August 11, 2009

Julie & Julia... the movie

I told you several months ago about the book Julie & Julia that I was smitten over. I was delightfully surprised to find out after picking the book up that a movie based on the story was due out this summer. And not just any movie with any stars — a Nora Ephron movie, starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep. Really, what could possibly make this movie NOT spectacular?!

Nick and I checked it out on Saturday, and we were not disappointed — it was SO good! There were even a few lines that I missed because the laughter in the packed theatre was so loud.

I don't know that I would have loved it quite as much if I hadn't already known a bit about Julia Child — Meryl Streep was absolutely awesome and hysterical as Julia — but hopefully it will teach some youngins about her legacy :-)

Amy Adams really can't be bad in a movie, if you asked me, so it came as no surprise that she was wonderful, too.

A few details were modified for the film, but I was pleasantly surprised that a lot of the experiences that Julie Powell relayed in her book were pretty accurately portrayed. Overall, it was just delightful and I highly recommend you check it out :-)

The real Julie Powell

3 comments:

  1. I am so excited to read this book/see the movie! Can you even imagine how awesome the real Julie must feel, knowing that AMY ADAMS (!!) played her in the movie? Awesome. Must read/see soon.

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  2. Mmmm, I loved this movie. Made me want to pick up a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and go to town!

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  3. i loved the book and loved the movie. it was sooo very good. a great story on woman doing what they should be doing in their lives... following their dreams and being great at it.

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