Julia

Name: Julia
Genre: Documentary
Released: November 12, 2021
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 69
Cast: José Andrés, Julia Child, Peter Brownlee

2021

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: November 12, 2021 | PG-13

Starring: José Andrés, Julia Child, Peter Brownlee

Summary: Julia brings to life the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's 12 year struggleJulia brings to life the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's 12 year struggle to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, and her rapid ascent to become the country’s most unlikely television star. It’s the empowering story of a woman who found her purpose – and her fame – at 50, and took America along on the whole delicious journey. [Sony Pictures Classics]… Expand

Director: Betsy West and Julie Cohen

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 95 min

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Karen Gordon

Nov 29, 2021

It’s an easygoing, highly enjoyable look at the life and considerable influence of Julia Child. Read full review

Peter Rainer

Nov 19, 2021

Certainly few people on the planet were more interested in food than Child, and, judging from this movie, few people are as interesting. Read full review

Andrew Crump

Nov 10, 2021

Julia, with all of its intimate, personal and professional accounts of her character and her rise to fame, is an interesting movie: Thoroughly enjoyable, brimming with things to say, constructed in a manner that ducks pretense for relatability. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Sep 3, 2021

While it might not be as revolutionary as its subject, Julia celebrates not only the woman but also her joy and passion for the creation and consumption of delicious food. Just be warned: It’s not a film to watch on an empty stomach. Read full review

Matthew Passantino

Sep 15, 2021

The directors’ reverence is clear, but they don’t shy away from giving a three-dimensional examination of their subject. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Sep 3, 2021

At just 95 minutes, Cohen and West hit the bullet points of Child’s life, much of it told through her own archival interviews and personal letters and diary entries, but bigger questions linger. It’s a delicious meal, but it often feels a touch undercooked. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Apr 7, 2022

Without that initial fanbase buy-in, Julia feels like a redundant tribute, with something very indulgent about the “foodie” rhapsodising. Read full review

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Brent_Marchant

Nov 21, 2021

Who would have thought that a middle-aged woman with a lilting voice and an eccentric manner would become a pop culture icon? But that's precisely what happened with chef Julia Child, who brought the joy of cooking and eating into the mainstream at a time when most Americans gave it preciousWho would have thought that a middle-aged woman with a lilting voice and an eccentric manner would become a pop culture icon? But that's precisely what happened with chef Julia Child, who brought the joy of cooking and eating into the mainstream at a time when most Americans gave it precious little thought. Through the publication of her seminal cook book "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and her myriad television appearances, she brought a new appreciation for the art of the kitchen into the lives of many, serving as meticulous instructor, courageous mentor and eclectic culinary tour guide. In the process, she also single-handedly gave birth to the television cooking show and lent ample credibility to the value of the struggling public television network. And, through it all, the public was treated to the antics of a truly American original, one whose animated and quirky presentation style was as delicious as what she was preparing in her kitchen. What's more, audiences are introduced to Julia the individual, the secretary who worked for the OSS in Asia during World War II, the romantic who fell madly in love with her husband, the activist who was an ardent voice for the pro choice movement and AIDS victims, and the generous supporter of aspiring chefs. Directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West serve up a sumptuous buffet of archive footage, recent interviews with friends and colleagues, and gorgeously filmed food that will send viewers on a beeline to the nearest gourmet restaurant upon leaving the theater. Fans of Julia and the art of cooking owe it to themselves to see this lovingly assembled tribute to an icon who accomplished and contributed so much and made it look easy -- and fun.… Expand

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