Meryl Streep never ceases to amaze me. She is a chameleon who becomes each and every character she portrays. Amy Adams was very good in her role (but will never have Meryl's range and depth). The movie was funny and poignant and evoked both laughter and tears. It is both a love story and one about the joy of eating, especially with loved ones. The only flaw in the movie was a lack of lead up time to a snag that occurs in Julie's relationship with her husband. It happened too abruptly and was not wholly believable. However, all in all, this movie was one of the best I have seen in long, long time.