Product Details

• Actors: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0021L8UQW
• For more information about "Adam [Blu-ray]" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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82 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Picture of Asperger Disorder, January 12, 2010

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S. Bordelon "brown pelican" (Louisiana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adam (DVD)

I cried during a lot of this movie....my young son has Asperger Disorder, and this is the most accurate depiction of a person on the Autism Spectrum that I've ever seen. I cried tears of joy that someone finally "got it," and will make others aware of the challenges and gifts of persons affected by Asperger's. I cried because I know my son's life will be more difficult due to his Asperger's. I cried because the world will present obstacles to him that I will not always be there to help him with. I cried because when we left the theater, my son was staring thoughtfully and I asked him to share his thoughts and he said...."Wow, I didn't realize that I would still have Asperger's when I grow up." I hope this movie brings awareness of autism to a large audience, and people will open themselves to getting to know a person with the disability....to become friends....and to realize the beautiful treasure that having a friend on the autism spectrum is. Too many people with Asperger's are lonely, ignored, unemployed, rejected, teased, and bullied. I hope this movie helps to change that in a small or big way, for my son and others....This is a lovely movie - it's funny, romantic, hopeful, and a great love story - you will never forget it.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have Asperger's, September 12, 2009

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L. Reynolds "liquidc2" (United States) - See all my reviews
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I have Asperger's and I think that the portrayal of Asperger's in this film is wonderful. It is nice to have a movie I can relate to. Anyone who wishes to understand Asperger's better should see this film. It outranks Mozart and the Whale.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overlooked gem, January 7, 2010

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D. Singh "Autism Dad" (Grapevine, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adam (DVD)

Overall, I found this to be an engaging, sweet movie much like the main characters in the film. As a parent of a young son with autism, I'm pleased Hollywood has evolved from "Rainman" to portraying a more realistic look at life on the autism spectrum. For those unfamiliar with or untouched by autism (unfortunately, more of us are), don't worry - the movie doesn't set out to educate the masses on the disorder. Also, the filmmakers don't betray the characters or the story by supplying the standard happy ending. Instead, the end is genuine, satisfying and most of all hopeful for all of us, especially my son.