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Julie & Julia
2009 123 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.5
Romance, Drama
Director: Nora Ephron
📖 Based on the novel
«My Life in France»
byJulia Child
Trailers
Description
Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$94.13M
Worldwide:
$129.5M
Starring
Amy Adams
Actor
Meryl Streep
Actor
Chris Messina
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2010
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010
— Best Actress
Key opinion
Julie & Julia is a warm, uplifting, and appetising film that explores the intersection of passion, domestic life, and self-discovery. While the parallel narrative structure is widely praised for its charming contrast between two eras, the film is largely anchored by a transformative, magnetic performance from Meryl Streep.
| Acting | Meryl Streep delivers a captivating and transformative performance that perfectly embodies the spirit of Julia Child. | |
| Production | The film utilizes a vibrant, lighthearted, and atmospheric aesthetic that successfully evokes the sensory pleasure of French cuisine. | |
| Theme | The parallel storytelling effectively bridges two eras, using cooking as a thematic conduit to explore personal fulfillment and domestic support. | |
| Acting | While many viewers find the dual narrative engaging and perfectly paced, some critics note that the film's reliance on Meryl Streep's charisma highlights a disparity in the perceived strength and depth of Amy Adams's role. |