It was wonderful - funny, heartfelt, informative, and a good time. Not a chick flick - you will love the scenes of Paris, the love story, the juxtaposition of women in the 1940s and the 21st century and most all the food! Don't believe the critics - Amy Adams does a great job being a devotee of Julia - her story of course is not in the same realm as the epic that was Julia Child's life. And of course who compares with Meryl Streep? No violence, dysfunctional families, or blood and gore except for the chicken in the Saturday night live skit. Just great entertainment.