Review of Holy Joe

Only the overly-cautious or scrupulous parent would object to fleeting incidences of violence and anger, a couple of "bad" words (but not the "f" or "sh" or vulgarities), and of course, the scene early on where the daughter is getting passionate with her boyfriend. I think that most people seen and heard worse on the average street. Watching this movie with such a person would ruin it for me. Demonstrates gutsy real life struggles, not just fairy tale perfection. Showing breakthroughs in relationships on many levels, problem-solving, having gutsy love and faith, this movie finally reveals its superb redeeming ending. The unique "kick" is the miracle. Yet, many miraculous things happen in the Christian world, so this particular miracle ought not to be scoffed at. I believe that, despite minor displays of hard reality and "bad" words, this is, as it says on the DVD, a heartfelt family drama that can be viewed by all ages, and, if folks bear with minor fleeting coarse elements, would be truly blessed by this movie!