While never really reaching heights beyond its aim as with all of Nora Ephron this is a good little escapist movie.
For those who love real food or the 1950s there is no denying that these are the strongest parts of the movie.
For those who would rather Julie wasn't there I wouldn't disagree; as a purely historical piece this would have worked well, and the New York scenes seem very lightweight after Streeps and Tucci beautiful comedy of manners.
However it all works together to create a lovely light comedy about food and the extraordinary force that was Julia Childs.
Slightly long at over 2 hours, it has a wonderful sense of style and this is a film that women will particularly enjoy - the humor is geared for them - and the social life of Paris in the 1950s were our favorite parts.
If you like food and comedy and biography, you won't be disappointed; just don't expect greatness...
For those who love real food or the 1950s there is no denying that these are the strongest parts of the movie.
For those who would rather Julie wasn't there I wouldn't disagree; as a purely historical piece this would have worked well, and the New York scenes seem very lightweight after Streeps and Tucci beautiful comedy of manners.
However it all works together to create a lovely light comedy about food and the extraordinary force that was Julia Childs.
Slightly long at over 2 hours, it has a wonderful sense of style and this is a film that women will particularly enjoy - the humor is geared for them - and the social life of Paris in the 1950s were our favorite parts.
If you like food and comedy and biography, you won't be disappointed; just don't expect greatness...