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In yet another indelible, Oscar-caliber performance, Meryl Streep embodies 6’2” Julia Child, perfectly capturing her sing-song, vowel-elongating vocal cadence, while Amy Adams is charming as her ardent admirer – and kudos to food stylist Susan Spungen for the appetizing dishes. Unfortunately, when the director is also the writer, there’s no one around to call a halt, so some of the scenes drone on too long. But that’s a minor quibble. On the Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, “Julie & Julia” is a foodie-friendly 9. Bon Appetit!