‘Masterpiece’ period drama based on true story has fans ‘crying like a baby’
Netflix fans are loving this “real tearjerker”, hailing it an “insanely heartwarming” period drama.
An “absolute must watch” period drama quietly casts an Other Bennet Sister icon.
“Beautiful” period dramas are undoubtedly a fan-favourite with Enola Holmes, Wuthering Heights and Call the Midwife following in the footsteps of the iconic Downton Abbey.
But Netflix fans may have missed out on this “feel good” film based on an “inspiring” true story from the 1960s and 1970s.
The biographical drama tells the remarkable story behind the creation of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), following the unbelievable decades-long work of three medical pioneers.
The 2024 Netflix film in question is Joy, an almost two-hour long movie that stars an abundance of British talent, including a Happy Valley legend.
Jojo Rabbit actress Thomasin McKenzie leads the cast as embryologist Jean Purdy who is at the heart of the research team.
She is joined by passionate scientist Dr Robert Edwards, brought to life by Happy Valley villain James Norton and innovative surgeon Patrick Steptoe, played by Love Actually’s Bill Nighy.
They are joined by none other than Other Bennet Sister’s leading lady and Call the Midwife star Ella Bruccoleri as Lesley Brown, the first woman to successfully give birth via IVF.
Other unforgettable stars include Derry Girls’ Louisa Harland, Riot Women’s Joanna Scanlan and Peaky Blinders actress Charlie Murphy.
Period drama fans have taken to IMdB to exclaim that Joy is an “absolute must-watch” on Netflix.
Labeling it a “masterpiece”, a viewer said: “So in love with this great movie! I really think it was a masterpiece.
“As a woman that can relate, this really moved me. So much feelings.”
Another stated it is the “best film in a long time” before emotionally sharing: “I was in buckets of tears. It is a real tear jerker if you can relate.”
They weren’t alone though as another agreed that they “cried like a baby” with someone else describing it as “insanely heartwarming, inspiring and beautiful”.
A fellow user added: “The film is excellent and all the acting superb! A very definite ‘feel good’ film.”
Joy is available to watch on Netflix.
SOURCE: WALESONLINE