Adam fine bit of romance.An odd couple romance is at the heart of this moving little gem, which might easily become this year's Rain Man. Hugh Dancy is left alone in his city flat after the death of his father. When new girl Rose Byrne moves into the building there is a feeling there might be a mutual attraction. There is a tricky hurdle to overcome because he suffers from Asperger's Syndrome As·per·ger's syndrome n. A pervasive developmental disorder, usually of childhood, characterized by impairments in social interactions and repetitive behavior patterns. , a form of autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. , which means he has difficulties with social interaction. His life is full of repetitions - down to eating precisely the same food. The couple get together - even though her parents aren't in favour but it transpires mum and dad have their own emotional issue to face up to. Dancy danc·y also danc·ey adj. danc·i·er, danc·i·est Informal Suitable for or inviting dancing; danceable: dancy music. and Byrne, a Brit and an Aussie tackling American characters, convince in their roles and Adam is tender and touching and works because it manages to avoid being too predictable or too sugary. CAPTION(S): SOFA SO GOOD... Dancy and Byrne |
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