The movie is based on a young writer stuck in an unpleasant job at the call center. To do something she enjoys, she decides to cook every recipe in "mastering the art of french cuisine" by Julia Child in a year. She decides to write a blog to motivate herself and document her progress. Slowly she gets so consumed by her blog that she puts everything, including her married life at stake.
Coincidentally, the story is also peppered with scenes of 1950s of Julia Child,an unbashed and enthusiastic woman, who is absolutely fond of eating. she enrolls herself to the cordon bleu institute, later collaborating on a book, which went on to become "mastering the art of french cuisine".
The relationships of both women is shown beautiful. Especially between Julia and Paul Child. his absolute devotion of Julia without being meek. Constantly encouraging, but also consoling her when things go wrong. I especially liked the scene where she gets a letter from her sister, stating the other is expecting a baby, unable to have one her self, she almost whispers to him, half crying, half laughing. "but I am happy Paul...I really am".
Somehow, the actors acting Julia Child and Paul Child's role are so good and so perfect, that Julie Powell's role is completely shadowed by them.
Incidentally the movie is based on a blog (The julie/Julia project) and later a book (Julie and Julia, 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 tiny kitchen that was later retitled Julie and Julia :my year of cooking dangerously).
Meryl Streep has acted so perfect as Julia Child, right from mannerisms, the stature and even the airy fluted voice. it seems as if she is Julia Child incarnate.
Stanly Tucci as Paul Child, inspite of his limited screen time, compliments Meryl streep's Julia Child and so does Stanley Tucci as Julie Powell (Linda Emond) 's husband. Another role that was too limited but I liked was Simone Beck's role.
I wont be amazed that I see this movie again. But of course, it will be only for Meryl Streep.
The next movie in pipeline for me (of course on monday for uninterruped viewing) is Saving Mr. Banks starring my two favourites, Emma Thompson and of course Hollywood Aamir khan mr. Tom Hanks.
Next review will ofcourse be a book...or maybe a movie or maybe a song..who knows...just hope procrastination doesnot possess me
Coincidentally, the story is also peppered with scenes of 1950s of Julia Child,an unbashed and enthusiastic woman, who is absolutely fond of eating. she enrolls herself to the cordon bleu institute, later collaborating on a book, which went on to become "mastering the art of french cuisine".
The relationships of both women is shown beautiful. Especially between Julia and Paul Child. his absolute devotion of Julia without being meek. Constantly encouraging, but also consoling her when things go wrong. I especially liked the scene where she gets a letter from her sister, stating the other is expecting a baby, unable to have one her self, she almost whispers to him, half crying, half laughing. "but I am happy Paul...I really am".
Somehow, the actors acting Julia Child and Paul Child's role are so good and so perfect, that Julie Powell's role is completely shadowed by them.
Incidentally the movie is based on a blog (The julie/Julia project) and later a book (Julie and Julia, 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 tiny kitchen that was later retitled Julie and Julia :my year of cooking dangerously).
Meryl Streep has acted so perfect as Julia Child, right from mannerisms, the stature and even the airy fluted voice. it seems as if she is Julia Child incarnate.
Stanly Tucci as Paul Child, inspite of his limited screen time, compliments Meryl streep's Julia Child and so does Stanley Tucci as Julie Powell (Linda Emond) 's husband. Another role that was too limited but I liked was Simone Beck's role.
I wont be amazed that I see this movie again. But of course, it will be only for Meryl Streep.
The next movie in pipeline for me (of course on monday for uninterruped viewing) is Saving Mr. Banks starring my two favourites, Emma Thompson and of course Hollywood Aamir khan mr. Tom Hanks.
Next review will ofcourse be a book...or maybe a movie or maybe a song..who knows...just hope procrastination doesnot possess me
