Review of Joy (2015) by Lee S — 13 Jan 2016

I was depressed for the entire first half, got better when Bradley Cooper arrived. Still ...giving this 2 SuziStars.

This review of Joy (2015) was written by Lee S on 13 Jan 2016.

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