Julie & Julia

Post by **sauronsfinger** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:43 pm

Saw it on opening day and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Streep is Julia Child. A really great performance. You know the movie works well when they switch back and forth between the two different stories and you forget about the previous one for a few minutes since it is so enjoyable.

Post by **Teremia** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:26 pm

So the modern story isn't too irritating? I saw a trailer for this film and loved the idea of a movie about Julia Child -- I'm a big fan! -- but worried the "Julie" part might be a little heavy on the sweeteners.

Post by **sauronsfinger** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:24 pm

Teremia - it did not strike me that way. I liked both parts of it although Streep really steals the film as Child so its difficult to compare. The whole thing works.

Post by **Elentári** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:33 pm

Went to see this film tonight with a friend, as it's only just come out over here.

Immaculate acting and great direction. Streep gave a warmth and vulnerability to a large than life personality. The two stories worked perfectly together, the whole film was LOL funny, beautifully observed, charming and poignant - full of laughter and tears. In fact, I left the cinema feeling rather overwhelmed and little teary-eyed... and it wasn't the onions!

Post by **sauronsfinger** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:08 pm

I am very glad you liked it Elen. For a film that garned very good reviews and has done consistent business since its release, it seems to attract very little attention on this board. That is too bad because I think many here would really like it.

Post by **vison** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:30 pm

I watched half of it yesterday and loved it, so far.