Comments on: My Review of “Julie & Julia” http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/ Food, Drink, and Everything Inbetween Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:19:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris Flett http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13578 Chris Flett Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:58:49 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13578 I started the book and couldn't get into it. I was thinking twice about seeing the movie. I found that it was an off/on switch. When Julia (Meryl) was on, I was mesmorized. When Julie (Amy) was on, I was holding my breath willing the movie to go back in time to the parts of Julia being in France. An okay movie that would have been great IF it had stayed with Julia the whole time. I started the book and couldn’t get into it. I was thinking twice about seeing the movie. I found that it was an off/on switch. When Julia (Meryl) was on, I was mesmorized. When Julie (Amy) was on, I was holding my breath willing the movie to go back in time to the parts of Julia being in France. An okay movie that would have been great IF it had stayed with Julia the whole time.

]]> By: Angie D in Ohio http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13556 Angie D in Ohio Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:36:20 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13556 I loved this movie.... especially the Julia Child experience in France. Julia Child was so passionate about french cooking and getting all the recipes right. In reading the book My Life in France, you discover Julia's sense of humor and passion. This is definitely a feel good movie.... and you simply must go see it. I loved this movie…. especially the Julia Child experience in France. Julia Child was so passionate about french cooking and getting all the recipes right. In reading the book My Life in France, you discover Julia’s sense of humor and passion. This is definitely a feel good movie…. and you simply must go see it.

]]> By: june2 http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13428 june2 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:47:14 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13428 I agree with Julia Hidy above. In Julie's blog we all KNEW she was at a super low point in her life and not at her best. She never, heh, tried to gloss over that. I think what she did was remarkable. I mean, who looks good even on paper when they're trying keep from being swallowed alive in an office cubicle and an otherwise grim existance? The disregard Julia Child expressed was unfortunate and so relative. I agree that Julie does come off as horribly whiny and pitiful for most of her blog, but again - we knew up front where she was at emotionally. Though it's something to strive for, not everyone is as strong of character as Julia Childs appears to have been, esp. in the low moments. She was iconic in that way and it led to her success. And she had an AWESOME husband who believed in her fully. That's a huge advantage. I agree with Julia Hidy above. In Julie’s blog we all KNEW she was at a super low point in her life and not at her best. She never, heh, tried to gloss over that. I think what she did was remarkable. I mean, who looks good even on paper when they’re trying keep from being swallowed alive in an office cubicle and an otherwise grim existance? The disregard Julia Child expressed was unfortunate and so relative. I agree that Julie does come off as horribly whiny and pitiful for most of her blog, but again – we knew up front where she was at emotionally.

Though it’s something to strive for, not everyone is as strong of character as Julia Childs appears to have been, esp. in the low moments. She was iconic in that way and it led to her success. And she had an AWESOME husband who believed in her fully. That’s a huge advantage.

]]> By: wasabi prime http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13423 wasabi prime Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:49:37 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13423 Agreed, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci stole the show. I still love Julie Powell because I read the book years ago and loved how real and honest she was with her own experiences, and the movie only touched on that aspect. Maybe Nora Ephron can retell the story through Julia Child's own memoirs, and just recast with the same actors! Agreed, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci stole the show. I still love Julie Powell because I read the book years ago and loved how real and honest she was with her own experiences, and the movie only touched on that aspect. Maybe Nora Ephron can retell the story through Julia Child’s own memoirs, and just recast with the same actors!

]]> By: Mark http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13418 Mark Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:49:32 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13418 I saw this movie not having read the book and only having a overview of the story. I have to admit it that can't be so kind, they should have dropped the Julie part and just continued on with the wonderful story of Julia. If I was not so involved with the food world and bloggers, I might have felt very differently and thought is was an overall entertaining movie. But, alas, it seemed very week given all the wonderful stories that could have connected food blogging with the rest of the world... Ouch! Sounding like sour-grapes on this one, but I just don't think we should sugar-coat the weakness of the Julie character in light of the fascinating story of Julia Child. I think will have to see it again with someone who has little knowledge of either character and see what they think of it... might be a little more fair to the work as a whole. I saw this movie not having read the book and only having a overview of the story. I have to admit it that can’t be so kind, they should have dropped the Julie part and just continued on with the wonderful story of Julia.

If I was not so involved with the food world and bloggers, I might have felt very differently and thought is was an overall entertaining movie. But, alas, it seemed very week given all the wonderful stories that could have connected food blogging with the rest of the world… Ouch! Sounding like sour-grapes on this one, but I just don’t think we should sugar-coat the weakness of the Julie character in light of the fascinating story of Julia Child.

I think will have to see it again with someone who has little knowledge of either character and see what they think of it… might be a little more fair to the work as a whole.

]]> By: j.cro http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13406 j.cro Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:42:59 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13406 I specifically read My Life in France and then Julie & Julia as soon as I heard this movie was coming out. My Life in France is an INCREDIBLE book!!! Julia Child is uproariously funny. Julie Powell on the other hand, well - she was a little bit whiny, which she admits to herself. Still, the concept of what she did was pretty interesting and kudos to her for turning her blog into something much bigger for herself. I saw the movie last night and laughed so, so much. If Meryl Streep doesn't win every accolade out there for her portrayal of Julia Child then those decision makers are blind, deaf and stupid. Not dumb, but actually stupid. I thought Amy Adams did a great job portraying Julie Powell and the intertwining story lines came off really well. I don't care, I loved the movie and I can't wait for it to come out on DVD so I can watch it whenever I want. I specifically read My Life in France and then Julie & Julia as soon as I heard this movie was coming out. My Life in France is an INCREDIBLE book!!! Julia Child is uproariously funny. Julie Powell on the other hand, well – she was a little bit whiny, which she admits to herself. Still, the concept of what she did was pretty interesting and kudos to her for turning her blog into something much bigger for herself.

I saw the movie last night and laughed so, so much. If Meryl Streep doesn’t win every accolade out there for her portrayal of Julia Child then those decision makers are blind, deaf and stupid. Not dumb, but actually stupid. I thought Amy Adams did a great job portraying Julie Powell and the intertwining story lines came off really well. I don’t care, I loved the movie and I can’t wait for it to come out on DVD so I can watch it whenever I want.

]]> By: summer http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13378 summer Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:36:00 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13378 I was kind of sad about the movie myself. All of Julie's BITE was gone. But I guess I kind of expected that. From watching the commercials, I could tell that Amy Adams, as much as I love her, seem too much of a Pollyanna for the "Julie" I related to from the book. But the real fault for that lies with the screenplay. Oh well, I did really LOVE the other half of the movie. Who can knock Julia's great line about the hot pasta straight from the boiling water? I was kind of sad about the movie myself. All of Julie’s BITE was gone. But I guess I kind of expected that. From watching the commercials, I could tell that Amy Adams, as much as I love her, seem too much of a Pollyanna for the “Julie” I related to from the book. But the real fault for that lies with the screenplay.
Oh well, I did really LOVE the other half of the movie. Who can knock Julia’s great line about the hot pasta straight from the boiling water?

]]> By: Martha http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13366 Martha Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:32:19 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13366 It's simply "all good"! It’s simply “all good”!

]]> By: Alex http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13364 Alex Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:24:29 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13364 Loved Meryl as Julia. As a young foodie I grew up watching Julia on PBS. "The French Chef "came on right after Sesame Street, so I started appreciating food as a very young viewer. As a chef, writer and cooking teacher I am inspired by her legacy. I beleive in destiny and know that I will make my mark in the culinary world... soon! We both are leos, in fact Julia's birthday was August 15th, mine the 16th. I know there is some truth to "faith in the stars". That along with hardwork, a creative spirit and not taking no for answer are the things that keep me focused and determined each day... thank you Julia for your fiesty spirit and your culinary endeavors. Loved Meryl as Julia. As a young foodie I grew up watching Julia on PBS. “The French Chef “came on right after Sesame Street, so I started appreciating food as a very young viewer. As a chef, writer and cooking teacher I am inspired by her legacy. I beleive in destiny and know that I will make my mark in the culinary world… soon! We both are leos, in fact Julia’s birthday was August 15th, mine the 16th. I know there is some truth to “faith in the stars”. That along with hardwork, a creative spirit and not taking no for answer are the things that keep me focused and determined each day… thank you Julia for your fiesty spirit and your culinary endeavors.

]]> By: Jen http://mattbites.com/2009/08/06/my-review-of-julie-julia/comment-page-1/#comment-13363 Jen Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:37:18 +0000 http://mattbites.com/?p=1366#comment-13363 I have to agree with The Italian Dish. I saw the movie last night and it was very poignant for me. I lived in London as an expat with my husband following him for his job. I went to the Cordon Bleu much like Julia did trying to find myself. In a way, I started blogging like Julie these days as a continuation of that. Meryl Streep was truly amazing and brought to life the character of Julia. Yes, that was the more intriguing part of the movie but I think it unfair to bash Julie for her role in the story. I don't think she set out to create a "gimmick" and reach stardom on someone else's coattails. Like many of us women out there who have been attempting to find our way, Julie was looking for something more in her life. She found it through this journey and I applaud her for that. Obviously, this struck a cord with me in a very different way than it did for the commenter Craig. I have to agree with The Italian Dish. I saw the movie last night and it was very poignant for me. I lived in London as an expat with my husband following him for his job. I went to the Cordon Bleu much like Julia did trying to find myself. In a way, I started blogging like Julie these days as a continuation of that. Meryl Streep was truly amazing and brought to life the character of Julia. Yes, that was the more intriguing part of the movie but I think it unfair to bash Julie for her role in the story. I don’t think she set out to create a “gimmick” and reach stardom on someone else’s coattails. Like many of us women out there who have been attempting to find our way, Julie was looking for something more in her life. She found it through this journey and I applaud her for that. Obviously, this struck a cord with me in a very different way than it did for the commenter Craig.

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