DIRECTOR: David O. Russell STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Édgar Ramírez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Dascha Polanco, Elisabeth Röhm, Susan Lucci, Laura Wright, Maurice Benard USA 2015
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The duo Jennifer Lawrence and David O. Russell have proven several times how great they work together. The chemistry and worship between the actress and the filmmaker is impressive. This time around, O. Russell approaches the story of Joy Mangano – a self-made millionaire who created her own business empire – creating this sort of semi-biographical film. Joy is played so admirably by Lawrence and the film shows how she invented the Miracle Mop, her overnight success and how she overcame all personal and professional obstacles that were on her way. With a cast of brilliant actors, Lawrence is the one that really shines on the whole film. Her spirit and audacity are just inspiring and empowering.