Preview: Julie & Julia (2009)

Synopsis:

The film follows two stories: the rise to prominence of legendary chef Julia Child and the young woman who took her cookbook and decided to make every recipe in it within one year.

• Poster: B-; C

Review:

The text is a bit too big in spots and there's nothing phenomenal about it, but the odd colored eggs, one clearly leaning on the other, makes for a profound statement even if it is fairly obvious.

I much prefer the first poster released as this is a fairly standard issue poster, separating the two title characters by the title. The colors are weak and uninteresting and the choices of images is hardly worth noticing.

• Trailer: C+

Review:

Meryl Streep is the queen of accents, but from the looks of this trailer, this looks like one accent too far as she only slightly bears any resemblance to Julia Child and sounds similar, but not quite authentic enough. Amy Adams, however, looks far more impressive as she finally takes on a role as a strong woman.

Oscar Prospects:

The Academy LOVES Meryl Streep. She has to be a contender for Best Actress, though Amy Adams could actually beat her to a nod. The film itself, however, isn't likely to spark much anticipation or excitement among Academy voters.

Release Date:

• August 7, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

A misguided film of differing expectations saved only by its performances.

• Full Review: Julie & Julia

-Wesley Lovell (May 10, 2009) Original

-Wesley Lovell (July 12, 2009) New Poster; Buy the Poster Enabled

-Wesley Lovell (April 4, 2010) Added Review Link