Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.
Director: David O. Russell
Writers: David O. Russell (screenplay), Annie Mumolo (story)

Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper

Storyline

JOY is the wild true story of Joy Mangano and her Italian-American family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty by inventing the Miracle Mop and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy about becoming a true boss of family and enterprise facing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy's inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces. Jennifer Lawrence stars, with Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Isabella Rossellini, Diane Ladd, and Virginia Madsen. Like David O. Russell's previous films, Joy defies genre to tell a story of family, loyalty, and love.


Reviews

Joy, like getting a really nice pair of socks for your birthday. Warm, looks nice, feels good, but nothing really exciting about it. Joy lacks excitement in the same way. If you asked for socks, and knew you were getting them, you're happy with what you get. If you go into Joy knowing the story, expecting its lack of climax, you'll be generally pleased with the experience. Do NOT go into this film expecting to be moved or astonished in any significant way. (for many, that makes it not worth seeing in the first place, which is what brings my rating down) If you can accept that and stay interested, the film is worth seeing. Jennifer Lawrence's performance was as good as it could have been, given the role. Robert De Niro's character kept me from falling asleep, and gave me a few good laughs. Overall, I am not regretful, however I am happy my ticket was free.