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Release: July 6, 2007
Directed by: George Ratliff
Written by: George Ratliff and David Gilbert
Produced by: Jonathan Dorfman
Executive Produced by: Temple Fennell and Dan O’Meara
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, Celia Weston, Dallas Roberts, Michael McKean and Jacob Kogan

JOSHUA is the tale of Brad (Sam Rockwell) and Abby (Vera Farmiga) Cairn, perfect Manhattan parents in a perfect Manhattan apartment whose perfect life begins to crack after the birth of their second child Lily. Shortly after Lily arrives home, a dark side of prodigy son Joshua slowly begins to reveal itself.

I was waiting rather impatiently for the release of Joshua from the moment I saw the trailer. Unlike those who left the theater, I was not disappointed. But that does not mean it will not. Joshua is not a film for the common man and never tries to be.

It is a story about a boy who longs to be understood by parents who choose to watch from the sidelines. The previews made the boy was apparently a freak weird, but it was clear very quickly why this is the way he is. Joshua tells his father that he does not like football and baseball. In an attempt to appear open-minded and understanding, her father said he was fine and that he should only do what you want (without asking exactly what you want your child). Her mother not only care, if she does not mind.

Dark, disturbing, creepy, sadistic humor but sometimes, the events develop slowly (to the dismay of people expect shock after shock-free) Joshua proving to be a quiet boy and more the original estimate is perceived. Jacob Kogan's performance is reminiscent of Haley Joel Osment in the IA (if it is an intriguing character sadist). He is the only character that stands out and I think this was intentional, and the other characters can say, right along with the hearing, the child is not entirely correct.
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This film is not without doubt, for the impatient and / or those that need it smells in the face several times to stay awake during movies. But if you want a movie that slowly and coolly toys with your mind until the end, Joshua probably provide what you want. http://top.imdb-film.com/

I can't wait to see it! The plot sounds interesting and I heard that the actors perform very good in this one.

The note that Joshua leaves for his father reads: "Dad,/Eaten lunch already/and gone to/The Brooklyn Museum of Art/having fun with Nunu and Lily." If you arrange the first letter of each line in order, it reveals an acrostic for "Death."Movie reviews thriller, 1408, Adam’s Best-of for 2006, Black Book, Because of Winn Dixie, There Will Be Blood, Cookies Fortune, Daddy and Them, Along Came Polly, Bruce Almighty, Catch and Release, in The Bedroom, The Filth and The Fury, The Sixth Day, Searching for Debra Winger

that really is creepy....i cant wait to see the movie....

are u one of the murder as well ??
only a murder can understand other's thought & imagine & creation...
whooooaaaa..scary..

Well I was universally traumatized and sickened by Waitress. It was so simplistic and sllllooow that I think I fell into a stupor. Keri Russell acting was terrible. The director was extremely juvenile in her choices. Ratcliff, in comparison, shows promise as a first time director.

This is one of the absolute worst movies I’ve ever seen in my life. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat alright- sitting there waiting for something exciting to happen (which never does)! Seriously, I cannot even to begin to explain how horrid this film is…… and those are precious minutes taken away from your life that you’ll never get back!

Alex Mailer
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Where can this movie be seen? I haven't even seen a commercial for it yet? Is there really a movie "Joshua"?

Was so glad to finally be able to see this movie on 8/3.
Loved it. It's disturbing, yes, but well done. Granted, maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but for me, it was awesome. I'd see it again. Probably will too.

When will the movie be released nationwide?

I think this movie is spot on while it preys on the feelings that many oldest siblings have when someone new is introduced into the family. I never wanted to hurt my little brother, but I certainly attempted to hurt myself in order to get attention from my parents. Fortunately I didn't break anything when I fell down the stairs in my house on purpose.

Sounds exciting can't wait

I echo the remarks about the inappropriate nature of attaching the grisly, disturbing trailer for "Joshua" onto "Waitress", a film that drew a crowd definitely NOT into such movies. The audience of the screening I attended was universally traumatized and sickened.

Please use greater thought and care in the future.

Many of us today went to see WAITRESS and were horrified by the trailer advertising "Joshua" depicting a young child killing pet animals as well as a baby in a baby carriage being deliberately catapulted down a fight of stairs by a youngster.

It ruined our movie experience.

What month will this movie be released in 2007 and where can I see a trailer?

JOSHUA will be released in select theaters on July 6th. The trailer's playing across the country now, and you can also view it on the JOSHUA film page here:

http://www.foxsearchlight.com/joshua/

When will this movie be released? What is the movie theme song and by whom?

Dave Matthews performs the theme song for JOSHUA!

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