Movie Review -> Julie & Julia

If you know me at all, you know that one of my biggest passions, next to scrapbooking, is FOOD. I love to cook. I love to read about cooking. I love recipes, measurements, onions, butter... I love watching chefs stir, wisk, and chop. When I'm in the kitchen putting together a new experiment, I feel complete. This is why I have a food ministry in the church and why I thoroughly enjoying encouraging others to cook more often. (Although this is not for me but for those who need to be inspired and encouraged)

This movie was absolutely everything I wanted it to be. It was hilarious, adorable, creative, and educational. Throughout the movie I laughed, I cried, I felt hunger, and I actually learned a trick or two. Meryl Streep played the most perfect Julia Child. There is NO other actress... and I mean, NO ONE who could have played a more perfect Julia Child, other than Mrs. Child herself. While watching this movie, I felt like I was watching the real Julia Child. I always thought she was such an adorable chef, but I never really knew what an amazing woman she really was. I never knew the road she took to become the woman we know--knew her as.

Amy Adams reminded me a lot of myself in this movie, so I empathized with her character quite a bit. This movie inspired me to want to cook even more than I already do. I know, that's a shocker, right? Seriously though... there is a lot I do... but then a lot I just don't do. Like, when I want a hollandaise sauce for my salmon and asparagus, I just use one of those instant packets at the grocery. But oh... how glorious would it be for me to whip up my own egg & butter perfection?? Yes, I think I must do this....

If you want a light-hearted, fun, inspiring movie to see, go see this. This movie is definitely for the ladies, but I do think men will get a kick out of it as well. You can't help but laugh at "Julie Child."

In a nutshell, it's amazing. Go see it. 5 out of 5 stars.