Adam

Relationships are tricky for anyone to decipher, but throw in a character with Asperger's and it's a little more than tricky. Adam follows the relationship waters for the Adam (Hugh Dancy--hottie from Confessions of a Shop-a-holic), a 29 year-old who suffers from Asperger's (a form of autism). He may not have the social skills to strike up a conversation, but he knows everything about space and telescopes.

Enter the girl: Beth (Rose Byrne) from 3A. Adam doesn't divulge his disorder until after a few dates, so we see Beth deeply confused during the couple's first few interactions. The couple then starts to move through the treacherous waters of dating. It's easy to relate to as we've all been there where we look at someone and have no idea what's going on through their head or what they're feeling. It's just another day for Adam.

We see Adam's character grow and change throughout the film all because of Beth. Adam slowly begins to figure out how to be in this world and it's so uplifting to watch the transition. Favorite scene is the raccoon one in Central Park. I, like Beth, became more and more intrigued with each second that passed.

This film actually made me cry. Not sob, but definitely had a few tears roll down the cheek. It's so beautifully written and Dancy does a fantastic and completely believable job as an Aspie. He offers a glimpse into the life of this unknown lifestyle. He doesn't just show awareness, but also how to adapt to individuals who are just different.

I really enjoyed the character of Harlan (Frankie Faison). He reminded me of Fortune from Rudy- that older black man who befriends the outsider and imparts life wisdom. Harlan is an old friend of Adam's father and helps Adam navigate the world.

Found myself pausing at Clark/Diversey after leaving the theatre and staring up at the black sky. Saw a few twinklers and smiled. It's the little things that count in this world and all of us can relate to that.