ADAM - New movie about someone with asperger's

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I agree. From what I hear, he seems to be just that. And that is getting really, really, annoying.

Saw the trailer on Friday.

I don't care if reviews are bad, I'll still see it.

The Forrest Gump line was hilarious.

I just saw the trailer... and i want to see the movie.
Unfortunately in my country (germany) the movie will be in theatre on Dezember.
And on DVD... maybe next year.

I know it's illegal... but.. hmm. Maybe someone could post
a link or something... don't post it here. just as PM.

I'm not a big leecher. Sometimes is just unfair.
For example the first Michel Gondry Movie "Human Nature" was
completley syncronised. And there was a release date. And
than... they canceld it. It took 3 years since this movie was
available on DVD's. I also buy import DVD's but... but sometimes
its not possible. Sooooo. yeah. maybe someone could help me.

It looks interesting. I'd like to see it.
Problem is, I live in Israel and don't know when it'll get here.

Wanna watch it as well... It's playing in Canada, but seems to me that I'd have to travel like 2000 miles just to watch it.

I saw it on Saturday and I thought it was a little stereotyped and exaggerated. My husband thought it was a story about us but it was reversed. Hey the girl's name was Beth. At least my hubby's name isn't Adam. He also thought the character was a little exaggerated. I think he was worse than me but still mild but the "Did you feel sexual in the park?" seemed too exaggerated. I don't see any aspie asking that. I think they would ask something else instead like "Are you sexually attracted to me?" It makes more sense and it's more logical. Asking if she felt sexual in the park sounded like a stupid question and thinking if she had a park fetish or not. Maybe he didn't know how to ask it so he used the wrong words because of his social issues, who knows.

Awww this looks nice
Even though I swear they say assburgers rather than aspergers, but I will defo check it out if it gets a UK release
I guess soem aspies can find love, even if it is a film. There is hope for me yet

Saw it with my wife Sunday. Only one other couple in the theater and this the only theater in Pinellas county showing the movie. So much for raising awareness of Asperger's, I guess. It seemed to me that Adam's character was a bit too Rain Man-like but I'm the only Aspie I know so I don't really know how close to the 'norm' or average it might be. One thing for sure, I could see a lot of myself in Adam and so did my wife. Overall I found the film credible and enjoyable - well-crafted for being a rushed production, with a moving and engaging story.

Various forms of the hug scene have happened to me more times then I would care to admit

It looks alright, but why do all Aspie movies have to be romantic comedies? For once I'd like something more serious and something I could relate to more (like maybe a girl as the lead that's not a kooky loon?).

I watched the movie.... truthfully, I didn't like it much. I mean, I liked it somewhat, and it made me cry three times at sad parts. But it sort of gives you the impression that aspergers people can't show love, and their voices can't show it. Sure, it shows we can make a difference. However, it sort of crushed my dreams in a way.

I can't say it's not authentic. My brother(who also has aspergers) shows some of those symptoms, just not to that extent. >>;

I saw the movie Saturday & thought it was quite good. The cinematography is excellent - Adam is often placed at the edge of the frame, or shot from angles that show him to be marginalized, compared to the people around him. I liked the overall story arc - I think the characters ended up the right way (I was a little worried for a bit that the movie would get the standard "Hollywood ending.") There are a couple scenes that I think are a bit overdone (for instance, Adam's reaction to Beth's "lie") - but more often than not, I think the film gives a fair representation of AS. (A few scenes gave me chills - they were almost "too real".)

I saw "Adam" yesterday. And I don't like it.
First some positive aspects. I like the acting, I also like the story... and the ending. BUT...
the film sucks... because the film "tells" people that Aspie are not able to feel love.

I had an 4 years relationship. Of course... all aspies are different. And i know Aspies
that are not able to get connected to NT's. But...

It would be better if ths movie tells a story about an aspie where people think that he
can not communicate... but later he are able to be very sensitive.

If you read the original Text from Hans Asperger... he describe that "those kids"
are full of imotions.

Even if NT's think that they are nor able to "get the whole situation" they often get it.
My english is so bad.. sorry.

For example when a teacher gets angry. The "aspie Kid" knows that the teacher only "play angry"
to get what he wants. The other kids did not recognize that.
Its just an example.

And teh movie does not show that. Its allways the same. Adam allways eat the same,
he have his routines... and he talks to much. Fine. okay. But at the End teh film stays on
this level. Aspies are not able to love... Adam like the "book" at the end.. but he are
not able to "feel love".

This Film do nothings for Aspies. NT who will watch the film will think... that aspies
are in a different worl... and not able to love other persons. This is sad.

I didn't get that impression. From what I saw in the movie, Adam did love Beth but she didn't feel loved because he couldn't express his emotions well. It's also implied that he got the girl in the end but not explicitly shown. Remember that from earlier on in the film, it was Beth who was writing that book that was shown in the end, implying that she missed him after living a year apart.

If anyone has a link to watch this movie online, please post it. I'd like to watch it. Yes, it is illegal...but I don't care

I want to see it but im not sure when it released in the uk, dont like when they show people with aspergers having an interest in science would like to see other interests instead of science urrrgh