The 50 best films of 2015
in the US
No 9
Joy
Continuing our countdown of the best movies released in the US this year, we get ourselves in a lather about another electrifying Jennifer Lawrence performance in David O Russell’s inspiring biopic
Benjamin LeeTuesday 8 December 2015 13.10 GMT
There’s something quite perfect about the year ending with the release of David O Russell’s sparkling comedy drama Joy. It’s been an emotive 12 months of increased discussion over Hollywood sexism, kickstarted by Patricia Arquette’s frantic Oscar acceptance speech about the need for equal pay within the film industry. Her words were then echoed by her starry peers, including Meryl Streep, Charlize Theron and, most notably, Jennifer Lawrence, whose essay about how outspoken women are often unfairly labelled sent yet more plaudits her way.