Review of Joy (2015) by Lynn G — 12 Jan 2016

Much wackiness as is all his movies, but good story and well done by Jennifer.

This review of Joy (2015) was written by Lynn G on 12 Jan 2016.

Joy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christina E (257) on 28 Sep 2017

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By Sean K (381) on 16 Jul 2017

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