The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Why its good: Enjoyable plot, watchable at any time, funny at parts, great music and Meryl Streep is great.However, there are some problems: The Julia plotline is a bit too weak to merit as much time as it does. There are one or two periods of very long narration by Julia which verges on annoying due to her over the top nature. Also, disappointing in the sense that the two characters never actually interact which leaves the film feeling more like two seperate films rather than one big work.

Not believable!!!! There's only so much time in one day. There is no way you can go to work, come home and spend hours cooking...and somehow manage the time to clean. its a fairy tale. how do these people spend all this money they logically do not have. the whole movie...These people are spending money...yet we never get the story of how they got the money, they spend money throughout the movie...What is this movie about? how rich i will never be...? And what timeline is this? 90's? 2000's? no clear point of view. this movie is not down to earth at all.. just shows rich people...maybe seeing a homeless person every now and then would show depth. All i see is a wool blanket suffocating us thinking its ok to spend money you don't have.

Julie and Julia is a film directed by Nora Ephron released in 2009 which stars Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Chris Messina and Stanley Tucci. It is the story of world famous cook Julia Child's intertwined with the story of blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.Meryl Streep is a wonderful actress and the shines through in this film. In the past, I watched a few Julia Childs cooking shows and Meryl does a great job in her portal as Julia Childs. She was so charming and convincing, you feel as though you are really watching Julia and you become intrigued by her character. Her hair and makeup are spot on. Meryl's truly puts a smile on your face.Amy Adams also does an exceptional job in the film, she really connected with her character as Julie Powell a distraught woman trapped in a dead end job attempting to cook all the recipes in Child's first book.. Her sense of humor makes some of the characters tough moments seem light hearted. Chris Messina plays Julie's husband, Eric, he doesn't bring much to the film. Finally, Stanley Tucci plays Paul Childs Julia's husband, he brings a lot to her character. The two of the have great chemistry you truly believe they are in love. .As for the negative, the film moves kind of slow a bit in the middle. The switching between Julie and Julia works great at first, but eventually becomes annoying. Eventually you may begin to feel like me and just want to learn more about Julia's story, it is a lot more interesting than Julie's. Overall, definitely worth watching somewhat enjoyable just make sure to eat before attending because some of the cooking scenes may make you hungry.

Julie and Julia (2009): Dir: Nora Ephron / Cast: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina, Jane Lynch: Amusing drama about parallel lives that unfortunately never physically connect. Meryl Streep plays Julia Child who learns to cook and eventually has a cook book published which will inspire young Julie Powell decades later to write a blog, which consists of serving up every meal in Julia's cook book. Directed by Nora Ephron with breathtaking art direction that captures both time frames. Ephron previously made such films as Michael as well as the underrated Bewitched. Streep is hilarious as progressive Julia who loves to cook but also has a knack for sarcasm. Amy Adams plays the struggling yet determined Julie who accepts the task at hand inspired by Julia. What is unfortunate is the conclusion where we are given the reality that not only did the two principal characters never meet, but apparently Julia wasn't pleased with the attention given by Julie. This is disheartening and not entirely in place with the personality Julia gives off throughout the film. Stanley Tucci plays Julia's loving husband who works hard but remains loyal. Only Chris Messina as Julie's husband seems flat only popping up when convenient for the plot. While it does have its qualms, the film is a unique comic drama about succeeding with determination and passion. Score: 7 ½ / 10