Ever since I heard about Adam, which premiered at Sundance this year, I've been dying to see a preview for it — and now it's finally here! This sweet-looking romance stars Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne (Damages) as two twentysomethings who live in the same apartment complex. They become interested in each other and might be on the path to love if not for one little thing: Adam (Dancy) suffers from Asperger's syndrome, which means he has trouble navigating dating and other social situations.
I was worried that this movie might be a little too sentimental, but the trailer is charming, with a few moments that made me laugh out loud nestled between the emotional scenes. The reviews out of Sundance were generally positive, with one critic describing it as "extremely touching and sweet."
The movie also stars Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving, and Mark Linn-Baker and will hit theaters July 29. To watch the trailer, read more.
Photo courtesy of Sundance
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i love hugh and i hope that the movie does well. i think that it might be a bit serious for a summer movie but that won't stop me!
1it says trailer can't be found! Dang!
2LOL. I'm not forest gump you know.
3This looks really sweet! I love this type of romance movie SOOO much more than the typical drivel hollywood cranks out.
4that does look cute
5This movie looks super cute! It is definitely on my must see list! =)
6I saw this movie at Sundance and it was by far my fave. I really loved Hugh in it! Such a great little movie.
7Aww, that looks really cute! I can't wait to see it.
8So cute! My bff's brother has Asperger's, so this will be interesting to see. Love Hugh Dancy.
9love! so want to see this!
10Ditto to FelicityPorter; this was one of my faves at Sundance. Hugh did a great job of embodying the character without his quirks becoming this cutesy movie contrivance.
11can't wait to see this. love hugh dancy.
12ahhh i love hugh dancy after seeing him in confessions of a shopaholic. so excited for this movie.
13awww, this looks so sweet and touching - I love Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne, and I am so fascinated by autism. I know that sounds wierd, but I work with many autistic kids and the way Hugh is portraying it is quite realistic. I love the part where she has to tell him to hug her - so many of the kids I work with have to be told everything literally; if you do any kind of figure of speech or unclear statement they don't understand. I cannot wait for this...
14Hugh Dancy is a tremendous actor and this movie looks really good. I also think it is good because it will educate people on Aspergers and therefore hopefully encourage more tolerance for people who are different.
15My young son has Aspergers. Adam reminds me so much of him. They just say whatevers on their mind. I took my son to the Dr. The Dr came in and said "HI" and my son said "I think I have gas!!!". Welcome to the world of Aspergers the Dr replied.
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