Adam, the one a little stranger.

Aww Adam...another advanced screening thanks to a friend! Love it. I read some reviews from people who saw this movie a while ago...a few were written by people who personally suffer from Asperger's. The ones I read were pretty consistent in saying the film painted the truest picture of Asperger's. If any of you don't know, the disorder is basically high-functioning autism...or in other words, social autism. They are unable to perceive human emotions other than their own...basically they can absorb and understand any literal reality but no nonverbal behaviors such as eye contact, facial expressions, etc.
I enjoyed every last minute of this movie up until the end. It was amazing...original and all around lovely. It is such a hopeful and inspiring story...
Given that this director/writer (Max Mayer) has only directed a few episodes of the West Wing and Alias and a few not-so-critically acclaimed films in the 90s, I think he really showed his true talent in this movie. Hugh Dancy plays the role of Adam perfectly. Adam's beauty and uniqueness is written all over every scene. Rose Byrne plays Adam's love interest, Beth. She also does a phenominal job. There is kind of a side-by-side storyline going on throughout involving Beth's father (Peter Gallager) and his career. At first when I watched it, I didn't think it was absolutely necessary...and still I'm not sure it is but I do appreciate the fact that it is a part of the story. But I don't think it contributes well to the ending. In my opinion, this movie ends with a stupid twist...nothing more, nothing less. Everything, and I mean everything...including the situation with her father, and her mother's advice...everything points to a different, more satisfying ending. I don't think I'll ever be sure of why they chose to make it the way they did.
I, unfortunately have to dock it a letter just because of that.
I give it a solid B. Don't get me wrong though, the movie is fantastic and worth seeing.
Best song from the movie:
Can't Go Back Now - The Weepies
Plastic Flowers - The Hiders
When You Find Me - Joshua Radin

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