Movie Info
Genre
Drama, RomanceRelease Date
July 29, 2009 (Limited)MPAA Rating
PG-13Duration
99 min.Studio
Fox Searchlight PicturesOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Max MayerProducer
Leslie Urdang, Miranda de Pencier, Dean VanechScreenwriter
Max MayerStarring
- Hugh Dancy as Adam
- Rose Byrne as Beth
- Peter Gallagher
- Amy Irving
- Frankie Faison
- Mark Linn-Baker
- Terry Walters
Movie Story
In movies, when two twentysomethings serendipitously wind up under the same Manhattan roof, witty repartee usually transpires, then sparks fly, and eventually they fall into bed. But the boy and the girl in Adam are no ordinary characters, and their romance is anything but familiar. Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer, encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment. A pleasant chemistry flows, but his awkwardness is perplexing. Whether avoiding eye contact or standing by blithely while Beth drags a heavy load up steep stairs, Adam seems utterly oblivious to social convention.
Then one night, Adam regales Beth with an elaborate outer-space light show. It's a magical moment, tainted slightly by his obsessively thorough astronomical explanation. Their connection is palpable. It becomes clear that Adam's inability to decipher nonverbal signals is beyond his control. And yet Beth doesn't balk. Their mutual interest tentatively takes root.
What makes this rare story about obstacles to human intimacy credible is its tremendous psychological wisdom; what makes it transcendent is the intelligence and authenticity radiating from actors Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne. Though their particular challenges are extraordinary, Beth and Adam's tricky relationship elucidates something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into discomfiting territory-and the shake-up can be liberating.
Reader's Reviews
A well-written script which reveals the many facets of the autistic world of Adam, the central character. His quirks would be turn-offs to the average girl, but Beth sees into the depths of Adam's character, and likes what she finds there!
posted by cfransen@yahoo.com on Jan 08, 2009
Beautifully acted, nicely written. A very enjoyable film of a highly unusual romance.
posted by Emmers on Jan 19, 2009One of my favorite films from Sundance. The acting is superb, and it's a moving romance. This film was the only one I saw to get a standing ovation at Sundance, and the first-time director Max Mayer was very moved by that. Can't wait to see it in theaters!
posted by MovieMaven on Jan 24, 2009it's very billiant
posted by giulietta on Mar 31, 2009
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posted by Ljcujkoc on Jul 15, 2009Brilliant film! Though the storyline is serious, its is presented in a beautiful way, incorporating humor, hard felt sentiments and emotions. Excellent work by Hugh Dancy as well!
posted by llamas02@hotmail.com on Jul 24, 2009So Moving! I loved it. Dancy is spectacular...and the music is so amazing. I have to get the soundtrack.
posted by jgoldsmith on Jul 27, 2009AMAZING! The performance Hugh Dancy gives is incredible. Especially during the intense scenes. What a heartwarming yet realistic story!
posted by sheenas. on Jul 28, 2009beautiful touching movie. if you haven't felt the deepest part of your soul in a while watch Adam.
posted by wendellarina on Jul 31, 2009As Mother of a young man about Adam's age, with Asperger's, this movie really hit home. I thought it was excellent and the acting and music was awesome!
posted by clear36 on Aug 26, 2009I cried so much in this movie, but it really is a happy story, in the end. I think this is one of the best movies i have ever seen. I Just hope one day i will change someone's life the way Beth changed Adam's. I want to make someone happy.
posted by AdamloverXoXo on Sep 01, 2009It was a realistic romantic drama about how Beth helped Adam become more of a normal person even though he had asberger syndrom. The ending is alittle different and suprising and not your average hollywood ending. It's an amazing movie. The story was great the cast was brillant and thats why it deserves 5 stars!
posted by Casey G on Sep 13, 2009I loved this movie so much and cried like a baby. It is a beautiful story line
posted by EstefVal on Sep 27, 2009very good and entertainning
posted by Adam on Nov 06, 2009