While I believe I know better than to sit here and pick apart a movie that doesn't seem to be a top office smash, I would say to have no great expectations about watching this film. I'm not sure what exactly possessed me to want to watch this movie, but I'm glad I did. It had some cute moments. Very much a "chick flick"but not exactly a movie you'd care to go watch with all your girlfriends. More so a lazy Sunday afternoon delight to pass time.
Meryl Streep did a great job of playing the role of Julia Child (but would you expect anything less? She's Meryl Streep...duh). Her husband in the film was played by her fellow co-star from "The Devil Wears Prada"(Stanley Tucci). It was interesting to see him as her lover, but I did find the dynamic and love between the two did seem genuine and sincere. Which leads me to mention Amy Adams who also did a good job of playing a doe-eyed ambitious yet sweet Julie Powell. Her husband in the film was an actor I had not recognized before (Chris Messina) but again, the love between the two was admirable to watch. I would have to say the supportive relationships between both couples in this film made it more pleasurable.
I was a tad disappointed in the ending. I was hoping for something a smidge more heartwarming and fuzzy, but was left hoping there would be more. I guess I can't expect too much Hallmark moments seeing as it is based on a true story. It is unfortunate that in real life the ending didn't quite justify all the hardwork that Julie Powell was doing with her Blog. I guess the whole point of the movie is to do things for yourself, not for recognition.
I give this movie...
Cute and light, but not very Capivating.
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