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Friday, December 25, 2015

Joy **½

  directed this Drama .Watch Preview Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Elisabeth Rohm, Bradley Cooper. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. Running time is two hours and four minutes.

About a girl (Lawrence) who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty, starting with the Miracle Mop, and becomes a matriarch in her own right despite the antics of her dysfunctional father (De Niro) and mother (Madsen), but with the help of the manager of QVC (Cooper).

This would have been a bit more enjoyable with a few less downs and a few more ups, but it does show the hardships of an entrepreneur, especially one who doesn't have a lot of support. It's probably more appropriate for a business school class than a general audience but I found it did hold my attention. This has a high powered cast who are all in supporting roles to Lawrence, who does a fine job as the plucky girl with dreams who becomes a savvy business owner. This wouldn't be my first choice for a holiday film but it is worth your while. I should point out that although they're selling this as a comedy/drama, there's very little laughter in this film.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.

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