Innovative, Engaging, Inspirational

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2015)

Great writing. Great acting. Phenomenal research put in to screenplay. Creative editing, showcasing that movies are not bound by linear plot development.
Russell knows this is heavy subject matter and blends unique film-making techniques to entertain and engage the audience.
The battles of real life - family, personal, and business - are well depicted. The movie remembers its viewers and does not pass undue stress to them. Timely and creative scenes of wit remember the viewer.
The catharsis Joy has from her dream was amazing - funny, emotional, timely. The stage was set for the rest of the film.
There is no point going through life without purpose. We should put ourselves to fullest possible use because the price of living is so high due to our suffering and eventual physical death.
"The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied." Psalm 13:4
"Delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
Joy is an emotionally intelligent person and possesses abilities that are produced by heightened senses of self-awareness, self-management, and empathy. Therefore, she was better able equipped to obtain her goals.
I was struck at how she mounted effective arguments by marshaling data and material from previous discussions to convince Neil to give her a shot. She turned his own words against him. Daniel Goleman would be proud.
I hope the real Joy is happy, humble, fulfilled, and understands that the riches of this world are fleeting and that her heart is directed toward Heaven.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21
"But seek first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things (provisions for life) will be added to you." Matthew 6:33