“Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle director David O Russell has once again teamed up with Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. I really enjoy watching his film-making – the way this is shot makes you feel like you are in the shoes of Joy, the gloriously strong woman who invented the Miracle Mop in 1990. The pace reflects the multi-tasking personality of the main character, who is expected to keep everyone happy without any thanks or payback. It’s very funny and raw and has a brilliant – as always – performance from Jennifer Lawrence.”
In cinemas: 1 January

Edith Bowman on the films creating Oscar buzz this winter