Probably my least favourite of the three I’ve seen so far. It’s amusing and enjoyable but there is much criticism to be made.

The flashmob competition is at night - the kids are watching in school.
The donkey is taken away in England and reappears in New York.
There is no apparent time difference between America and UK.
NOBODY EVER SEEMS TO CARE THAT THEIR CHILDREN HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR DAYS!

Ok ok, I know it’s a kid’s film, but it doesn’t take too much thought to iron out the silly little kinks. Oh, and The CGI donkey dance is so bad that it made my gran cry - and she’s been dead for over 20 years.

As if the title doesn't already give it away, but this is a terrible film.

What a mess. 'Nativity 3: Dude, Where’s My Donkey?!' is like two different films in one, with the first half being overly comedic and the second portion being overly dramatic - it doesn't mesh well at all.

The drama towards the end could work on its own, but in this setting it simply doesn't fit - it actually comes across that they think they're creating a masterpiece as it all unfolds. Very odd choice to go that way.

Marc Wootton is fairly toned-down in this second sequel, which leaves it feeling flat throughout. Martin Clunes is a new addition, they pretty much make his character a mute so Clunes doesn't even get to show off his acting prowess. The roles, meanwhile, for Catherine Tate and Adam Garcia are kinda pointless.

The musical numbers are very lame, especially lyrically. I'm not suggesting they are great in any of the films, but these ones particularly stood out as being poor. The end performance is painful.

What a fall from the first film, and even the second. Yet, there is still a fourth installment to watch...