Review: Thomasin McKenzie out-sasses Bill Nighy in Netflix’s Joy

Alex Casey reviews a cosy British biopic, “Joy,” celebrating the groundbreaking moment in scientific history when a renegade research team pioneered IVF in the 60s and 70s. Starring Thomasin McKenzie alongside James Norton and Bill Nighy, the film follows the true story of the world’s first “test-tube baby” and sheds light on the struggles faced by the team in a conservative society. McKenzie shines as the strong-willed nurse-turned-researcher, bringing depth to the complexities of the era and the personal challenges she faces.

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