Sunday 6 November 2016

Not a total joy

Joy (2015)

Written & directed by David O. Russell this film inspired by real events stars Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez and Bradley Cooper. A single mother who has to support her whole family dreams of breaking out of her hand to mouth life style by being an inventor.

Mixing in plenty of fiction this is not exactly a factual tale and it is none too subtle either at times, the opening acts themselves are especially heavy handed. Creating a slightly off beat world this film hints at Wes Anderson territory at times with a touch of David Lynch, no doubt amplified by the presence of Isabella Rossellini. While I enjoyed parts of the film and the cast I do not think this os Russell's best work so far.


3/5

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