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Meryl Streep
Also known as: Mary Louise Streep:Meryl Louise Streep
Born: June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey, United States
Nationality: American
Born: June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey, United States
Nationality: American
Filmography Cast Member
(2009) PG-13
(2009) R
(2008) PG-13
(2008) PG-13
(2007) R
(2007) R
(2007) PG-13
(2007) R
(2006) PG-13
(2006) PG-13
(2005) PG-13
(2004) R
(2004) PG
(2003) Unrated
(2002) PG-13
(2002) R
(1999) PG
(1998) PG-13
(1998) PG-13
(1997) PG-13
(1996) PG-13
(1995) PG-13
(1995) PG-13
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Vastly Overrated Fantasy About Vietnam
Reviewed by shanahan for The Deer Hunter at 2009-12-18 15:42:40
Reviewed by shanahan for The Deer Hunter at 2009-12-18 15:42:40
While this film has some beautiful moments - mostly in the Polish community of the small Pennsylvania town - it is a vastly overrated melodrama. No one involved in the film had any experience in the Vietnam War, so there are patent misrepresentations - the bamboo cage torture, for instance, and the Russian roulette game. And it hinges on a pseudo-spiritual, but actually hoked-up notion about "one clean shot" that means . . . well, nothing. (There is also a scene in which all the Asians seem to be a mindless, hysterical mass - something sensitive viewers will find offensive.) It's sad that such talented performers gave their all to such a study in Wagnerian overkill, but their efforts don't come anywhere near redeeming the film.
GOOD
Meryl Streep is just a joy as Julia Child, in one of her most graceful performances. Amy Adams is solid as Julie Powell, who decides to write a blog about cooking every recipe in Child's cookbook. Eat something before you enter the theater, or you'll be hungrier afterwards. The dishes shown might make even the VideoHound drool.
Nothing like taking one of America's gems and turning her into a cartoon character. I know we laughed when Dan Akroyd poked fun of Julia on SNL - but this woman was more than that.
The story idea of paralleling two women seemed brilliant but then the dialogue and the directing just succumbed to banality.
And then there was Meryl Streep -- professional movie reviewers loved her performance. I didn't. I was so offended by her portrayal plus the lack of meat in the story.
This is no way to remember Julia Child -- this movie is an injustice to a brilliant mind and a wonderful woman. Nora Efron should be ashamed that she is profiting off of this woman's life.
Doubt is this year's most well-acted drama. The plot revolves around a small Catholic school in the city where a seemingly friendly priest named Father Flynn is accused of molesting a young African-American boy. Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep) is on his case immediately while Sister James, (Amy Adams) another nun sides with the priest. The verdict is decided by the audience. All three actors deliver what they're best at: top notch acting. Also with an engaging, fascinating plot Doubt deserved its Oscar nominees one hundred percent
This movie SHOULD have been rated pg-13. I felt horrible when my little sister had to close her eyes due to the inapropriate scene in the movie. I could not watch the rest of it. That one scene ruined it for me and I thought they could have kept the actual content out.
As the public continues to argue over whether this film was miscast I will go and see it for a second time in the theater.This was one of very few movies in my lifetime that had me smiling from opening credits to closing credits.Toe tapping and very enjoyable.Julie Walters and Christine Baranski were the perfect addition to this cast and their performances alone make this movie worth seeing.
Events
Reviewed by Ventrillochef for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at 2008-08-15 15:55:58
Reviewed by Ventrillochef for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events at 2008-08-15 15:55:58
not one jim's best works ....but i'll say he made me laugh
My friend begged me to go. Yes, I knew I was going to see a musical. But really - can they please get through ONE conversation without bursting into song? Just one? The film seemed horribly miscast to me - the movie makers obviously wanted to say, "Hey Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan are in our movie." Too bad they seemed awkward and uncomfortable - let's face it - Meryl Streep is no Dancing Queen.
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Out of Africa is at the top of my list of movies to watch when I want to escape to another world and time. Also my all-time favorite movie. The scene in which Redford takes Streep up in an airplane for the first time allows you to feel the awe such a ride created.
can't afford Prada, but love this movie
Reviewed by black_canary for The Devil Wears Prada at 2008-03-11 17:02:07
Reviewed by black_canary for The Devil Wears Prada at 2008-03-11 17:02:07
I read the book and saw the move, both great. The movie differs from the book (I actually suggest seeing the movie first!). I really enjoyed it:) Lots of paws for this one. Woof!
For anyone who wants to see something close to perfection in acting and directing, this is it. Stunning in its depth on all fronts.
Arguably Eastwood's worst movie role ever - what was he thinking???
Reviewed by PeanutButterJellyTime for The Bridges of Madison County at 2008-03-10 16:27:37
Reviewed by PeanutButterJellyTime for The Bridges of Madison County at 2008-03-10 16:27:37
Clint fans beware. This is no "Dirty Harry," no "Hang 'Em High." Meryl Streep overplays her role, and is unable to keep her hands from her face throughout the entire film.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND - New Image and Anne Hathaway Q&A.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 2/19/2010; 607 words...Steve Carell; "Becoming Jane," in which she starred as Jane Austen; the smash hit "The Devil Wears Prada," with Meryl Streep; and Ang Lee's award-winning drama "Brokeback Mountain," with Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, for which she...
Oscar-Nominated Actor Alec Baldwin to be Honored at Boulder International Film Festival on Feb. 14.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 1/29/2010; 918+ words...Critics Award, and two Emmies for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. He appears in the film It's Complicated opposite Meryl Streep, which is still running in theatres. Baldwin was nominated for a Tony award for his role in A Streetcar Named Desire...
CreateSpace Teams Up With New Line, Sony Pictures and Lionsgate to Create Popular Movie and TV Soundtracks On-Demand.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 9/4/2009; 1677+ words...the CreateSpace on-demand service. CD soundtracks for popular August releases District 9, Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep, and The Time Traveler's Wife, starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana, are now available on Amazon.com through...
Blockbuster Announces Results of 'Julie & Julia' Inspired Poll: Do I Smell a Rat in the Kitchen?
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 8/21/2009; 1043+ words...of food," said Mike Mandzia, Director, Film Product with Blockbuster Inc. "The release of this movie starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams reminds us that there is a smorgasbord of films about food that you can dig into." The poll also asked...
Costumes and Props From Academy Award-Nominated Films: 'Frost/Nixon,' 'Milk' and 'Hellboy II' on Display at Universal Studios Hollywood's Attraction, 'The Universal Experience: Behind the Scenes of Universal Pictures,' Beginning February 17.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 3/6/2009; 1245+ words...statuette from "The Sting," awarded to Universal Pictures in 1973. Other movie memorabilia include wardrobe worn by Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan from the blockbuster, "Mamma Mia!" and the miniature stop-motion animation set pieces and figures...
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