About Adam (8/10)

[Andrew Tom]

"About Adam" is an irish comedy about...well, Adam(Stuart Townsend). Lucy(Kate Hudson) spots him at a cafe and they begin dating. Lucy soon sees that he's really something else and falls in love with him. But what Lucy doesn't know, is that Adam has a thing for her sisters as well, and quite possibly her brother.

Although the movie came out in 2000, it was just released here in Finland, I'm guessing because of "Almost Famous". Filmed in Ireland, this movie has a really down-to-earth feel and all the cast nails the accent very well.

Overall the cast is perfectly portrayed. Stuart Townsend, who almost played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's trilogy, is the hunk that everybody seems to like. All the sisters(Hudson, Frances O'Connor and Charlotte Bradley) play very well together and could be mistaken for real sisters.

The movie is in no way a life-altering experience. Just a lot of fun and excitement.
With a running time of little over one and a half hour it's not much to ask to give this little gem a chance.

[This message has been edited by Andrew Tom (edited 02-07-2002).]

[idealdiscountdude]

About Adam was hilarious.

Definetly one of 2001's most underrated films. I loved the interlocking stories of the 3 sisters' (and brother) and the effect Adam had on them.

Stuart Townsend gave a great performance. As Adam, he was cunning, suave, funny and just plain cool.

I really enjoyed the film, it was a breath of fresh air and one of the funniest comedies of last year.

8/10

[Mike]

I was always wondering about this movie but always passed it up at the video store. I like Hudson but I didn't know if the movie would be any good. But since you guys liked it so much I think I might have to check it out.

[Mike]

ABOUT ADAM is an original comedy with a great cast. Kate Hudson was adorable as usual and Stuart Townsend was absolutely PERFECT as Adam. I don't think they could have found a better actor for the part. Even I found him extremely charming.

Unfortunately the movie has a tendency to drag every once in awhile which made the movie seem longer than it's actual runtime of 97 minutes. I won't deny it's an original comedy, but ABOUT ADAM is hardly perfect and it's main saving grace is the wonderful performance from Stuart Townsend---he's very convincing. It's a good and creative flick, but it could have been better...

Grade: 6/10 or B- or *** of *****