Olivia Colman's Joyride Departs Netflix at Month's End
Fans of Olivia Colman have just weeks left to watch her critically praised film 'Joyride' on Netflix, as the streaming service prepares to remove the title on July 31. The 2022 Irish drama has been hailed by viewers as 'phenomenal and heartwarming,' earning strong reviews on IMDb.
A Story of Loss, Secrets, and Redemption
Set in County Kerry, the film centers on 12-year-old Mully (Charlie Reid), who lives with his father after his mother's death from cancer. When Mully uncovers his father's dark secrets, he flees and encounters a woman named Joy (Colman) and her newborn baby. Together, they embark on a chaotic, emotional road trip across Ireland, discovering healing, friendship, and redemption.
Viewers Praise Performances and Originality
One IMDb reviewer described the film as 'phenomenal, funny and moving,' adding: '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.' The reviewer also praised Colman's performance: '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 fan called it 'emotional, silly and joyful,' noting 'fantastic chemistry with the cast, and a wonderful balance of emotions throughout.' They highlighted the dialogue as 'as entertaining as it is raw' and called the film 'a joyful escapade that's a welcome break from the rinse and repeat action and romcoms.'
A third viewer shared: 'It warmed my heart, made me laugh, and cry a little... what more could you ask of any movie?'
Colman on Her Role
Speaking to Yours magazine, Colman said of her character: '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.'
Don't Miss It
'Joyride' is available to stream on Netflix until July 31. After that date, viewers will need to seek the film on other platforms.
