's floating in her room. Director: Adam Anders Writers: Adam Anders, Peter B...