Julie & Julia

Name: Julie & Julia
Genre: Biography, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: August 7, 2009
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Amy Adams, Chris Messina, Meryl Streep

2009

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: August 7, 2009 | PG-13

Starring: Amy Adams, Chris Messina, Meryl Streep

Summary: Based on two true stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends...until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. (Sony Pictures)

Director: Nora Ephron

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 123 min

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David Denby

One of the gentlest, most charming American movies of the past decade. Its subject is less food as something to cook than food as the binding and unifying element of dinner parties, friendship, and marriage. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

A consummate entertainment that echoes the rhythms and attitudes of classic Hollywood, it's a satisfying throwback to those old-fashioned movie fantasies where impossible dreams do come true. And, in this case, it really happened. Twice. Read full review

Mike Scott

The result is a movie that, in its best moments, is delightful. It does lose a significant amount of steam halfway through -- likely due in part to its two hours of running time. Read full review

Joe Williams

Streep is astonishing, conveying Child's gusto, her quavering voice, even her height. Read full review

Peter Rainer

There are many things wrong with Julie and Julia but, if you're looking to get hitched, you won't find a better booster. Read full review

James Berardinelli

The marriage of these two tales, however, should have ended in divorce court. Read full review

Matthew Sorrento

Beyond "Streep camp," Julie and Juila falls into the drone of current historical movies, namely, the time-travel period treatment. Read full review

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JohnP.

Dec 15, 2009

Great parity , Both lead characters attained thier lifelong goals . Terrific creativity and good stories.

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JohnF

Aug 10, 2009

It made me laugh and it made me cry. Streep is amazing. Amy Adams is delightful. Best of all the film introduces a whole new generation to Julia Child.

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JamesH.

Dec 11, 2009

Impressive. Meryl Streep

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Steve

Aug 16, 2009

Definitely a feel-good movie. There's really not any conflict in the plot other than Julie inexplicably detesting her Long Island apartment and her job. So, from that end there's really not much to it other than showing two stories side by side (really, the only thing the two Definitely a feel-good movie. There's really not any conflict in the plot other than Julie inexplicably detesting her Long Island apartment and her job. So, from that end there's really not much to it other than showing two stories side by side (really, the only thing the two women have in common is that they are married). Meryl Streep was unreal, and it was great to just watch her as Julia Child, one of the most charming and good-natured people to ever grace our pop-culture. Fun and funny...worth the price of admission.… Expand

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eTurkey

Feb 13, 2012

It's not just some of the food featured that's light and fluffy, but rather the context of this film. That's not to say Julie & Julia is a bad movie but if you were looking for a more serious and somber biopic then you may have to look elsewhere. The acting is marvelous with Meryl Streep theIt's not just some of the food featured that's light and fluffy, but rather the context of this film. That's not to say Julie & Julia is a bad movie but if you were looking for a more serious and somber biopic then you may have to look elsewhere. The acting is marvelous with Meryl Streep the standout, however that is to be expected by now. I do have another bone to pick though and it relates to the feeling that there's two features in one. I perhaps would have rated this flick much higher if the Julie Powell storyline was wiped altogether.… Expand

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Jan 5, 2011

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StevenO

Aug 22, 2009

Worst movies ever seen! Love both main actresses and was ruined by a bunch of keckling women who laughed at every word said. Would possibly liked the movies at home without the audience laughing at every word that wasn't funny. Meryl's husband was to unreal and too gay to be Worst movies ever seen! Love both main actresses and was ruined by a bunch of keckling women who laughed at every word said. Would possibly liked the movies at home without the audience laughing at every word that wasn't funny. Meryl's husband was to unreal and too gay to be realistic. Love him but didn't cut it! This was definitely a woman and gay man's movie. I'm gay and hated it!… Expand

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