We went with high expectations! The sets, costuming, light and Ms. Streep's acting (of course) all delivered. Where we were left wanting was in the actual process or development of the central characters as cooks! I gather that the central plot line Ms Ephron followed was development of the women and their mates. But the couple characters were lightly enough sketched that it felt more like a "soupçon" and not a satiating "bon repas."
Nice enough movie for kids. While the animation was exciting to watch, the plot was too predictable to hold an adult's attention for 90 minutes. Humor sprinkled throughout was appreciated.