the acting is superb by the whole cast, Meryl Streep's magnificent portrayal of Julia Child instead of overshadowing her fellow actors, they all complement each other in ways rarely achieved by casting and the director further, it reminds that in our busy world, paying attention to what we eat and the enormous enjoyment of the whole process -from shopping, preparing and eating- are elements of life we more often than not ignore in our rush to get wherever we are going. and if anyone has doubts as to the existence of a higher being, the wondrous intricacies of French cooking are a delicious way of dispelling any doubts
contrary to the Da Vinci Code, I had not read the book, as such had no preconceived notions of the plot and outcome.
in addition to a most interesting plot and surprise ending-in the backdrop of the eternal religious arguments- the photography and the music alone are worth the time spent watching the movie.
then, with Ron Howard at the helm, we can not but expect the best