Gateway Cineplex 3
October 09, 2010
with Malcolm
Director: Ryan Murphy
Starring: Julia Roberts, Billy Crudup, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Richard Jenkins, Christine Hakim
It was after the Oscar this year when I found out that Julia Roberts will have another film (other than Valentine's Day -where she shared the screen with practically everyone in Hollywood) for which she top-billed the role of the writer Elizabeth Gilbert who wrote the book where the movie was based. I've been waiting for this film for like forever and It was only shown here two months after it's release in the States.
Was it worth the wait? I'd say Yes because Julia is simply one of my favorite actresses and seeing her being "Julia" again even though she's playing a real life character makes me love her even more. The film was engaging and funny at times--not very moving at all but it would make you think something about life. About freedom, choices --what exactly do you want to do in life?
My only problem with this film was that it tends to be a bit draggy. It was 2 hours and 22 minutes long and I'm like --Okay, so when does she go to India? My favorite part would have to be her Italian escapade. It makes me want to go to Rome --and seriously, I HAVE TO GO TO ITALY!
James Franco was very charming as usual but I did not really connect with his character while Javier Bardem on the otherhand was such a darling to watch!
I'd probably recommend this film to people who loves watching long "Julia Robert" films --I'm not expecting too much from this film because I really haven't read the book (which I ought to do soon) --but I'd say I really did enjoy it --it was really a feel good film.
Ratings: 7.5/10