Even if you can ignore the amazing recipes covered in the film, with colorful, taste-worthy shots of the dishes Julie (Amy Adams) cooks up, you can't help but admire the sheer genius in Julia Child (Meryl Streep), who embraces the French style of cooking with a flair only she can. The film captures the entire sensual experience of food, the French life, and the satisfaction that comes from a well-cooked meal. It is not without ups and downs although some are to be expected (no spoilers I hope!) from the viewer, but one still feels for the heroines in each story.