Review of Joy (2015) by Amy M — 16 Jan 2016

Great story with funny moments. Jennifer Lawrence make Joy believable.

This review of Joy (2015) was written by Amy M on 16 Jan 2016.

Joy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexandra Macaaron (124) for Women's Voices for Change (124) on 03 Dec 2017

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By Amanda D (346) on 27 Aug 2017

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Joy Movie Review 8/10 This one is such an interesting movie, I really loved the plot. I fell in love with the characters too. Very good movie…

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By John A (1,813) on 27 Aug 2017

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