Joshua

I thoroughly enjoyed this film,It carries a message of love and hope.

It's the story of a simple carpenter and his unconditional love for all people no matter their race, colour or creed.

It was well acted by good actors and when F Murray Abraham said "Oh my Lord", a shiver went up my spine as it did when Joshua said "Peter, do you not know me?" to the Pope.

A nice wholesome film for christians and non-christians alike.

That's the one word to describe what was an amazing movie. I watched it last night on DVD with my family, and it was phenomenal. The script allows you to bond with the characters, to grow to love them, and to care about them. The visuals are amazing, and the acting spectacular. It's just a really great movie and I wish I had seen it in theatres. I was completely blown away, and hope to see the movie again!

The character Joshua is just amazing, and wonderful portrayed by the actor. It was a great job. I had tears rising to my eyes in parts, and laughter spilling out of my mouth at others. The music was great, and the message phenomenal. From my point of view as a Christian it was just amazing. The little symbols throughout the movie were amazing. The heart, the glass. It was all just amazing. The healings of so many people's hearts, minds and souls. It was just amazing.

Please see this movie. You are truly missing out if you don't. I've seen some Christian movies, and this one is the best I've seen yet. It just touches your heart and soul in so many ways. God's love is so awesome!

It's a movie that everyone can appreciate and enjoy, and it doesn't utilize violence, sex, drugs, or explicit language to accomplish that. I love this movie, and I hope you will too!

Sans four letter words and violence, this movie is enjoyable family entertainment. Its message is not only "Christian" in nature, but also reflects back to those times in the first half of the twentieth century when we were able to walk the streets in safety, never lock our doors, and actually know our next door neighbor and the entire neighborhood for that matter. While it is predictable, the movie still holds one's interest from beginning to end. Don't look for the technical flubs or the adaptation of Joseph Girzone's book, and don't scoff at the ecumenicism, because the movie stands on its own. It is only based on the book and was scripted well. Just enjoy the sense of community and love. Tony Goldwyn is commendable in the role of Joshua and Academy Award Winner F Murray Abraham is notable as the skeptical and fear driven parish priest. The characters forming the community of Auburn display those neighborly times spoken of earlier in this review. Academy Award Nominee Giancarlo Giannini as the Pope is warm and genuine even in his short appearance on the screen. So, get the kids, mom and dad and grandma and grandpa (and the neighbors) into the living room and enjoy this movie together.

This isn't a movie about the end of the world or the second coming. There is no violence and minimal character development. Yet, this film is captivating. What if Jesus were to come back as a human being? Would he be recognized? Would he be more easily accepted? Or would the same prejudices and arrogance lead to his rejection?

That's the premise behind this movie and the novel by Joseph Girzone. It's not as good as the book (no real confrontation with the Vatican in the film), but is still a film that touches me. I find myself watching it time and again just because it's special and I can't quite put my finger on why.

So watch it and decide for yourself.

It's not about what church you go to, it's not about doing good or

doing bad, it's not about who likes you or how 'important' you are.

It's all about love. We love others because God first loved us.

That's the message this movie portrays as Joshua comes in this

completely hypothetical portrayal of Christ coming to modern,

small town America. He reminds the townspeople in plain, simple

ways what it means to truly care for people. It's not trying to be a

prophetic second coming film, only a fictional story designed to

prove a point.

Maybe the film's a little idealistic, maybe it's a little corny in a

couple places. Who cares? I felt better after watching this movie

than I have after any movie in a while. It's a nice change from the

normal film of today's market which glorifies hatred and revenge.

8 of 10