Review of Joshua (2007) by Dekel A — 06 Dec 2008

A disturbing psychological thriller. Some parts are very slow, what almost made me give up watching. But overall an ok movie.

This review of Joshua (2007) was written by Dekel A on 06 Dec 2008.

Joshua has generally received mixed reviews.

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