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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 5:57 am
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
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 10:11 am
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. 
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, December 18, 2009 - 6:24 am
I enjoyed my RedBox rental of this movie. 
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 1:17 pm
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.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 1:30 pm
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.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 3:15 pm
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
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 3:28 pm
Julie and Julia was the first movie I saw with Amy Adams, so I had no problem with her, either.
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 9:37 pm
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?
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 11:00 pm
Whoops - wrong thread!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:26 am
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!!! 
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:34 am
I haven't seen it yet, Vacanick! Everyone says it is wonderful. I hear the book is even better.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:59 am
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.)
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 11:01 am
I haven't seen it either.

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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 5:31 am
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.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 10:41 am
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.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 2:07 pm
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.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 2:18 pm
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!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 3:26 pm
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.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 4:41 pm
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.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 8:30 am
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.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 9:10 am
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.
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