Joy Review: Beautiful Film Celebrates The American Dream

When I recently entered a theater for a midday showing of the new drama Joy, I knew that the film was the story of a young female pioneer who helped invent the Magic Mop. What I didn’t realize is that the story is about much, much more than one success story. This is a film about the American dream and about what it takes to succeed in an industry that would rather look down on inventive young people who want a seat at the table.

During its opening moments, director David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook) notes that the film is “inspired by true stories of powerful women and one in particular.” He then sends us straight into the world of the title character Joy (Jennifer Lawrence), who — without realizing it — is the one person who can hold her dysfunctional...

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Nov 23rd 2021
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