hadleyhall First of all I love Rockwell, he always delivers 100%. From the beginning to the end of this journey, I felt a wave of emotions from empathy, to sympathy, to the underlying rage that boils up. Great watch

resireg-31415 I watched this movie by myself and another time with a a friend of mine who simply didn't get it and hated the movie of course. I think people dislike a movie not because it is bad, but because it creates a discomfort, especially when you are a parent when it reminds you that your son that you love so much might become a psychopath or destroy your life, like it happens in real life every once in a while.Essentially the movie is about a father and son relationship that goes from good to bad thanks to the evil intentions and ruthless intelligence and rationality the 8 year old son (Joshua).The father tries his best to protect his family, but he is not smart enough to fight against someone so hateful, but who is always one step ahead of him. I liked because the movie makes you hate the kid so much, and you cheer for the helpless dad all the time (because you could think of yourself in his position). It is not a film for everyone, but if your child is a brat, the movie can be quite educational, since it shows that sometimes some people are just incorrigible.

znegative I'd been waiting a while to watch Joshua, and finally got around to it last night, and while it wasn't quite what I expected, I really enjoyed it. I should mention first and fore-most, 'Joshua' is not a horror film or a thriller in the conventional sense, but rather a darkly comic drama, though it certainly borrows from the aforementioned genres. I just want to put that out there so people expecting a film along the lines of 'The Omen' won't be surprised.The film basically follows the story of two parents, their nine year old son 'Joshua' after the birth of his sister. Joshua is a child prodigy, and as the story goes along, he embarks on a devious agenda to pick off his family members one by one. This doesn't necessarily mean kill them (though it doesn't exclude murder). He shows all the signs of a budding sociopath. The gerbils in his class all died from a mysterious 'fungal disease' explains his teacher at one point, and his pet dies, after Joshua takes him for a walk. His mother is the first to make the connection, and then his father. Eventually, Joshua and his father become adversaries, the father trying to figure a way to save his family from his son, and Joshua, plotting the disintegration of what remains of his family unit.While it definitely borrows some horror and thriller conventions, the overall tone is more kin with the dark comedy found in '6 Feet Under'. I went into this expecting something totally different, but it was a pleasant change of pace for someone who watches constant horror movies as well as psychological thrillers. While it caught me off guard, I wouldn't have it any other way, and I highly recommend 'Joshua'.

SnoopyStyle Manhattan couple Brad (Sam Rockwell) and Abby Cairn (Vera Farmiga) welcome new baby girl Lilly. He's a high-powered investment broker. Their 9-year-old Joshua is close to his uncle Ned Davidoff and not that happy with the new addition. Strange things happen driving Abby to the edge. Brad's religious mother Hazel Cairn is brought in to help but she clashes with the couple.This is ultimately too slow and too familiar. The devil child has been a horror trope for a long time. It's obvious right from the start with Joshua's appearance. After that, there are no surprises and nothing shocking. There are no iconic visuals. It is well-acted. The story functions but it's all been done before.