Ryan's Rating: 6/10
Director: Max Mayer
Writer: Max Mayer
Starring: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher
Genre: Drama, Romance
After the death of his father, Adam begins a romance with his neighbor while struggling to live on his own with Asperger's syndrome. I wanted to see this independent film after seeing previews. I like that this movie portrays an adult male on the Autism spectrum in a realistic fashion. To this end, the movie was not disappointing. Hugh Dancy brilliantly played a young man who is living with Asperger's syndrome. He portrayed a man with many challenges and issues that would not be considered by the average person. The other actors do a good job as well, including Peter Gallagher and his amazing eyebrows.
Despite the acting, the movie seems to fall a little flat. The film does not pull the audience in with strong emotion like other dramas. Instead, the audience sits back and watches a logical story-line that leaves little to the imagination. The film is easy to follow and is light-hearted. The DVD contains an alternate ending. I'm not sure which ending I prefer. I would recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a movie that's easy to watch and is life-affirming. Pass on this movie if you're looking for a complicated, highly emotional film.
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