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Critics Review
4.00
It is impossible not to relish Joseph. It is a movie that is so often scary and stomach-turning
That said, debutant music composer Renjin Raj's beautiful compositions enhances the mood of the movie. Maneesh Madhavan too provides us with unobtrusive visuals that help the movie in a big way. It is impossible not to relish 'Joseph'. It is a movie that is so often scarily stomach-churning and at the same time beautifully brilliant.(more)
Source: Deepa Soman, Times Of India
3.00
Genuine and thrilling
Though the basic concept is compelling and the story is genuine, one gets the feeling that the script could have been tighter. Director Padmakumar has adopted a conventional pattern to tell the tale and for those who are regularly watching modern thrillers this one could be an okay watch at best. The songs at times affect the pace of the narrative.(more)
Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com
4.00
Joju is at his best in this crime thriller
The supporting cast including Irshad, Dileesh Pothan, Sudhi Koppa and Athmeya fits perfectly in the loop and portrays their roles well. The subtlety, anxiety, uncertainty, intensity and sheer acting performance makes Joseph a must watch.(more)
Source: Gokul, Deccan Chronicle
4.00
a rewarding character study
Joju George displays his versatility in a role which demands a range of emotions from him. It is about time the industry made use of him in a variety of roles, beyond the humourous ones that he usually gets. Joseph is a rewarding character study, marking Padmakumar�s return to form.(more)
Source: S.R. Praveen, The Hindu
2.75
Joju George dominates an atmospheric, poignant, but over-stretched cop saga
Joseph: Man With The Scar thoroughly worthwhile. It could of course have done without the number of songs packed into the narrative that slacken the pace for no apparent purpose, the melodramatically mournful tone of some of the singing, the slow motion and other shots that linger longer than necessary. For instance, at a funeral, when a character scans the gathering to find Joseph, did his head have to gradually emerge from behind a shoulder hiding him? Most crucially, the final big reveal relies too much on the far-fetched, over-stretched coincidence of one man being personally affected twice by the same crime, but the lead up to the climax is captivating enough to make this film a rewarding experience.(more)
Source: Anna MM Vetticad, Firstpost.com