This is a real gem of a movie, very funny but also very real. We found it on Netflix streaming movies.Lou Taylor Pucci is 25-yr-old Luke who has one of the forms of autism. He is very bright but also very socially awkward, partly because his grandmother took him out of special school to home school him, and wanted him to take his time, getting a high school diploma in his 20s.His mother had abandoned him to her parents, his grandparents, when he was a young boy. But now, with grandma deceased and grandpa exhibiting signs of early dementia, Luke is forced to go with his Uncle Paul's family.Cary Elwes is very appropriate as Uncle Paul, married to Kristin Bauer van Straten as Aunt Cindy. They have two teenagers, Cousin Brad and Cousin Megan. But aunt and uncle aren't getting along too well, partly because she is such a beotch, and Luke overhears them fussing about him having to live there. So Luke decides he will just have to get a job so that he can be self-sufficient.All this creates many interesting situations and Luke proves that he is very adaptable. He takes the advice seriously, a man doesn't whine he figures out what needs to be done and he does it. He learns the fine art of saying things that will make other people more receptive, and after some trial period lands a job.I can't say enough about how well Pucci creates the character of Luke, always playing him just right, not for sympathy but in recognition of his unique talents and perspectives. A fine entertaining movie.Filmed in Sault St Marie Michigan and Canada.

The story takes a true perspective of an autistic mind highlighting the benefits of those with it. Society dictates the limits of those on the spectrum and this film discards those limitations replacing them with a new "lens" to view our limitations as challenges to overcome. The leading actor portrays one side of the autism spectrum very well. Facial expressions or body language was typical of those on spectrum. The simplified view of complicated matters were researched well and written with tact. While the story line is slow at first, it picks up and is worth the wait. Seth Green plays the role of supervisor on the autism spectrum with his typical comedy highlighting some of the humorous behaviors typical of those on the high functioning end. Overall, this story gives a realistic view into one of the autistic worlds that affects so many now.

Just finished watching this flick for the 2nd time and "Luke" and was still captivated.I immediately got all the movies I could find with Lou in them and due to bad parts in bad movies he would always remain a bit part actor in flop movies...How Hollywood ignored this movie and Lou's performance is beyond me...Could compare this flick to "Forrest Gump"...so have a box of tissues at hand.I know I'll be watching this a 3rd time soon.There's so much crap out there and its a mystery how some get financing The supporting cast does well to set the stage for Luke...Good writing, editing, etc make this a very watchable flick...SO, if you get the chance, pick of this flick and enjoy...you'll be glad you did.

I got surprised that the rate of this movie is below 6.It was not so bad actually.The actor of title role was playing good.His way of speaking made me uncomfortable. because it made me feel the character's, Luke's anxiety.I felt as if it was real.The story is not so new. its old fashion theme. but it was as well-made as Perks of being a wallflower.But after his geeky colleague appeared, it got boring a little bit.in total, it was not so bad.