Review of Joshua (2007) by Julia W — 19 Sep 2008

All the creepy elements of some of the other child horror movies without the supernatural events. It's pretty slow, but a good psychological thriller.

This review of Joshua (2007) was written by Julia W on 19 Sep 2008.

Joshua has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ella Taylor (978) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 12 Jul 2013

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By Kelly M (407) on 28 Jul 2013

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By Timothy S (725) on 07 Jan 2012

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By Cory K (220) on 04 Apr 2012

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By Guilherme N (299) on 22 Mar 2013

A well acted psychologIcal thriller drawing good performances from Vera Farmiga, Sam Rockwell and Jacob Kogan…

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Joshua does grow a bit repetitious (it lacks the cathartic climaxes of a horror film), yet it has cool and savvy fun with your fears…

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By Joel C (510) on 16 Jun 2012

Incredibly creepy film with great performances by Rockwell and Farmiga, as well as a brilliant debut from 12 year old Jocob Kogan…

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