Lame story but well done

Rating: 7/10 (29 December 2015)

Let me clear I liked this movie but I am not without criticism.
Joy is about a woman (Joy) inventing a miracle mop and becoming head of a big company. The road to this ending is paved with obstacles to overcome. Meanwhile she is also very busy with her complicated and full family life. And therein lies my criticism. It is a very cliché story. The story told many times of the American dream, the underdog making it big after a series of challenges. Blah blah blah it gets a bit annoying. Its a true story and in its genre certainly not a bad one but if you're looking for an original story this is not the movie for you.
I was entertained nevertheless. What I liked was the story of the family, the interactions and dynamics. Some of it quite funny.
Jennifer Lawrence is as always a joy (no pun intended) but I have seen her better. I also liked Robert DeNiro and Bradly Cooper. Really great was Diane Ladd in the role of Joy's mother Mimi. In light of the award season coming up I am rooting for her.
In short, though its a cliché of a story it has enough redeeming qualities to make it entertaining and worth a watch. You'll have a nice time I think.