New York Fever

"Joy" is a raunchy rollercoaster of a film that embodies the Golden Age of adult entertainment. It's a unique blend of second-wave feminism and the quintessential 70s sex film, resulting in a messy yet intriguing commentary on female sexual liberation.

The film follows the titular character, Joy, a young woman who, after refusing her boyfriend's advances, finds herself the victim of a rape. This traumatic event triggers an unexpected transformation as Joy becomes obsessed with sex, indulging in indiscriminate intercourse. Her journey is a wild ride, to say the least, and the film doesn't shy away from portraying her newfound sexual appetite.

One of the most notable aspects of "Joy" is its setting. The gritty, graffiti-covered walls of New York City serve as a character in itself, adding an air of authenticity and edginess to the story. The film is unapologetic in its portrayal of the city's underbelly, with lavish sets and on-location shooting enhancing the overall atmosphere.

The acting in "Joy" is definitely a cut above the average adult film of its time. Sharon Mitchell, in the role of Joy, delivers a compelling performance, with an impressive range that sees her cry on command. She embodies the complex nature of her character, navigating the film's mixed messaging with a certain degree of skill.

In conclusion, "Joy" is a product of its time, a bold and daring experiment that, despite its flaws, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of adult entertainment. It's a film that tries to do too much, faltering in its attempt to blend comedy, drama, and social commentary. While it has its moments of intrigue and features impressive production values for its genre, the overall experience feels disjointed and may leave viewers feeling conflicted.

So, if you're curious about classic adult films and can approach this one with a critical eye, "Joy" might be worth a watch. Just be prepared for a wild, sexy, and sleazy ride!

This is one of the first Sharon Mitchell films. She demonstrated a special talent in this film that sent her on a successful career.

It is about a young high school girl that is pressured by her boyfriend to have her first sexual experience. She refuses him, and he decides to break up with her.

Then while at home alone, gets raped in the apartment which she resides, and immediately loves the whole sexual experience. In the end, even telling the rapist, "I want more!!!".

She then goes to her old boyfriend apartment where she finds him in the shower. She gets undressed and hops into the shower with him. She then performs oral sex on him and he, needless to say, enjoys the experience. But after he is finished, she still "wants more".

The rest of the movie is filled with her quest for more sex with several partners, at many different locations, including a subway train, a hospital bed, and even a men's room in a bus depot.

She becomes very popular and well documented, even on a TV news program. Other women take up the same type of aggressive action of attacking men. Three girls accost a lone man in an elevator. A burglar breaks into an apartment to perform oral sex on a man, while his wife who has refused his advances earlier, sleeps in their bed.

This is just a great light hearted movie that is very enjoyable viewing, filled with casual happy sex, and showing that women can be aggressive when they want to be.

FIVE BIG STARS!!!!

The true mark of any good skinflick, is not having to use the ffwd button on your remote. Such is the case with "Joy," which plays like a good mainstream B-movie. Sharon Mitchell comes across like a young Barbra Streisand. She's even able to cry on command! A humorous "Barney Miller" meets "Death Wish," this classic has above-average acting & storyline, lavish sets, on-location in NYC (most romanticized city in TV/film), and fairly arousing sex scenes. If you tire of today's assemblyine of porn (silicon, blonde, zero plot), then "Joy" is sure to be to your liking. Just like Classic Coke & Classic rock, Classic porn can do you no wrong! LOL!