Film - Julie and Julia

What a joyous experience it was to watch this movie! There are so many things to like. For one, it is a smartly written script by Nora Ephron. You might think that this was just a film adaptation of Julie Powell's book "Julie & Julia" but you'd only be correct in part. Powell's book is half of the story - the half describing the efforts of a young bureaucrat who, while struggling to find a sense of self, tackles all the recipes in "The Art of French Cooking." Ephron intertwines this story perfectly with the life Julia Child herself, adapting from Child's "My Life in France."



The performances are also stellar. If Meryl Streep got a nomination for her work in "The Devil Wears Prada," then one would hope she gets the same recognition for her hilarious and yet dead-on portrayal of Julia Child.

And also - it was so refreshing to see a movie featuring great husbands. We see tons of stories where guys make nice love interests- but how do those men stand the test of time? Supportive, funny, smart and sexy - these are some great dudes.

It might be a bit of an overstatement, but I do truly believe that this is the type of movie I'd like to see land one of those bonus 5 Best Picture nominations. It was smartly crafted, featured superb performances, and made you feel great. Can a feel-good movie be deserving of a nomination? With ten spots open it's a possibility.