It's been a while since Julia Roberts has had a huge role in a big budget movie, but here she is. She is Liz Gilbert in Eat, Pray, Love new at the box office this week. This of course, based on the wildly popular book of the same name that swept the country and is certain to do it again now that this movie is in theaters.
EPL is the true story of Liz Gilbert, who is a freelance writer that goes on this fantastic year long journey to heal what ails her heart. She goes through a very painful divorce that leaves her feeling empty. But it seems, it is the wake up call to finally face her emotional demons head on and do the extraordinary to heal herself. To make some real changes and break the troubled cycle of her life - expecting others, (mainly men) to make her feel good about herself. She takes a year off, and ventures to Italy, India, and Indonesia, Each one represents a different facet of her healing and also gives her a new set of challenges.
In Italy, she takes the first steps by virtually eating herself silly. She also takes a cue from many of the native people she meets that life should be lived at a slower pace. She then goes to pray with a Guru in India, and learns the art of meditation. And finally to Indonesia to study with a"medicine man" and learn really how to look at herself more honestly than ever before. One of this stories real strengths is, that her problems are highly relatable to many women. Although her means, resources and methods are not. A really nice trip as fans can live vicariously through her on the screen.
Julia Roberts is really good here as this is the biggest role for her since Erin Brockovitch years ago. Although there are many good supporting cast members and characters surrounding her, make no mistake. This is a Julia Roberts movie, and she rises up and really takes command of a very demanding role. She really takes on the persona of our lead character, and even though it's Julia Roberts, great care was taken to make her the average woman. And that was really well done.
As many felt about the book, there are some slow moments in this movie, and it's certainly not perfect, but this is pretty well done. This will also spur much after movie chat over coffee, and that's always a good thing. With summer winding down, it's great to have a real nice adult movie that will take charge at the box office. Great for a group, or a date.
Eat, Pray, Love. Julia's back. Always great to have one of Hollywood's biggest stars do well at the movies. Well done.
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