Movie #61 "Adam" is a quiet gem that I recommend. It concerns an Asperger Syndrome guy who wants desperately to fit in ---- to find love ------ to be accepted. As the movie points out, those with this syndrome CAN and sometimes DO find these things and he's smart enough to know that and to try to achieve his goals. He meets up with Beth who lives in the same apartment complex , and her journey through this film is an interesting one, too. She's attracted to Adam's uniqueness, genuineness and naivete, but is troubled that the school counselor says he's not datable material with social problems. She likes him so much she can almost live with that ----- and together they share many great things; that is, until the rest of the world comes crashing in. There's a subtlety in this film that I welcomed. More movies like this should be made and seen by those who would appreciate its honesty, quirkiness and genuineness.
Average rating: 3.838
I give it 4 stars.
Adam
(2009) PG-13
When beautiful teacher Beth (Rose Byrne) moves into a nearby apartment, strangely awkward Adam (Hugh Dancy), who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, breaks through his limited social abilities and flirts with the young woman in this moving romance. Beth responds to Adam's unusual courtship, and as they overcome the obstacles to intimacy, they learn how to face life's other challenges. Max Mayer directs, while Peter Gallagher and Amy Irving co-star.
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