Joy at the movies

The movie "Joy" opened with a scene of little Joy using paper to make fences, houses etc. as she imagined a life of creativity. The scene changes to adult Joy working like crazy to be caregiver to her estranged parents, ex-husband and kids. Joy is NOT a joyful story. It has humor but it is about a serious person on her own without help from anyone.  It is also the true story of a determined lady who became a success after battling almost everyone. Jennifer Lawrence is great.


I know when I am seeing great acting when I was getting mad watching her dad (Robert DeNiro) ridicule her.


Yes, this has a happy ending, but getting there is the real story.


I give it ****1/2 stars     2015 Movie #61