Julie & Julia (2009)

Errigo finds the film deliciously funny and warming, with a winning love story. She especially praises Meryl Streep’s performance as Julia Child, calling it brilliant and deeply touching.

Parsons recommends the film and finds it superb on several levels. He especially praises Meryl Streep’s deeply convincing portrayal of Julia Child.

Philip French finds the film delightful, civilised and engaging, with Meryl Streep’s affectionate, humorous portrayal of Julia Child a highlight. He faults the film for omitting British cook Elizabeth David’s contribution to popularising French and Mediterranean cooking.

The review is positive about the film. It especially praises Meryl Streep’s lively, humorous portrayal of Julia Child.

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Callahan finds the film charming but ultimately overlong and too lovey-dovey. He praises Meryl Streep’s lively portrayal of Julia Child and the believable marriage she creates with Stanley Tucci.

Caplan gives the film three out of five, indicating a qualified verdict. The available excerpt introduces Ephron’s adaptation of two foodie memoirs but does not reveal what Caplan singles out for praise or criticism.

Phipps finds the film uneven, with Julia Child’s story charming and Julie Powell’s side shallow by comparison. He praises Meryl Streep’s thoughtful portrayal of Child and the domestic rapport she shares with Stanley Tucci.

The critic finds the film enjoyable but ultimately a mixed blessing, wishing it offered a more nuanced portrait of its women. He praises Meryl Streep’s uncanny performance and the inviting cinematography and score, while faulting the parallel story for diminishing Julia Child’s experiences.

Crowther finds the film slow and unengaging, with Julie’s story lacking a compelling reason to care. She praises Meryl Streep’s spirited, funny performance as Julia Child, supported by Stanley Tucci.

Chang finds the film overstuffed and overly neat in its pairing of Julia Child’s biography with Julie Powell’s story. He praises Meryl Streep’s warm, funny performance but faults the film for trivializing Child’s legacy and missing opportunities for vivid food imagery.

The critic finds the film delightful, clever and substantial, despite its occasionally overly light approach. They single out the fizzing chemistry between Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci as especially warming and fun.

The critic finds the film entertaining, amusing, and beautifully told, despite some reservations about its caricatured moments. She especially praises Stanley Tucci’s grounded, tender performance as Julia Child’s husband.

Wilkinson finds the film a satisfying, warm-hearted meal, though Julie’s story pales beside Julia’s. She especially praises Meryl Streep’s complete inhabitation of Julia Child.