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Summary: Now, this is what I'm talking about!
Review: This has got to be one of the best Christian films ever made! I was simply amazed by how powerful it was. THIS is how Christian entertainment should be!It is about a stranger who comes to this lonely town that needs a lot of help. The people there begin to see this stranger named Joshua do many wonderful things around their small town. He performs miracles, helps to rebuild a Baptist church, and shows each and everyone of the people unconditional love. A group of followers begin to support Joshua, and they stand by him in everything he does. They all begin to wonder: Could this man be the Messiah? Everyone in this film gives top notch performances. Tony Goldwyn (Ghost) plays Joshua. He should get some type of award. He deserves it. Great film! Highly, highly recommended! I will own the DVD!!!!
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Summary: A Wonderful Movie
Review: "Joshua" is an uplifting movie with a truely Christian theme. I felt it was well acted, touching, humorous at times and totally enjoyable. In this era of questionable values, with Hollywood's proclivity towards sex and violence in film, this was a refreshing change. Joshua, a stranger, comes to a small town and demonstrates through his actions and words what being a Christian is all about. His presence challenges the "church authority" and hollow observance of religious customs. I highly recommend this movie.
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Summary: A FINE MODERN-DAY PARABLE!
Review: JOSHUA is a fine film full of heart and soul. It has superb storytelling and great acting, and presents the message of God in a compelling and delightful way! If you're a person who is lost and looking for meaning in your life, then this film is DEFINITELY for you! Grade: A+
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Summary: Joshua the movie
Review: "Joshua" is loosely based on the first of the series of Joshua books written by Joseph F. Girzone. Joshua is a master carpenter who appears in a small town. He is a seemingly ordinary but unusual young man who changes the lives of those whom he meets--Jesus in present-day times. The movie is heartwarming, gently humorous, and touchingly beautiful. F. Murray Abraham gives a masterful performance as Father Tordone.
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Summary: Catholic propaganda...
Review: Joshua I had no idea what this film was about when I walked into the theater. It just happened to be the one showing at that particular time slot. When I walked into the theater, I only saw about a handful of people. So Joshua is the name of a guy who arrives at a small town as a carpenter/sculptor of sorts. He helps the people living in that small town realize what it means to be a community through the rebuilding of a Baptist church that was destroyed in a storm. At the heart of the conflict is a Catholic priest that thinks Joshua is starting some kind of cult. The story plods along fine until the last few minutes where the story throws the audience a whammy. I was wondering if it irked the audience that this film is clearly a Catholic propaganda vehicle. It was ok by me, since I'm a Catholic, and I'm so calloused by all of it. But I'm afraid it might not go so well for others. I cannot recommend this film at all. LEAP rating (each out of 5): ============================
L (Language) - 2 (this film could've been touching and inspirational, but it turned out dull and insipid)
E (Erotica) - 0 (n/a)
A (Action) - 0 (n/a)
P (Plot) - 1 (simplistic)
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Summary: Joshua made me laugh and cry--I saw it twice in two days.
Review: Joshua is a Christian movie that also appeals to non-Christians like myself and my family. It's hard to say much without giving away the movie's secret, but it is the story of small town USA and the winsome stranger who comes to visit and change the lives of the people who live there. There's lots of humor and loveable characters, and several very moving moments. The acting was wonderful. I'm trying to think of another movie to compare it to, and "It's a Wonderful Life" comes to mind.
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Summary: What if Jesus showed up as a carpenter in a small town?
Review: "Joshua," based on Joseph F. Girzone's novel, is not about the Second Coming of Christ. In fact I would think that it is not about a second coming either, because I get the feeling from this film that Jesus has shown up in similar ways countless times before. This time a stranger named Joshua (Tony Goldwyn) shows up in the quiet town of Auburn. He moves into a dilapidated old barn on the outside of town and when he finds a Baptist church that was destroyed in a storm, he starts working on fixing it up. This seems odd to the members of the congregation of that church, but some of them start to pitch in and help Joshua. There are no real surprises in "Joshua," especially since the opening credits tell us that Giancarlo Giannini plays the Pope in the movie we are about to see. But the point of the story here is not to tell you anything you do not already know. The message, when Joshua actually articulates one, is the one that has been around for almost two thousand years. So the attraction here is the enticing "what if?" as to what it would be like if Jesus suddenly showed up in your neck of the woods and started doing things and talking to people. Joshua does not preach series nor does he tell parables. The important thing here is that when you talk, he listens to you. This is not the first time that a movie has tried to portray a more "realistic" type of Jesus. There was Jeffrey Hunter in the 1961 film "King of Kings," where Jesus walked among the masses while he gave the Sermon on the Mount. In "The Passion of the Christ" the focus on the story is on the scourging and crucifixion of Jesus, but in the film's few flashbacks James Caviezel reveals a remarkably accessible figure. Tony Goldwyn has an advantage in that he does not have to wear the beard, long hair, and flowing robes of the conventional images of the Biblical Jesus. He plays Joshua as what you can only describe as being a good guy, which is more difficult to play that you would think. Auburn is not a modern Sodom or Gomorrah. The worst you can say about the place is that the different denominations are not paying attention to each other. But then one of the points about Joshua is that he not only fixes churches and carves statues of Peter, he also fixes small things. "Joshua" is about the ministry of Jesus and the miracles have the same affect they did the first time around. The supporting cast is solid, with F. Murray Abraham as Father Tardone, the local priest who is suspicious of the stranger in town, Kurt Fuller as Father Pat Hayes, who is captivated by that same stranger, and Stacy Edwards as Maggie, who has a different idea as to what void in her life Joshua can fill. Granted, anyone who has never been to church on Sunday is not going to be interested in this film, but "Joshua" should appeal to most Christian audiences, who will find it a pleasant reaffirmation of their beliefs.
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Summary: Uplifting, Feel Good Movie!
Review: Did you ever wonder just what would happen if Jesus showed up in your town now? How well would you receive Him? How well would your religious leaders receive Him? In this movie we see Joshua, who is really Jesus, show up in a town and change their lives forever.
What impressed me the most about this movie was the total love of God that it showed. Even though at times I wanted Joshua to be very angry at the different towns people, His love for them is what changed them. It was a good lesson and a reminder of just who God is, His true nature and reason for living and dying. His love for mankind.
I was deeply touched by this movie and when it was over I was grateful for the reminder of God's love for me and how I in turn should love others. I highly recommend Joshua, a great family film and one you will want to watch again and again. Wonderful!
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Summary: Life-Changing Movie
Review: I would rate this movie just below "The Passion" in the life-changing category. This is not another cheesy Christian film with bad acting. It is a fresh and non-religious look at who Christ was and who we should strive to be. It's not preachy and it's very relevant to the way we all live. See it.
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Summary: An example to humanity
Review: I personally think this movie is great because it gives people an example of how to be. The main idea of this movie isn't about Jesus or God. It is about Compassion. By watching this movie, the viewer sees just how compassion works. In the very beginning you witness his lack of judgement of others. He simply accepts people without a thought. He compassionately listens, observes and helps others. He never asks for anything in return. This movie has such a beautiful message that is universal. I shared it with a Buddhist Monk friend of mine and he loved it so much that he shared it with others.. This is a powerful, universal message that can touch people no matter what spiritual practice they have. I hope everyone who watches this movie realizes, you may not be able to give the blind sight, but you can care for others as Joshua does.
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