Julie & Julia
The movie will tell you that the movie is based on two true stories, and both stories are delightful. Perhaps, biographical in nature (afterall, aren't all "Based on a True Story" movies biographies of a sort?) the delivery is akin to to that of Sliding Doors.
The stars, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, portray real people who share a few similarities in life, and carry the viewer through the film as the plot progresses. It's a true delight to watch these two ladies working.
Without wanting to spoil the movie, I quote imdb.
"In 1949, Julia Child is in Paris, the wife of a diplomat, wondering how to spend her days. She tries hat making, bridge, and then cooking lessons at Cordon Bleu. There she discovers her passion. In 2002, Julie Powell, about to turn 30 and underemployed with an unpublished novel, decides to cook her way through "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" in a year and to blog about it. We go back and forth between these stories of two women learning to cook and finding success. Sympathetic, loving husbands support them both, and friendships, too, add zest. Written by jhailey@hotmail.com"
That about sums it up. It's an enchanting movie with splendid performances, and very easy to connect to. I recommend a viewing on a quiet evening.Score: A-
