Hugh Dancy does a fine job as the title character in "Adam," a man with Asperger syndrome, a form of autism. Adam, an electronics engineer whose life is structured, has to deal with a lot of changes, starting with the death of his father (the movie's first scene is set at the funeral). Now living alone, he meets a new neighbor (Rose Byrne), who finds herself interested in him despite his -- at least to her, and really, to many of us -- unusual behavior. Dancy's acting is subtle, not the over-the-top overacting that would have ruined the film. All of the actors deserve credit for this, actually. My grade: B-plus.
Here's an interesting look at the film from the perspective of someone with Asperger's.
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