Julie & Julia....

Look, I am not saying that this movie was perfect. It was pointed out to me quite clearly by the people with whom I went to see it. But let's make one thing clear: Meryl Streep is the shit. Okay!! I mean the woman could win an Oscar doing a tampon commercial and we all know it. She is, once again, a revelation in this movie. If you don't like her in it, you are a douche of the highest degree. She plays, of course, Julia Child, the beloved chef and television personality. Her dead-on impression is amazing, but more than that, the subtleties of her performance are glory-holiouis! She says with one look what it would take Megan Fox at least a four hour movie to say. (She would have to learn to walk and talk at the same time for the first three hours and fifty-nine minutes, then deliver a line in the last one) If the movie were JUST about Julia, it would be great. Now, having said that, I LOVE Amy Adams as well. She is cute, likable, and a very good actress. This is pretty much a thankless role for her. She gets to cry and complain a bit, but there is not a lot for her to do otherwise. She is very believable, except for the fact that she is supposed to be turning 30 in this film. I mean, c'mon. Really? 30? She looks good and all, but..... Anyhoo, long story short, this film was enjoyable. LONG, but enjoyable. I think you should give it a shot. What's the worst that could happen? When it was over we all went for French food and cocktails. See, all's well that ends well.