Jennifer Lawrence

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: Joy (2016)

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Under the assured direction of David O Russell, “Joy” tells the dramatised tale of the eponymous heroine, loosely based on the true life story of Joy Mangano. Jennifer Lawrence plays her as a struggling inventor trying to get the crazy idea in her head onto paper and then into the shops. When you consider that the product … Read more

One Mann’s Movies Film Review: American Hustle (2014)

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As director David O Russell how to you follow the critical and financial success of Silver Linings Playbook?  The answer is with American Hustle, and boy – what a double bill that is!   American Hustle is set in the late 70’s – big hair, loud clothes and a disco beat.   Bradley Cooper plays Richie … Read more