Joy

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Édgar Ramírez(Tony), Isabella Rossellini(Trudy), Elisabeth Röhm(Peggy), Dascha Polanco(Jackie), Virginia Madsen(Mother) and Diane Ladd(Grandmother)
Director: David O. Russell
Genre: Biography, Drama



Its not very common to watch a biography on a successful business woman. A good watch!



You may look forward to:

• Jennifer Lawrence is the star, in every literal sense. Its simply amazing to see how she pulls off the entire film on her shoulder, all through the time being a lead when there are really big names in the picture like Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper. She simply outshines as 'Joy'. She is certainly better suited for drama than a super hero
• Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper are strictly scripted for supporting roles. Its always lovely to see them on screen. They make impressions
• Édgar Ramírez and Dascha Polanco are another set of important supporting characters, the kinds who pays off more than what they share as a relationship with 'Joy'. Some intricate chemistry
• The list of supporting roles are quite big in this film, which also includes Isabella Rossellini and Elisabeth Röhm. Both of them have a very defined roles to play, and they do really good at it
• The last set of supporting roles are that of Virginia Madsen and Diane Ladd. They add no value yet they are very much commendable. Specially the humor added by Virginia Madsen :)
• The story of the film is based on 'Joy Mangano' who made it big with household products and her small but significant inventions. Her ups and downs and the making of a  businesswoman. Her ambitions speaks abound, so does her courage. David O. Russell adds on to some humorous angle to the flick and maintains a pace in the film. Its a little unusual story but definitely a worthy watch!

What you can sleep over:

The film as they wrap up, felt a little rushed through. They elaborated a part of her biography with her first selling invention, and then it suddenly concludes with her sitting on an empire. Her success story felt quite half baked and unfinished




The dampeners you should be aware of:

Ohh well, unsure of one of those sections of the story where after hitting a dead end with a major failure, she gets a second chance with QVC and 'Neil Walker' makes it look like a cake walk. Not only does she magically manages a second chance but as well televises it on her own terms. Now i really wonder, if the bizz world is as supportive and gentle to the world of strugglers
This section played as a major dampener, which looked so filmy and difficult to digest, that the story ahead stopped creating so much interest. Though thanks to the direction, David O. Russell helps to bury the dampeners in time




My Rating: 3.5/5

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