Joy (2015)

  Based on the real life story of a girl would become a multi-million dollar selling inventor. "Joy" tells the story behind how it all started. Stars Jennifer Lawrence as the determined inventor Joy Mangano. The film tackles just how difficult Joy's struggles were to kickstart such a successful business dynasty. With the help and guidance of those closest to her she can do anything. Amid some bumps in the road, financially and personally like getting divorced and filing for bankruptcy, Joy overcomes these seemingly impossible struggles. 

    Jennifer Lawrence renuites with director David O. Russell for the third time. And Bradley Cooper for the fourth time. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper are a dream-team in this inspirational motion picture. 

   O. Russell did an okay job at trying to interpret Joy Mangano's story. By stating the fact, the film is only biased. Just facts only approached. But Lawrence's performance is a job well done. Highly praisable. The other cast did well to. Robert DiNiro plays her dad in the film. His preformance as a divorcee, single man is also cause for praise. He gives a sense of connection with Lawrence's role. 

  The sets are good in the sense of the time period in which is the early 70's and through the 80's East Coast. But, the special effects in which fake snow is used that makes a cause for bad.

  Based on the real life story of a girl would become a multi-million dollar selling inventor. "Joy" tells the story behind how it all started. Overall, Joy is a tale of Triumph, Loss, and Perseverance. 

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DiNiro, Bradley Cooper

Director: David O. Russell 

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2 Hours & 4 Minutes

Synopsis:

A story of a family across four generations, centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Facing betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, Joy becomes a true boss of family and enterprise in 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.

Grade: B- (83%)