{"id":2959,"date":"2010-03-28T18:23:40","date_gmt":"2010-03-28T16:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/?p=2959"},"modified":"2010-08-29T09:04:41","modified_gmt":"2010-08-29T07:04:41","slug":"adam-starring-hugh-dancy-and-rose-byrne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/adam-starring-hugh-dancy-and-rose-byrne\/","title":{"rendered":"Adam starring Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Adam<\/a>
Adam starring Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne. Lovely romantic drama\/comedy from 2009. Photo: http:\/\/thewarrenreport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/adam.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adam (Hugh Dancy<\/a>) is a 29-year-old guy living in New York. He has recently lost his dad, his boss isn’t thrilled by him and is struggling to lead a normal life, despite his Asperger\u2019s Syndrome.<\/p>\n

Beth (Rose Byrne) is Adam\u2019s new neighbor. Beth easily starts a friendship with him, without noticing his condition at first. However their friendship continues and strengthens afterwards. They manage to start a relationship despite Adam\u2019s social awkwardness. Adam\u2019s inevitable honesty is like a breath of fresh air after her previous relationship. Things could have gone more smoothly however, without Beth\u2019s father\u2019s (Peter Callagher<\/a>) current run-in with the law and his disapproval of Adam.<\/p>\n

This is one of the sweetest stories ever. I read that a lot of people with Asperger\u2019s found Hugh\u2019s performance as quite natural and true and frankly, in this case they are the movie critics we should listen to.<\/p>\n

I always like watching Hugh Dancy. True, he is given a lot of romantic roles but it is like he is made for them. I don\u2019t mean to underestimate his talent. It does take chops to take on some of the roles (The Jane Austen Book Club, Confessions of a Shopaholic…), he had and manage to differentiate them from another. He pulls of a great American accent and his baby face comes in handy when portraying Adam\u2019s innocence. I like watching Rose Byrne. You might catch her in the law drama\/thriller Damages<\/a> co-starring with Glen Close. Amy Irving and Peter Callagher play Beth\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n

This is a romantic comedy but it is not your typical romcom in so many ways. Adam\u2019s interactions with people in general and Beth\u2019s relationship with her family adds a lot of necessary drama. Your funny moments aren\u2019t laugh-out-loud cases. Instead, they intend to make you smile. And it works. You watch the movie with a big smile on your face most of the time.<\/p>\n

7.3 on IMDB. Because of it is dramatic elements and (I am guessing high rating) a lot of people have been reminded of 500 Days of Summer. Actually plotwise or structurewise, they have virtually nothing in common. And Adam\u2019s love is reciprocated from day 1. But if you do like your romances a little bittersweet, yes, I can see some similar mood setting. I prefer Adam, though. Written and directed by Max Mayer.<\/p>\n

Recommended Film<\/strong><\/p>\n

Snow Cake starring Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver and Carrie- Anne Moss<\/a><\/p>\n

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Other Hugh Dancy Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jane Austen Book Club<\/a><\/p>\n

The British Actors We Love: The Hughs<\/a><\/p>\n

6 Hollywood Couples: Gorgeous, Glamorous and Happy Together<\/a><\/p>\n

Adam Trailer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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