Joshua

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Starring: Tony Goldwyn
Rated: G (General Audience)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Jon Purdy
Studio: Lions Gate
Release Date: 2002-10-22
A top-caliber cast stars in this heartwarming story about a stranger whose mysterious supernatural powers inspire a small town. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 09/13/2005 Starring: Tony Goldwyn Giancarlo Giannini Run time: 90 minutes Rating: G

Awsome Movie!!
I LOVE this movie, and so does everyone I've shared it with. It's an absolutely wonderful story and the production value is top-notch. Sometimes Christian-themed movies don't get the big commercial dollars and you can see it in the production value; that is not the case, here. My wife and I have watched this movie several times and each time is as enjoyable as the last. I whole-heartedly recommend this movie, with no reservations.

Joshua - biblically unbalanced
All religious people are born in sin and are at enmity with God from the womb (Psalm 51:5, Psalm 58:3, Romans 5:10, Colossians 1:21). Before a sinner can "love God", he must first be reconciled to God through repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ is for the salvation of each individual sinner (whosoever will - one at a time) and has nothing to do with building earthly ecumenical "communities".

Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish, Luke 13:3,6.
The Lord is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance, 2 Peter 3:9.

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Surely,you must be joshing!
"Joshua" is an interesting,but terribly flawed,cinematic version of Joseph Girzone's best seller. Joshua,a handsome young man,wanders into the small town of Auburn. He transforms the lives of everyone he meets- he teaches a woman how to cook, he brings together a married couple whose union was on the rocks, builds a statue of Peter for the local Catholic church, and makes common cause with the Baptists. He's such a force of lovey-dovey goodness he practically has everyone singing "Kumbaya." Surprisingly,Joshua doesn't write a memoir,or run for the Senate,let alone the presidency. In the end,Joshua heads off to Rome to meet the Pope.

"Joshua" has vague,feel-good spirituality. F. Murray Abraham stands out,only because he's doubtful of Joshua's motives. His character has some substance. Joshua has a spirituality that's hard to pin down,other than being nice. As a Christ-figure,he's ambiguous. He's a metaphor that falls flat as a character. "Joshua" belongs to the Hallmark school of movies. It's as deep as a greeting card.

A wonderful, sweet parable
Watch this with your family (all ages invited) or thoughtfully alone. It's a story, from the Joseph Girzone novel, of a stranger that arrives in a small town. The tale unfolds obviously into a 21st century mirror of Jesus' experiences in the 1st century gospel story . . . healing, Pharisees, patience and compassion, persecution, love.

Without question, any believer will take issue with SOME theological difference they can locate in this presentation. But if you are a follower of Jesus, or Yeshua if you prefer, I encourage you to set aside theological wrangling and don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this. Let your imagination run with this "what if" of a visit by Jesus.

Some critical production observations -- the hometown scenes early in the movie are indeed a bit trite. Much of the humor is corny, and some of the "good people" a bit oafish, many examples of over-characterization. The town is too clean. Even the ruins of a destroyed church are orderly (a typical Hollywood treatment). Kind of a made-for-TV feel, but still, this keeps it safe for kids. There is much wisdom in the story (the Gospel story!), so please try to get past some of the Hollywood weaknesses and think about the tale. By the way, Kurt Fuller delivers nicely as Joshua, and F. Murray Abraham is spot on as an unlikeable priest.

The payoff -- the story builds toward a trip to the Vatican for Joshua and an audience with the Pope. A bit of awesome footage of that location, and a very profound ending.

I'll give it 4 stars for enjoyability and the inspiring story. It could have been handled more carefully, I'll reserve a star for that. I expect that you will enjoy it.