Joy
2015, comedy, drama
124 minutes
A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
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7.5
Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?
2016-06-06
Good entertainment, but not without noticeable flaws.
7.0
2015-12-21
Russell is determined to let stand as offbeat and slightly surreal in its tone. Read more
6.5
2016-01-02
Performed very well by its cast but it’s inconsistent narrative lets it down which is a real shame as when the film is good, it’s very good. Read more
6.0
2016-01-03
An entertaining, if somewhat clichéd story of feminine triumphalism in the fabricated-value world of television commerce. Read more
6.0
Ian Crow of All Things Movies UK
2015-12-30
Only an average film that is saved by Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.
6.0
2015-12-26
A decent biographical drama anchored by Jennifer Lawrence’s performance, but fails to realize its greater ambitions. Read more
6.0
2015-12-22
The bulk of the film is gripping and quite fascinating viewing. Read more
5.0
Hungry Watching of Hungry Watching
2016-05-04
Has some heartfelt moments and Jennifer Lawrence is a strong lead, but overall is a bit disappointing.
4.0
2015-12-28
Joy is not a terrible film, however, it’s not good either, which leaves more the feelings of disappointment rather than joy. Read more
3.3
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2017-05-03
Coming across as completely unnecessary, this film stars the David O. Russell trio once more as they try to keep the movie relevant.
In other languages
8.1
Tim Geurts of Filmmad
2016-01-03
Feilloos weet Lawrence de weinig ambitieuze moeder uit te laten groeien tot een vrouw met een missie.
8.0
6.0
2016-05-29
Een film die over het geheel genomen lekker wegkijkt, maar die geen hoogvlieger is. Read more
6.0
2016-01-12
Jennifer Lawrence is fantastisch in haar rol en slaagt er in om haar karakter vol overtuiging tot leven te brengen... Read more
6.0
2016-01-06
De grote namen in de cast weten de film net te tillen naar de middelmaat... Read more
5.0
2016-02-19
Sowieso snapte ik helemaal niks van het begin, het was allemaal erg verwarrend... Read more
4.0
4.0
2016-01-02
Blijft beperkt tot de contouren van een feelgood-film... Read more
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