Review of Joshua (2007) by Mattbrady99 — 21 Mar 2019

A cartoonish mishmash of 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Omen'.

Sam Rockwell really is a rough diamond in any uneven movie.

This review of Joshua (2007) was written by Mattbrady99 on 21 Mar 2019.

Joshua has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joel C (510) on 16 Jun 2012

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 03 Feb 2014

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By Christopher M (1,030) on 02 Oct 2012

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By Lilo C (246) on 19 Aug 2011

WOT DA FAAAAAKKKKKKKKK? Lodzza Omen spoofs out there huh…

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By Sophie S (64) on 03 Jul 2011

Creepy kid and a great Dave Matthews song that I can't find anywhere…

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