JOY

Biopic

“Don’t ever think that the world owes you something, because it doesn’t.”

This is the rags-to-riches story of Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence, right), inventor of the self-wringing Miracle Mop. Joy is faced with loss of innocence, betrayal and treachery, and the travails of love during her climb to the top. However, her inner life and fierce imagination help her manage some seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Bradley Cooper plays the charismatic Home Shopping network executive who is very supportive of Joy’s merchandise and Robert De Niro plays her father. It’s the third time they put Jennifer Lawrence under the direction of David O. Russell ( Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle) and it’s definitely another strong and entertaining production.