The Worst Film Ever

Overrated

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

I loved this movie. The acting was on point and the story was beautiful, inspiring, and thought-provoking, without being over done. It's a great movie. The storyline was written to intrigue and the timing of each set of events unfolds in a natural way...In a way that allows the viewer to sort of "get lost" in the movie. You forget your watching a movie as you become immersed in the lives of the characters as they venture toward realistic challenges. I never forgot this film, and although it may have not been a blockbuster hit, it's one of those rare gems that touch a certain amount of movie-goers who seek entertaining films that offer something mentally stimulating. Even though this work is purely an artistic spin on a Christian themed idea, it's overall message is truth.

Joshua is a film about a man who wanders into a town. He rents a barn and works out of it for his woodcarving shop. He performs miracles that no ordinary man could do, shows the towns people that God loves them, which makes Father Tordone suspicious. There is a very obvious parallel between Joshua and Jesus. Many of the miracles and actions Joshua performs are the same as those done by Jesus. Such as when a con men set up a Tent Revival, Joshua tells him he doesn't have to con people. This is similar to Jesus and the Pharisees. Pharisees were strict observers of laws and rules, but Jesus thought differently, he preached love. Where he sought sinners out rather than scorn them. The film seems to show that Joshua is a messiah. Especially as in the Bible, one key part of being a messiah is to rebuild Solomon's Temple. In the film it seems to be symbolized when Joshua rebuilds a Baptist Church destroyed in a storm. Joshua also performs miracles like making the blind see, and raising the dead. Vatican City then catches interest in his actions, a lot like how Jesus' actions caught the attention of the Roman Empire. But I don't think the movie wants Joshua to represent the Second Coming. As Joshua in the film hasn't returned the Jews to their homeland, which Jesus couldn't do, but is stated in several biblical verses. The Christian response to this assertion of Jesus not being a messiah is he will accomplish this in the Second Coming. The same can be said of unfulfilled biblical verses. This film seems to be capturing how Jesus will be perceived in the modern times, and how society has changed from the ancient times. What I took away from this film is that Jesus came to Earth and died for our sins. But he did not come to do work for us, he began preaching love, and it is the responsibility of Christians to continue this work to continue to spread the message. Joshua changes the faith of the town's people and showed them love, but it is up to the people to decide if they believe in what Joshua showed them, some like Tordone at first are skeptical and suspicious but others who are healed see the truth of Joshua's actions.

I watched this movie today just by chance. Loved it, what a great inspirational look at what people have become and what they can be with faith and love. I will be recommending this movie to everyone I know. If you ever need a boost in your life, this is a great movie to watch, it shoots right to the heart.To think and see what could be if God did appear among us, he would be no different than you or I, and he would give us the guidance to help one another, love, and have faith. I think the Head priest at the church forgot what love and faith was in Gods eyes, although he did see the light in the end. It would be nice if everyone took one step to help another person, and see where it leads us.

All I want to say is thank you.The words can not express the appreciation I feel, you have truly blessed my family and everyone I show this film to, It feels so good to know there are movie producers willing to bring the Word of God and His love to life. So many times I could not hold back the tears, you have Christ spirit in this film. Joshua Homashea.God Bless you truly and once again thank you.I will lift you up in prayer continually.PS: I have watch this film around 8 times already, and always look forward to seeing it the next time