About Adam
About Adam
R | 11 May 2001 (USA)
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A waitress falls for a handsome customer who seduces her, her two sisters, her brother, and her brother's girlfriend.

Reviews
Daninger very weak, unfortunately
Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
ice ruby red I just don't get the good reviews. I found no redeeming value in this film whatsoever!Though neither prudish nor religious, I nevertheless missed, somehow, the delight that other viewers experienced in the lies and secret dalliances of Adam with his fiancée's sisters. Evidently no one had a problem with the groom engaging in affairs with his intended's family, or with sisters casually helping themselves to their sister's beau.The folks responsible for this film seem to glorify, or in the very least accept, unbridled deceit - as long as the primary deceiver is a charismatic charmer who can lie without guilt!All in all, I found "About Adam" as pointless and boring as pizza without cheese... and a total waste of time and money!
Brigid O Sullivan (wisewebwoman) which makes this movie all the more refreshing for its approach to sexuality and promiscuity.I was bowled over by the bravery (and avant gardeness) of making this Irish film which will throw some long standing beliefs of holy Ireland into mad disarray.Sex is treated casually and frequently, like laundry or eating. Kate Hudson, pre-fame, shines in this, in spite of the slippage of her sometimes fey cute Oirish accent.The plot kept surprising me, and I won't throw down spoilers as it would ruin the fun. The supporting cast are brilliant and get to work with some fresh and witty dialogue.Stuart Townsend as the romantic interest that Kate casts her jaded eye on is spot on as a hapless ( or is he?) Lothario, caught in the spin of his own fantasies and tall tales. He enchants the whole world around him.Lots of fun, not a boring minute and a delightful surprise for this viewer!7 out of 10
pigletgirlkp About Adam is the most intelligent movie I have ever seen. I didn't really know much about the movie before seeing it but after watching it I couldn't help but be mad at myself for routing for Adam. Adam (Stuart Townsend) really wants to please everyone. So when he meets Lucy (Kate Hudson) he is introduced to her family including her two sisters. Bookworm Laura (Frances O'Connor) and unhappily married Alice (Charlotte Bradley). Soon Adam is Pleasing all the sisters and in a moment becomes engaged to love blinded Lucy. With the nuptials getting closer the sisters begin to grow and become more involved with each other's lives and Adam who loves them in his own way.
Kristine God, Kate Hudson has the worst Irish accent! Stuart is the only one, I know because he is from Ireland, with a real Irish accent. The accents just kept switching back and forth. First it was British and then it was Irish, yadda, yadda, yadda."About Adam" is a cute romantic comedy though. I have to admit it stole my heart for a few seconds. The story is a little odd and sometimes painful to watch, I admit. But if you give it a chance, it isn't so bad. I would give the green light for "About Adam". Especially if you love Stuart Townsend. *drool* Get me a towel! Sorry, sorry. So, if you have some time on your hands, check it out. It's a decent movie.7/10