David Owen Russell

The Profile

David Owen Russell (born August 20, 1958) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer known for films such as Spanking the Monkey, The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle and Joy.

Frequent collaborator with actors Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro. Joy (2015) is presented as based on the true story of the Miracle Mop inventor.

The provided review summarizes the plot of Joy (2015), highlights performances by Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, and notes the film is based on the true story of the Miracle Mop inventor. The review praises certain supporting performances and mentions blues pieces in the soundtrack. Overall a measured, descriptive appraisal with a 3/5 rating.