Julia

A warm and affectionate project that adores its subject and serves as cinematic comfort food.

A robust documentary portrait of the late TV chef from directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West.

Feels like a redundant tribute, with something very indulgent about the “foodie” rhapsodising.

"Julia," a brisk documentary survey of Julia Child's life, is warmly admiring. This makes sense, as there's lots to admire.

"Julia" is full of irresistible clips and interviews with its subject, trilling and burbling with her trademark enthusiasm, reminding her viewers that anything was possible and that mistakes are how cooks learn.

Julia is a thorough documentary, concise in a way that's ideal for the casual couch surfer. Like Child, the film's a delight, but slightly unlike her, Julia doesn't bring any new techniques to the table of biographical documentaries.

abundant footage of Julia Child and her extravagantly distinctive voice, impressive stature (6’3”), and irresistible joie de vivre… the documentary, is just as fascinating, inspirational and fun as Julia Child.

The show is a ton of fun, and while we know her show-within-a-show becomes a huge success, there are still plenty of stakes to hold us, with Julia fighting male institutions the whole way.

While it doesn't always dig quite as deep in Child's life as one may wish, Julia is nevertheless charming cinematic comfort food that is sure to still move many fans of the famed cooking idol.

A tribute to Julia Child's enthusiasm and her inimitable love of cooking.