An awesome movie for tweens and teens! Just some making out scenes and one F*** but thats all! 4 Stars!
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Julie & Julia
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Tempting Meryl Streep dramedy satisfies but doesn’t wow.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, friendship, gender issues
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Julie & Julia
Parents need to know that although this dramedy is ultimately upbeat, it isn't all sugary sweet. The protagonists -- strong female characters played by Amy Adams and Meryl Streep -- both undergo identity crises of sorts and must grapple with all that entails, a theme that may not appeal to tweens and under (though the soul-searching's not too deep). There's some swearing (including one use of "f--k"), and the movie's two married couples are comfortable displaying their physical affections, though there's no nudity or graphic love scenes.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Julie felt compelled to set such a lofty goal. Was it just about the cooking? What did she learn besides how to make great food? How is she similar to or different from Julia?
- How do the two characters stack up as role models?
- What's the film's take on women’s roles, both then and now? What about identity? What shapes your identity? Your work, your personal life, or both?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
"If you're into cooking, give this film a shot."
I think it did a good job of balancing scenes of Julie with scenes of Julia. it had a bit more swearing than I thought was required. But they needed some to show that the characters aren't perfect. they get angry, they get sassy. And when they do, (Covers Ears)
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
watch out for the bloody SNL spoof scene!
I thought this movie was great and my daughter and I read the CSM reviews before deciding to see it. She liked it a lot and it has even inspired her to learn some simple French cooking (omlets ala Julia Child style). However, there was a surprise scene with from SNL, Dan Ackroyd imitating Julia Child cutting up a chicken with blood spurting out all over the place after he/she chops off a finger. The movie characters are laughing hysterically at this but the blood freaked out my sensitive 9-year old. Oops! Just thought you'd like to know.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Kids My Age Will Love IT
Very funny, good role models, Meryl Streep is brilliant, as usual.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
The worst it gets is the language.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Finally able to thoroughly enjoy a movie without over-added profanity, sex and cheap humor!! You won't come out of the theatre having wasted your ticket money paying for a movie that endorsing everything you try to teach your kids NOT to do!! Different story line and just an all-around fun, cute movie.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Didn't hit the spot
I went into this movie prepared to be wowed. And I was, but with meryl streep. This is the first performance with Amy Adams where, honestly, she wasn't that great!!! Throughout the whole movie I was thinking, "Get back to Meryl Streep!" Stanley Tucci plays her husband, and does a good job too! Unfortunately, the whole "Amy-Adams-cooks-her-way-through-julia-childs-thing" just wasn't impressive. Great for a biography of Julia Childs, just not Julia!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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This movie is a great discussion-launcher. It is well made and weaves stories of two different women in two different eras each discovering what to do next. They both end up cooking, but for different reasons. They both have strong, supportive husbands. Without these guys, I don't think they would have succeeded with their new passions. This movie encourages people to take on something new and wait for the results. Like I said, great conversation-starter, especially for a tenn!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I thought the movie was great-and coming from me that's saying something. There is one "sex" scene. But it was tastefully done, because the couple was married. AND all that was shown was the back of Julie's bra as her husband carries her to the bed. But then it cuts to a totally different scene.Another thing would be the one use of the word f**k. It's sort of a random slap in the face, but that's pretty much the worst of the movie. Let's move on to the good parts, shall we? Also, this movie was pretty funny.It made me want to cook something too! And it it left ME with a good, happy feeling when it was over. =)
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
product placement
Product placement in film and television is a good discussion point for parents and children.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
okay, but needed work
Thid movie was okay. There was some sex and language, but it's an okay movie for 14 and up with a good message and positive role models.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Funny and Charming...Great Entertainment!
JULIE AND JULIA is a fun, charming, and funny movie that isn't perfect, but makes two enjoyable hours fly by. This is, for the most part, due to the two leading actresses: Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. They create in the film an atmosphere of fun and wit, helped by the script from writer/director Nora Ephron that is bursting with wit, charm, and laughs. The film has some strong but infrequent profanity. "D**n" is used three times (twice as "godd**n"), and "b**ch" is used four or five times. A character remarks that a noodle is "hot as a stiff c**k", and "f**k" is used once in a non-sexual context. Married couples are shown tumbling around a bit, but it is not explicit in any way. Both leads are great, strong role models.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for us older kids who saw julia child on tv . . .
--------- i sat there with tears behind my eyelids at re-seeing julia child (streep is spot on... ) and finding out she had a husband and colleagues (with whom she disagreements ) and that the book being published didn't fall in her lap - and laughing at her pecadillos and julie's literary trials and tribulations . . .
I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect chance to talk with kids about taking chances on something you believe in
Good characters - thoughtful people with good inter-personal skills
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
not for anyone
terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Streep is great, Adams, not so much...
This movie is what i would call a strict OK. The segments with Streep are definantly the highlights of the movie. Amy Adams segments are a little boring and quite lame... There's not that much to have to worry about in this, mostly language and stuff like that.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
funny Funny FUnny FUNny FUNNy FUNNY
i RELLY enjoined this movie. Very funny, good role models, and messages, nothing too iffy, a good feel good film, i think everyone would enjoy it. Funny, heart warming, and different. Kids, adults, teens, girls, boys, you'll all like it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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i wanted to eat every bite of it!
this was a fun, sweet, and very funny film. meryll streep was great as julia child, and amy adams added some fun flair to the package. there is a bit of sexual behavior, passonatley kissing couples fall into bed, but there's no nudity shown. there is a fare amount of language, but nothing outragous. overall a great film for kids 12+!
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great movie for teens.
The acting is excellent, and the script bounces along nicely. Very funny, and even inspired me to get into the kitchen and cook something!!
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| 78% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 67% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 44% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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