JOY Movie Review

   JOY is the third collaboration between writer/director David O.Russell and actress Jennifer Lawrence and is my favorite of the three. JOY tells the true story of Joy Mangano, the housewife who created the miracle mop. JOY is about believing in your dreams,believing in yourself and about sticking to those beliefs when everyone else seems to either turn against you or walk away from you and is about the people, her family, who turn their back on her and the ones who stick with her. As far as discussing the story further, I won't. Go see the movie.
  If you like inspiring movies that make you feel good about life, then this is a film that I would not miss. I think everyone loves a film that makes you feel good. JOY is gritty,realistic,definitely not sappy and inspirational. Jennifer Lawrence gives another fine performance as the title character. The entire film is put on her shoulders and she gives a performance that the film its inspiring energy. You can also credit David O.Russell for taking some chances with some styles and choices that run the risk of interrupting the flow of the film. The film starts with getting to know all the members of her family and it takes a little bit to get a feel for whether you like or dislike this the film unfolding before you. About 45-50 minutes in, I knew that this was shaping up to be a engaging and entertaining film.
   Like I've already stated, if you love inspiring films, then JOY is the one to see this Holiday season or any season for that matter.
   I give JOY a solid B+.
 I purposely don't tell you everything about the movie or who plays what because I feel that every moviegoer should be surprised by what they see instead of having every element of the film ruined for them. This should explain why I didn't talk about the full plot or the other actor or actresses that appear in the film.