Joshua (Movie)

Cafe Society
1

I just saw this movie in the Seattle International Film Festival.

It’s a story about a family who just had a new baby, and how this seems to be the catalyst for their 9 year old son to start acting rather scary.

The style of direction (camera/lighting/acting) portrays it as a rather serious film about family life and stress, while as the soundtrack and the script hint at a bit of horror. Overall, I would have to say that if you have any young children, or are ever considering having children–you probably don’t want to see this film! :eek: Even minus the horror elements, this movie does about as good a job at convincing you that signing up for family life is one of the lesser circles of hell and worry.

Not a perfect film, but I thought it deserved at least a pointing out since I doubt it will be advertised any.

2

I’m disappointed that Sam Rockwell hasn’t been in a movie for awhile and then he comes along in this.

Its worth seeing though?

3

It’s worth seeing.

I thought that Mr. Rockwell was somewhat miscast as a wealthy stock broker. He seems a bit stuttery and soft to be a high powered salesman who makes mucho bucks. But that didn’t detract from the movie appreciably.