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Joshua

Overview

Genre :

Thriller

Release Date :

July 06, 2007 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

George Ratliff

Starring :

Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, Jacob Kogan, Celia Weston, Dallas Roberts, Michael McKean

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  Be the 1st!

“..languidly seductive and creepy, perfect for a hot summer night when nobody has the energy to pose a lot of questions..”
by Carina Chocano [LA Times]
2.5 of 5

“..Joshua falls into the trap of trying to be too crazy, too gimmicky, too determined to turn the genre on its head..”
by Lexi Feinberg [Cinema Blend]
“..doesn't bring much new to the party..”
by David Noh [Film Journal International]
2.5 of 4

“..a tense, visually interesting tale that is ultimately a bit barren..”
by Claudia Puig [USA Today]
“..a highly effective family drama cloaked in the stale tropes of the demon-seed thriller..”
by Jeannette Catsoulis [NY Times]
Review rate : B
Reviewed by Michelle Alexandria [Eclipse Magazine]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Elizabeth Weitzman [NY Daily News]
3 of 5
Reviewed by Chris Cabin [filmcritic.com]
3 of 4
Reviewed by Lou Lumenick [New York Post]
2.5 of 4
Reviewed by Glenn Whipp [LA Daily News]
1.5 of 4
Reviewed by Ed Gonzalez [Slant Magazine]

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