J-Law and directing: good. The script not so much

Rating: 7/10 (4 January 2016)

After seeing Joy, I came out happier than I thought I would, as I was prepared for total disappointment by early reviews I have read. However, J-Law was completely on point, as it still seems no one can bring a performance from her as David can. I also found the directing of the movie very interesting, which has the trademark of David O' Russel, as you can see in Silver Linings Playbook or American Hustler. For me the setbacks arise from the script, which comes off as weak, as you don't really understand what is the message David is trying to convey. I believe that in his attempt to have several stories of brave women it resulted in a movie somewhat confusing and you cannot help feeling that the end result is very flat. Nonetheless, as I said, Jennifer is great and I hope see her at some awards, but I am not sure if the movie is good enough to carry her to the Oscars.