Joy (2015)

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A story based on the life of a struggling Long Island single mom who became one of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.

Introduction
"Joy" is a 2015 movie directed by David O Russell. The movie is a biographical comedy-drama that stars Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, and Bradley Cooper. The movie tells the inspiring real-life story of Joy Mangano, a separated mom who conquers various challenges to end up being a self-made millionaire through her invention of the Miracle Mop.

Plot Summary
Jennifer Lawrence plays Joy Mangano, a single mom of two, coping with her soap-opera loving mother (played by Virginia Madsen), a separated father (Robert De Niro), and an ex-husband (Edgar Ramirez), all under one roof. The family's turmoil, sustained by failed dreams, monetary problems and dysfunctional relationships, sets the phase for Joy's struggle and ultimate triumph.

Joy has constantly been an inventive thinker but has actually been overburdened with familial duties and a mundane life. All through the movie, Joy's granny Mimi (represented by Diane Ladd) supports her, reviving Joy's youth imagine making an impact with her imagination.

Joy's life takes a turn when she develops a self-wringing mop, which forms the crux of the storyline. Despite dealing with a series of barriers, consisting of betrayals and company hurdles, Joy is undeterred and continues to battle, showing her grit and determination. She comes across the potential for a development when she meets QVC executive, Neil Walker (Bradley Cooper), who offers her a chance to sell her innovative mop on live TV.

Theme and Message
The film explores several subjects, consisting of family dynamics, ladies's entrepreneurship and the low and high of the American Dream. The central style revolves around strength and the guts to combat back versus all chances. Joy navigates through complex familial relationships and monetary distress to become a successful businesswoman.

Despite at first struggling with public speaking, Joy, through sheer determination and determination, handles to pitch her product on live television, which results in the Miracle Mop's success. Furthermore, the film deals with the challenges Joy faced in the frequently aggressive landscape of organization, including patent problems and making rip-offs.

Conclusion
"Joy" is a reflection on how a female overcomes her struggles, realizes her worth, and takes control of her life. Jennifer Lawrence, with her exceptional performance, highlights the characteristics of Joy Mangano perfectly. Her journey from a hard-pressed mother to an effective businesswoman highlights her perseverance, unwavering belief in herself, and eventually, the rediscovery of her childhood ambitions.

Moreover, the film portrays the pursuit of the American Dream and sheds light on entrepreneurship and creativity as a means towards financial independence. It's a story of development and self-empowerment, functioning as a motivation and a testimony to the strength and nerve of ladies in business.

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