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Joshua
2002 91 min Italy, United States of America G 0+
★5.9
Drama
Director: Jon Purdy
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Description
When Joshua moves to the outskirts of Auburn, he awakens the curiosity of the sleepy town. They don’t know who he is or where he came from, but no one can shake the feeling they’ve known him for years. Despite his benevolence and selfless work in the community, some remain suspicious. Just what exactly is Joshua up to?
Budget:
$9M
US Gross:
$1.46M
Worldwide:
$1.35M
Starring
Tony Goldwyn
Actor
F. Murray Abraham
Actor
Kurt Fuller
Actor
Key opinion
Joshua is a quiet, character-driven drama that explores themes of selflessness and personal transformation through its titular protagonist. While some viewers appreciate its gentle emotional sincerity, others find the film's lack of dramatic stakes and overtly moralistic tone to be alienating.
| Acting | Tony Goldwyn delivers a restrained and deeply empathetic performance that serves as the film's moral center. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively champions the power of selfless altruism and its capacity to mend the spirits of a stagnant community. | |
| Originality | The film adopts a grounded approach, focusing on acts of everyday kindness rather than leaning into supernatural miracles. | |
| Emotion | The narrative's focus on earnest, lesson-driven storytelling leaves some viewers feeling moved by its moral clarity, while others find its lack of narrative edge or skepticism unconvincing. |