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Adam (2009)

July. 29,2009
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7.1
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PG-13
| Drama Romance

Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.

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ShangLuda
2009/07/29

Admirable film.

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Nayan Gough
2009/07/30

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Kaelan Mccaffrey
2009/07/31

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

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Marva
2009/08/01

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

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joshfedderson
2009/08/02

I loved this movie, because it's a good movie but also because I have Asperger's syndrome as well. Watching this movie I could relate to Adam a lot. I am not a very social person, I get nervous around crowds and large groups of people. I feel awkward in a crowed and even with speaking with people. I have all the traits Adam has, but I have come a long way. I loved Adam and Beth's relationship in the movie. Beth is trying to understand Adam as best as she could, but it is so hard. I have had this happen to me many times, people have tried to understand me and my awkwardness. But that is just me, and I love who I am. Aspie's like Adam and me try to fit in to society, though it is very hard for us because we don't think like normal people do. In the movie Adam tries to show Beth the way he thinks but she does not click sometimes, in the end their relationship does not work out which really made me sad. But I also liked the ending because Beth cares for Adam still by sending him a copy of her children's book called "Adam" in the end she tells us that Adam showed her true love, one that is pure and that he was a real man. All the cast did great and it was a great movie, I hope this opens peoples eyes to Asperger's syndrome more, because I am reading now that it is becoming more common today. I give "Adam" a 10/10 and this is coming from someone like him. Adam and Beth's relationship reminds me of my own with my wife, we have been married for about a year now and my wife has her moments with me, but she has told me countless times that she loves me for who I am and that I should never be ashamed for who I am. What's beautiful too is that she to has Asperger's, we both have our moments but we get through them. I loved "Adam" and I think you will to.10/10 for Adam

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namashi_1
2009/08/03

'Adam' is an underrated film, that deserved a larger audience & a superior word of mouth over the years. This one's a Beautiful, Beautiful Film, about two strangers who later fall in love. 'Adam' Synopsis: Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.'Adam' isn't about a man's journey with his loneliness or Asperger's Syndrome, its indeed about how he Loves a women, who Loves him equally, despite him being beyond the ordinary stereotype. Its often a heartwarming, at times amusing & consistently cute love-story, treated simply.Max Mayer's Screenplay is top-notch. The Writing is arresting at all times & what we get eventually, is a strangely adorable love-story. Mayer's Direction is effective. Cinematography is well-done. Editing is good.Performance-Wise: Hugh Dancy as Adam, enacts the sensitive part with remarkable understanding, delivering a mature performance. But its Rose Byrne as his lady-love Beth, who dominates the show. Its a stellar performance from this talented actress! Peter Gallagher is excellent, as always. Amy Irving leaves a mark.On the whole, 'Adam' demands a viewing. Don't miss it.

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polinagirl-736-642682
2009/08/04

This movie was moving along in a lovely manner: amiable characters and a decent plot. The relationship that was presented between the two lovers was raw and genuine several times throughout the movie. HOWEVER, the end of the movie destroyed the central message of the expression of love through means far grander and more universal than just verbal and physical relations. The woman basically gave up on Adam in the end and was content with loving him only in her memories, a disappointment considering there could have been so much power in seeing the two lovers not overcome his aspergers, but rather embrace it as a part of their mutual love. The movie would have otherwise been a solid 8 if it were not for the end.

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Melissa
2009/08/05

I recorded this movie on TV and watched it only weeks later. At first I thought: "all right ,yet another Hollywood movie trying to tackle a "problem" winding up in some corny love drama." Here's where I was wrong...When I first met the character Adam (Hugh Dancy),who's struggling with the Asperger syndrome, I figured he would act according to the stereotype: weird, not sociable and what not.Well, he did but also did much more than that. Once again: I'm glad I was wrong.As the movie progresses and Adam meets his new neighbor Beth (Rose Byrne),they actually develop a relationship. But a relationship is never easy and clearly Max Mayer understands that. They both deal with real life issues like the loss of a loved one or getting fired. On top of that Beth deals with the Asperger of Adam too. It is realistic and romantic at the same time and carries you away for 99 min. of another view on what, until today, remains a taboo.Summarized: I really enjoyed this movie and Hugh Dancy did a marvelous job at putting down this character as believable as possible. Rose Byrne deserves all the credit as well. Together they did a hell of a job and clearly worked as a team. I recommend this movie for pretty much everyone. It doesn't matter if you're looking because it's about autism or because you like romantic movies. This movie will make you watch until the end.I promise.

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