I went to see this movie yesterday at the first showing. Meryl Streep is amazing and she has definitely captured the essence of Julia Child. If Julia was alive I am sure she would approve of her performance. Amy Adams is good in the supportive role and she is defintiely a "up and coming actress". Go see this movie. You'll not be disappointed.
I went on the first day showing for this movie and loved, loved it. The characters were very funny and really seemed to work well together. All in all a very funny and romantic movie.