Joy

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language
Run Time: 124 Minutes
My Rating: 5/5
So yesterday my family and I saw Fox 2000 Pictures Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Robert De Niro (The Intern), Bradley Cooper (American Sniper), and Edgar Ramirez (Point Break).  The film was directed by David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle).  It tells the incredible true story Joy Mangano as she tries to navigate the business world to build a business dynasty through inventing the Miracle Mop.  While challenges from her family threaten her business and profits, Joy must learn that in business it is best for her to rely on her abilities, while maintaining love for those that oppose her.
I loved this film!!!!  This is an incredible and inspiring story that is able to captivate the audience throughout its run time.  It is amazing what this woman had to go through and the fact that she came out on top is amazing.  This is a true underdog story that shows that even from the humblest of beginnings, through hard work, dedication, self-trust, and a little bit of creativity and imagination, anything is possible.  The film basically serves as a display of Jennifer Lawrence's acting greatness. The entire film relies upon her performance and thankfully it succeeds.  Jennifer Lawrence is amazing and she definitely deserves praise for her performance.  If she is not nominated for Best Actress it will be a real shame because this is one of her best performances.  She can definitely hold a movie on her own and in my opinion is one of Hollywood's greatest actresses.  She is greatly lifted up by her supporting cast who all give fantastic performances.
Overall, this was a fantastic movie.  If I hadn't written my Top 10 Movies of 2015 list already, this one would definitely had been on it.  It truly is a remarkable story told by a marvelous director and amazing actress.  This is a film that I would recommend to everyone because of its inspiring-nature and family-focus.  If you have time to see this film you should definitely do so.  I promise you that you will not be disappointed!!

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