Adam

Adam (2009) directed by Max Mayer and staring Hugh Dancy (some may know him from Confessions of a Shopaholic) and Rose Bryn. Hugh Dancy plays, Adam, a twenty nine year old man who has Asperger’s Syndrome and struggles to find another job so he can keep his New York apartment. Shortly after his father dies he meets his neighbor that lives above him, Beth, played by Rose Bryn. He immediately starts talking to her about outer space and the rest, you’ll have to see for yourself.

From what I know from experience and research, the Asperger’s syndrome in the film correctly portrays actual Asperger’s. Adam has difficulty socializing in large groups of people he doesn’t know and often talks too much when he gets excited about a topic. Adam also struggles to keep eye contact and has trouble figuring out what other people are thinking. Hugh Dancy makes his role very believable and charming. By the end of the movie, I was a little surprised that it didn’t follow the tradition Hollywood ending; although, maybe not so surprising since it wasn’t a main-stream film. If you are interested in Asperger’s or are just in the mood for a good romantic drama Adam is the movie for you!