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Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 5:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
at least they mentioned the fact that julia didn't like the blog in the movie. they could have left it out.
it's funny, the movie made me like her more than I ever did when she was alive. those comments confirm my previous opinion of her. i think i am going to stick with my movie impression of her! LOL

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
After reading Julia's book, My Life in France, I had the distinct impression that Julia did have one of her father's characteristics - very strong opinions. She obviously had great love for her husband and food, and I think that seeing someone treat her life's passion in a rather cavalier manner may have been too much for an "old schooler" like her. I'm quite impressed with both women, but at 90 years old, I doubt Julia was looking for more fan adulation. Politeness would have been nice, though. :-)

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Friday, December 18, 2009 - 6:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed my RedBox rental of this movie.

Willsfan
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09-04-2000

Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Willsfan a private message Print Post    
I watched this movie New Years day and it was good, but it could have been a better movie if someone else had played Julie. Amy Adams was not a good choice because I kept expecting her to burst into song or start making a dress out of the curtains like she did when she played Giselle in the movie, Enchanted. I tried very hard to see her as Julie & not Giselle. She just isn't good in a more serious role. IMO.
I realize some people thought she did a great job and it's good that they enjoyed her in that role.

I totally agree with everyone that said Meryl did a wonderful job portraying Julia.

I loved the chocolate cake scene. Julie's husband, Eric was as fond of eating his wife's cooking as Paul Child. Paul & Julia were made for each other.
I will probably watch it again when it comes on a cable channel.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
WF, jinx! I just today remarked to a friend that AMY ADAMS irritates the crap outta me. She has that singsongy whiny little girl voice that just rubs me the wrong way.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
it's funny how everyone sees things differently, i had no problem with Amy as Julie. I could separate her easliy from Gisele. Now, I really would love it if Brad Pitt actually played a different character in his movies rather than always the same one! LOL

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Julie and Julia was the first movie I saw with Amy Adams, so I had no problem with her, either.

Gidget
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07-28-2002

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gidget a private message Print Post    
I saw the movie today. Meryl was brilliant as usual. I adore Amy but she wasn't given much to work with.

Later I read the blog and frankly I don't like Julie one bit. I never paid Julia much attention but I watched a YouTube today and am going to try to make a proper omelette.

Julia was an interesting woman who lived a remarkable life of accomplishments. Julie has had her 15 minutes. Goodbye and good luck. I can't spell Bon Apetite?


Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 11:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Whoops - wrong thread!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I think I'm the last person to see Julie and Julia ... loved it!! Agree with others that the Julie story was a bit boring. I think they could have made the entire story around Meryl's Julia and it would have been just as wonderful!! Meryl is amazing!!!

Hermione69
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07-23-2002

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I haven't seen it yet, Vacanick! Everyone says it is wonderful. I hear the book is even better.

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
I received the book as a Christmas present. I believe I am still stuck on Chapter 3. (I actually read 2 pages today.)

The Julie character (the author) is sooooo "Woe, poor me".

She bores me so far, and if I believed in antidepressants, I would tell her to take some.

I did get to read a 1/2 page of Paul taking off in 1944 to India. That is the more interesting part.

I will continue to slosh through the book but it will take quite a while.

I'm re-reading the Hobbit and this is a more fun and entertaining book.

(I realize I am in the movie section when my posts are about books. Hard to seperate the two at times.)

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
I haven't seen it either.


Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 5:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
A friend gave me a copy of the movie to watch. I love Meryl Streep and I love Julia Childs, but I really really didn't like the movie. Can't put my finger on it, but I couldn't wait for it to be over.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
I saw it while on my birthday cruise, Huk, and I wasn't smitten either. Julia (or Meryl's portrayal of her) was just too over-the-top for my liking. Her 'joie de vivre' just got on my damned nerves, LOL.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
I'm glad I'm not the only one. I didn't want to say anything because everyone else enjoyed it so much, but now I can come out of the closet. I saw the Oscar screener of it maybe 2 months ago and...feh. Streep, as usual, was completely over the top and annoying; the film itself was poorly paced and disjointed. I did like Amy Adams, though. I think she's one of the best actresses working today.

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
I think I am up to chapter 4 now.

Julie is crying about her purple wine eggs and her mother is coming and she still hasn't unpacked from the move.

Maybe I need to start a blog about myself reading this stupid book.

"Why now?" "why, why, why?"

"You can stop at any time!"

I'll reply in a whinning voice, "But I can't!" (sob... sob...)

Aye, yay, yay!

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Sometimes I wonder if actresses like Meryl Streep become such well known personalities that it makes it difficult for them to convincingly play another well known personality? Sort of being a victim of their own success. All the viewer sees is Meryl Streep.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
After reading Julia's book, "My Life in France," I thought Meryl captured her personality well. Julia on paper is a force of nature - I can't imagine how strong she would be in real life. But her enthusiasm was absolutely contagious.

Love the different takes on movies/actors and what we all like or don't like.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, the was the case with me regarding Sally Field. I think in Sybil she has a big screaming scene. At the end of Steel Magnolias, Sally's character loses it and screams due to the death of her daughter. All I could hear was Sybil. Any time Sally has a screaming, ranting, frustrated-character fit on screen, I hear and see Sybil.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 9:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Even watching Meryl in RL at any of the award shows, she seems very over-the-top. She has either become very eccentric and quirky or she is just acting that way. I can never tell which but whatever one, it is annoying to listen to her giving her acceptance speech. Another one following in that vein is Drew Barrymore...ramble,. ramble, ramble.