The Crown star Olivia Colman’s 2022 drama has been hailed ‘funny and moving’ by fans.
Olivia Colman’s film has been called phenomenal(Image: NETFLIX)
Olivia Colman fans don’t have long left to watch her “emotional, silly and joyful” film.
Fans of The Crown star Olivia Colman are running out of time to catch her “phenomenal” film before it disappears from Netflix. The 2022 movie, set in Ireland, centres on a 12 year old boy, Mully (played by Charlie Reid) who lives with his father in County Kerry following his mother’s death from cancer.
Upon uncovering his father’s dark secrets, the youngster runs away and encounters a woman named Joy (Colman) and her newborn baby. Gradually, the unlikely pair begin to form a bond during a chaotic, emotional road trip across Ireland, finding healing, friendship and redemption along the way.
Joyride is the film in question, and it is available to stream on Netflix until July 31.
Viewers flocked to IMDb to share their opinions on the film, with one describing it as “phenomenal, funny and moving”.
They wrote: “This is one of those films that I didn’t want to end, terrific from start to finish, it was moving, funny, and in this day and age where stories seem to be frequently repeated and copied, it felt original.”
“A couple of times it made me tear up, so moving, what was so good, was seeing the effects the unlikely duo had on each other.
“Olivia Colman is one of my all-time favourites, and she’s phenomenal here, her accent was spot on, equally matched by young Charlie Reid, who was superb.”
Another viewer praised it as “emotional, silly and joyful”, adding: “Fantastic chemistry with the cast, and a wonderful balance of emotions throughout. At times it’s a little confusing, but it all makes sense in the end. And isn’t that what life is like?
“Olivia Colman shines as always, but the real star is Charlie Reid. Some wonderful interactions between them and excellent continuity touches and themes – the dialogue is as entertaining as it is raw.
“A joyful escapade that’s a welcome break from the rinse and repeat action and romcoms.”
One devoted fan added: “It warmed my heart, made me laugh, and cry a little… what more could you ask of any movie?”.
Filmed on location in County Kerry, Colman opened up to Yours magazine about taking on the role: “I loved the character of Joy.
“I couldn’t get her out of my head once I’d read the script. I loved how it was all put together. I loved the story and I really wanted to do it.”
Joyride is leaving Netflix on July 31.