Josh Hartnett,
Radha Mitchell,
Gary Cole,
Sheila Kelley,
Erica Leerhsen
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The emotional dysfunctions of two people suffering from an autistic disorder known as Asperger's syndrome threaten to derail the pair's emerging romance in director Petter Nęss' affectionate tale of l... read more
DVD Release Date: December 12, 2006
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August 9, 2009Crazy and odd, but isn't all love that way. I thought this was beautiful and well done.
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December 6, 2007Initially I only rented this because Josh Hartnett was in it, but it really was all-around very good. I don't know how accurate a portrayal of Asperger's it was, but never mind. The two main characters might have been tragic by themselves, but them coming together defined the mov... read more
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October 2, 2007This is so atypical of a romantic comedy, yet it isn't. Does that even make sense? Well, Josh Hartnett was quite good in this; Radha Mitchell not so much. I love how on the DVD cover it boasts Josh Hartnett - PEARL HARBOR and Radha Mitchell - SILENT HILL as if it's something to b... read more
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November 9, 2009There were a few parts that could be left out... but for the most part, this was quite a charming and sweet movie about two people with autism who fall in love with each other. At times, you forget that they have abnormalities because they seem just like regular people.
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July 17, 2011So-so romance about two people with Aspergers. Josh Hartnett is okay, but Radha Mitchell has decided autism=super-wacky and she grates.
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August 5, 2009A unconventional love story with believable characters thanks to the good acting..
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April 5, 2008I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!
The way the movie translates itself to me as how love can exist despite any circumstance is just beautiful. I can absolutely relate to this movie. And such great acting from Josh Hartnet and Radha Mitchell!! This movie will always be one of the best movies... read more -
July 25, 2007Interesting concept, but disappoints in its delivery and believability of the main characters
Critic Reviews
February 22, 2006
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
February 7, 2006
Todd McCarthy, Variety
From the first, there is a refreshing absence of special pleading or under-the-microscope examination in Naess' approach. Full Review
December 12, 2006
Scott Weinberg, DVD Clinic
Shapeless and redundant, this flick is exactly the sort of movie you'd envision if I said "mildly retarded yet physically gorgeous young romance." Full Review
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