A beautiful and triumphant film for the ordinary hardworking person

Rating: 10/10 (5 August 2016)

I loved this film so much more than I expected. The emotion you get from Jennifer Lawrence's performance is extraordinary. She portrays a woman I connected to so much and who struggles to reach her dream whilst keeping her family together. David O'Russell did a fantastic job at telling Joy's story and the incredible struggle she had to go through to achieve her dream. The flashbacks are mapped out perfectly and create a depth to Joy's personality. Also the use of music flows perfectly into the story. I found myself crying just because I felt so attached to the characters and was desperate for them to succeed. It is a story about ordinary people trying to achieve their dreams and is so relatable and inspiring. Definitely watch it!!