A simplicity and rawness that made for an incredible piece of cinematography

Rating: 8/10 (27 December 2015)

Joy was arguably one of the best films of 2015 due to a rawness and simplicity O. Russell poured into this piece of film. Jennifer lawrence, as always, delivered a passionate and committed performance where she fully embodied the character of Joy. The storyline, although not to complex, was uplifting and reflected the struggles of a hard working mother who wanted nothing more than to fulfil her potential. i would hugely recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of O. Russells previous works, such as The Silver Linings Playbook, or anyone who appreciates cinematography. i think Joy will be one of the leading runners in the 2016 Academy Awards, in particular for direction and Screenplay.