Review of Joy (2015) by Steve P — 28 Jun 2016

Good show with some great moments. Well acted.

This review of Joy (2015) was written by Steve P on 28 Jun 2016.

Joy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nilufer E (774) on 18 Dec 2017

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By Christina E (257) on 28 Sep 2017

Saw the middle/end. Only missed her beginning story. It was fine I guess. Jennifer Lawrence was good…

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By Will S (635) on 05 Aug 2017

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By Arth J (756) on 04 Jun 2018

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By Glenn Heath Jr. (311) for San Diego CityBeat (181) on 03 Nov 2018

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