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

... and you will have to watch a lot of movies, stay up a lot of nights, eat a lot of junk food, and write a lot of IMDb reviews to find better chemistry than that between Rose Byrne and Dancy.Rose Byrne is not merely good, she is great. Her face is virtually made of liquid plastic and you barely realize that she is telegraphing individual emotions to the viewer before she herself even has a chance to register them.Dancy's role is perhaps a tad overwritten, especially because, in the period since the film was made, medicine has not been kind to AS and seems determined to relegate it to merely "one constellation in the wide spectrum of Autism" as opposed to a condition of its own, telethon-worthy But that is a Hollywood thing --- when you think of Dustin Hoffman setting the bar in RAIN MAN, you actually become grateful they didn't drag Adam to the nearest casino to see if he could count cards It is a good, solid, very engaging rom-com that, through no fault of its own, has been cast into the dustbin of film history and branded a "disease" film instead of a work of entertainment and joy.Which suggests that, if the writer did not have AS, perhaps the publicist did...?

I bought 'Adam' on a bit of a whim really. I didn't really know any of the actors involved or much about Aspergers itself so I went into it without any preconceptions.What follows is a strange mix of Drama and Romantic Comedy with the relationship between the two leads being both complex and at times heartwarming. I think the DVD sleeve makes it out to be more of a fluffy Rom-com than what it actually is and the mental illness side is as much a part of it as the lighter moments.I know some people have been negative about the ending but for me it is an ultimately hopeful one that breaks the conventions that we are normally used to in films these days. This isn't a film you can easily put into a genre category but if you stick with it, it is a charming film.

As far as formulaic romcoms go, this one bears little resemblance to the rest. True, like other Hollywood romcoms it features strikingly gorgeous actors who might make you yell at the screen "oh boo hoo! How could anyone who looks like you have any problems in life?!?" But aside from that minor flaw, it's a very human story with a powerful, realistic message about love & living outside the social norm.I'm not an expert on Aspberger's syndrome--my only knowledge coming from movies like "Temple Grandin", "Phoebe in Wonderland" and now "Adam"--so I won't try to tell you if Hugh Dancy's portrayal was accurate. But I can say that he was genuine, convincing and endearing (or at least as endearing as you can be while playing the role of someone who doesn't really display emotions).What I really liked about this film was the subtle allusions to the children's book "The Little Prince" (original French "Le Petit Prince", if you remember being forced to read that in 10th grade foreign language). In that regard, it weaves 3 themes of childhood, astronomy and love together and provides a very satisfying story.This film has been described with a lot of clichés that may lead you to expect certain things, but don't be fooled. The story is as unpredictable as the audience's reaction. (Aside: don't you hate it when critics use the words "feel-good" & "heartwarming", or alternately "bittersweet" & "heartbreaking"? DON'T TELL ME HOW I'M SUPPOSED TO FEEL, DAMMIT!!) All I'll say is, if you like your movies slightly off the beaten path, then this is a good one for you to check out. Other great anti-romcoms include "Forget Paris" with Billy Crystal & Debra Winger, "Pumpkin" with Christina Ricci, and the much-maligned gem "All About Steve" with Sandra Bullock.