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?
It's a persuasive spiritual journey, sentimental at times but never hopelessly cloying.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Sep 2002
rotten:
Christians sensitive to a reductionist view of their Lord as a luv-spreading Dr. Feelgood or omnipotent slacker will feel vastly more affronted than secularists, who might even praise God for delivering such an instant camp classic.
– Chris Willman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jun 2002
fresh:
Overall, it's a very entertaining, thought-provoking film with a simple message: God is love.