| Meryl Streep | Julia Child |
| Amy Adams | Julie Powell |
| Stanley Tucci | , Paul Child |
| Chris Messina | , Eric Powell |
| Linda Emond | , Simone Beck |
| Helen Carey | Louise Bertholle |
| Mary Lynn Rajskub | Sarah, |
| Jane Lynch | Dorothy McWilliams, |
| Joan Juliet Buck | Madame Brassart |
| Crystsal Noelle | Ernestine |
| George Bartenieff | Chef Max Bugnard |
| Vanessa Ferlito | Cassie |
| Casey Wilson | Regina |
| Jillian Bach | Annabelle |
| Andrew Garman | John O'Brien |
| Michael Brian Dunn | Ivan Cousins |
| Remak Ramsay | John McWilliams |
| Diane Kagan | Phila McWilliams |
| Pamela Holden Stewart | Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu |
| Jeff Brooks | Minister |
| Frances Sternhagen | Irma Rombauer, |
| Brooks Ashmanskas | Mr. Misher |
| Eric Sheffer Stevens | Tim |
| Brian Avers | Garth |
| Kacie Sheik | Annette |
| Megan Byrne | Woman at the Party |
| Deborah Rush | Avis De Voto |
| Helen Coxe | Dorothy De Santillana |
| Amanda Hesser | Herself |
| Maryann Urbano | Dinner Guest |
| Simon Jutras | Dinner Guest |
| Felicity Jones | Dinner Guest |
| Meg Kettell | Simca's Concierge |
| Stephen Bogardus | Scott McLeod |
| Byron Jennings | Houghton Mifflin Executive |
| Kelly Au Coin | Houghton Mifflin Executive |
| Richard Bekins | Houghton Mifflin Executive |
| Luc Palun | The Chestnut Vendor |
| Remy Roubakha | Oyster Man |
| Marceline Hugot | Madame Bernheim |
| Erin Dilly | Judith Jones |
| Robert Emmet Lunney | Bill Koshland |
| Tom Galantich | American Ambassador |
| Allyn Burrows | Waiter in Paris Café |
| Julia Prud'homme | Bridge Teacher |
| Dimitri Radochevitch | Fish Monger |
| Emmanuel Suarez | Baker |
| Christelle Cornil | Baker's Wife |
| Francoise Lebrun | Baker's Mother |
| Teddy Bergman | Cobb Salad Waiter |
| Jean-Pierre Becker | Fruit Store Owner |
| Mark Wilkins | Butcher |
| Jamie Hall | Cheese Guy |
| Francesco David | Butcher |
| Dianne Dreyer | American Housewife |
| Mary Kay Place | Voice Only |
| Nora Ephron | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Benjamin John Barraud | Art Director |
| Alexandre Desplat | Score Composer |
| Dianne Dreyer | Co-producer |
| Kathleen Driscoll-Mohler | Casting |
| Eric Steel | Producer |
| Stephen Goldblatt | Cinematographer |
| Donald J. Lee Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Francine Maisler | Casting |
| Laurence Mark | Producer |
| Richard Marks | Editor |
| Mark Ricker | Production Designer |
| Amy Robinson | Producer |
| Ann Roth | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Scott Rudin | Executive Producer |
| J.J. Sacha | Associate Producer |
| Dana Stevens | Executive Producer |
lizmvr
Posted October 1, 2010
I was really hoping I'd like this film. I usually like both of the main actresses, but I have to say, I was no fan of Amy Adams in this movie. Honestly, I had a hard time getting past her ugly haircut, which wasn't made any easier by the ridiculous role she had. Her character is a whiny, pathetic, self involved government secretary. Ugh. It was difficult to keep watching.
On the other hand, I did enjoy most of the scenes with Stanley Tucci, playing Paul Child, and Meryl Streep, playing Julia. I was happy with the way their relationship was potrayed, very loving and fun overall. I didn't think the McCarthy questioning or the relationship with Julia's family really fit into that storyline, though.
On the whole, this movie was disturbingly disjointed and the particular parts themselves couldn't even stand well on their own.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.A delicious, decadent film that tantalizes your taste buds and delivers pure entertainment joy. Nora Ephron takes two separate stories and marvelously weaves and intertwines their loves, their frustrations, and their quest for purpose into a wonderfully entertaining film. Meryl Streep seems to channel Julia Child herself nailing both Julia's distinctive voice and gestures. Gaining an intimate glimpse of the more personal side of this iconic woman was beautifully told through Ephron's writing and the dynamic chemistry between Streep and Stanley Tucci. Amy Adams is absolutely delightful in her portrayal of a woman questioning her purpose, yet vehemently resigned to finishing the daunting task she started. The lesson of working diligently toward a goal regardless of setbacks or failures and ultimately finding a layer of truth about yourself is what life is all about. It is also what binds the two stories and the two characters together. The costumes are gorgeous as are the sets. The film is beautifully shot depicting the beauty of Paris and finding the beauty in NY and Julie's apartment. This film is inspiring, endearing, and magically delicious.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is a wonderful movie for anyone. If you like to cook, and or blog, you might like it even more. It's a feel good movie that is also inspiring. I watched it and decided to start blogging. I like the fact that is is based on 2 true stories. I think the actors as well as the entire team did a fantastic job with this movie.
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Posted November 3, 2011
Of course, Meryl Streep was brilliant as Julia Child. I was not a fan of Amy Adams before I saw this movie, but she did a great job. (No one can compare to Meryl Streep - that's not Amy Adams fault.) A couple of reviews referred to Amy Adams as being "whiny". I think that is unfair. The person she was portrayimg is a real person who worked for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation's call center. Every day she took calls from and tried to help people who were victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She wasn't whiny, she was sad and depressed.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.one amazing movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
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Delightful movie! The humor mixed with an everyday modern situation that audiences can relate to keeps the viewer engaged and entertained. Julie's frustration with cooking the recipes from Julia Child's Mastering the Art Of French Cooking is delightfully paralleled by the biography of Julia Child becoming a cook and writing that very cook book! Both women are down to earth characters that are easy to relate to. The humor and trauma of their situations are intriguing that keeps the viewer involved. My favorite scene was when Julie was cooking lobster, starting with the purchase of the lobster, Julie's hysteria over killing the lobster is hilarious! Equally humorous is Julia Child's struggle to graduate from the Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris. Her manner of dealing with obstacles, being the only woman in the class, keep you rooting for her to the end.
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Posted October 1, 2010
A great video with terrific performances by Maryl Streep and company. Everyone should see this movie!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I actually spend little time in the kitchen and really had no idea who Julia Child was until I saw this movie. I love that she was a strong woman. She was determined to do what she wanted and that was to cook and then to write a cookbook for Americans. I think the challenge that Julie took on to learn to cook by cooking Julia child's recipe was commendable and definitely a tremendous feat. I was definitely suprised at the end of the movie that Julia Child was not pleased with Julie's Challenge. I actually thought it would have turned out where they met or something like that, so I was a little thrown off at the and as well as sad for Julie. But overall a good movie for the whole family!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Its a feel good movie! I love it!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I read the book before watching the movie. I must say, this is one of those rare isntances where the film is much better than the book - and that`s because of Meryl Streep, who gives heart and humour to the movie, and becomes larger than life.
It would be very hard to compare meaningfully the lives of Julie, living an uneventful, courageless existence in Queens, clearly unhappy with everything in her life, and wanting more (but always taking the easy way out - like taking someone else`s life and trying to live it, and thus give meaning to her own?), and Julia, who became a master chef defying all odds in France. I read Julia`s own book about her time in France and that actually gives you a very different perspective, but that`s another story.
It is not Julie`s life and story what lifts this movie, but Julia, and her immense love for food and respect for cooking, and most of all, Meryl Streep, who is amazing, brilliant and hilariously funny.
That`s the only reason why you should watch this film.
suzeque65
Posted October 1, 2010
I was already a fan of Meryl Streep so was sure I would enjoy the movie before I saw it in the theatre. Also always enjoyed watching Julia Child's shows on TV so was interested to see the portrayal of Mrs. Child. Just loved the movie, found it both funny and sweet at the same time. I really enjoyed the scenery and location the movie was filmed. The costumes are very authentic; there really is nothing I could suggest to improve this film. I saw this with a group of females and the movie audience seemed to be mainly female so don't know if this would appeal to males as much as females. I liked enough tom buy the movie when it became available for purchase.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Husband and I enjoyed seeing this in the theater so much we had to own it. We love the movie AND the interviews on the DVD!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I watched this with my girlfriend recently, who had seen it once before and said it was good. She rented it one night and we sat down & watched it. Though I wasn't completed amazed by it, I still felt that it was a pretty enjoyable movie. A perfect movie for a night of cuddling up on the couch with that special someone, with a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messine did wonderfully in this, and though there was a small bit of drama, as per usual in these types of movies, it was all around a pretty feel good movie. I would recommend it. Below are some other good movies containing some of the cast.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I don't know how Meryl can look and act so much like Julia Child, but she does an amazing job. I found myself completely forgetting that she was not actually Julia! The premise of this movie is that a young woman (Amy Adams) has challenged herself to make it through Julia's first cookbook in a year, and to blog her results. She works full time, so must juggle the time it takes to buy all the ingredients she will need for her newest recipe, and then have time when she gets home in the evening to prepare the dish. Several funny scenes ensue. This movie is a worthwhile see - but don't expect a great movie - just an enjoyable one.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is an exceptional movie, providing us with insight into the lives of two wonderful women, who through the movie quite frankly, motivated me to start writing a blog! Exceptional fine cast of characters!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This movie contrasts the life of Julia Child and how she learned French cooking with an amateur cook who uses the blogging scene to document her adventures with the French cook book that Julia Child wrote. There are many funny scenes and Meryl Streep does an excellent job of impersonating Julia Child. My wife really liked this movie.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I'm a big fan of Meryl Streep and Julia Child so this movie could just touched me! And it did ! Meryl Streep as always, is amazing, it's a delight to see her as Julia Child, she has just the perfect touch to make it credible when someone else could have been ridiculous.
Love it!
fudgie
Posted October 1, 2010
If you love cooking and/or watching cooking shows, you will love this movie. Meryl Streep does such a great job of playing Julia Child that you think you are watching the real person. It's no wonder Streep is up for an Oscar for this one. I loved it.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Excellent. Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci are up to their usual standards of performance. Quite surprised at how well Amy Adams did in the part.
Entertaining and engrossing.
singer4life15
Posted October 1, 2010
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This is an awesome movie. I love anything about food and i thought to myself, why not get this movie? SO I DID! It has awesome characters and I love how it plays both Julia and Julie's side of the story. I recommend that you get it!
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