Joy

Netflix definitely not taking any risks with this one, but I think for this subject that isn't necessarily a bad thing. The first act had me a bit worried as it kind of started a bit too cheesy where it was bordering on something like that stupid hot cheetos movie. Fortunately by the second act some real conflict and interesting character/plot development did arise in a moderately interesting way. I will admit they got me with the sentimental true-story conclusion. Sometimes it's nice to just watch something light and heartwarming, and I think with the actually interesting subject matter this is a good choice for that kind of vibe.

Thomasin Mckenzie is wonderful as this character and I am soooo glad they followed the female scientist as the main character in this story, I think that was the only way to make this work. Jean Purdy seems she was criminally overlooked as many of the brilliant women of her time, but it inspires some hope to know that her male collaborators were fierce advocators for her recognition as a crucial scientist in this huge accomplishment.

It's good, watch it for a date night or something.

The film follows the journey of the three people - visionary scientist Robert Edwards, innovative surgeon Patrick Steptoe, and pioneering nurse Jean Purdy - who teamed up to make the procedure a reality, with special focus placed on the often overlooked role Purdy played in the breakthrough. As someone who is currently 34 weeks pregnant through IVF after years of infertility, I found this film deeply moving and beautifully documented. It gave me a renewed appreciation for the people who have made IVF possible. While my personal experience might make me a bit biased towards this film, I'm confident this film will resonate with anyone who has undergone infertility treatments. Highly recommend!

As a grandfather of two delightful children born as a result of my daughter's IVF treatment I found this to be a fascinating and moving film to watch. The lead actors all gave excellent performances and the story was well told. I well remember the publicity surrounding Louise's birth as my son was born a few months later. Other reviewers have pointed out some inaccuracies in the story but not knowing those didn't detract from the enjoyment of the film. The perseverance and dedication of Patrick Steptoe, Bob Edwards and Jean Purdy to develop the techniques required to succeed was well portrayed as well as the difficulties they faced with opposition from the church and medical establishment together with the sensational reporting of the tabloid press.

Wow, not perfect film as the dialogue does go a bit awry in places especially in the middle of the film but for me being a father of 1 child and the difficulty in having her touched a nerve. Myself it was indeed tears of JOY at the end of the film as this story is based on true events of 3 pioneers who over the decades have been overlooked especially Jean Purdy. Joy not only tells the story of IVF but also recognises the contribution that Jean made to bringing couples much wanted children whereas this would not be possible otherwise and the treatment of women and their importance in society too including the brave women at the start who went through the program before the first successful pregnancy. Joy also highlights the fact that society at the time were very backward about childless couples and now that attitudes have changed since this included the church and the press. I don't think i could watch it again not that it is a bad film it is not it is brilliant but it was too emotional for me to watch it again, but to the film makers thankyou for doing so.

Loved every second of it, pacing was perfect. Narrative moved so smoothly filled with emotion and human beauty. In a world filled with harm and brutality, stories like these renews my faith in humanity and its purity to make good. It shows how inventions that people take for granted had been so unattainable so far away, until someone somewhere had the patience to make it true and change history for millions of people.

If you love appreciation of hard work, of virtue, of scientific development that changed the world as we know. This is a must watch that truly deserve your time and. Couldn't recommend it enough.