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About Adam (2001)

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Reviews Counted:56

Fresh:38

Rotten:18

Average Rating:6/10

Consensus: Although some of the characters' motivation may not be that clear, the movie is still a funny and sexy charmer.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language and sexuality

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:May 9, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: Temptation takes on a wickedly delicious new flavor in ABOUT ADAM, as every character is seduced. . . all by the same mysterious man: the sinfully sweet Adam. Like his Garden of Eden counterpart,... Temptation takes on a wickedly delicious new flavor in ABOUT ADAM, as every character is seduced. . . all by the same mysterious man: the sinfully sweet Adam. Like his Garden of Eden counterpart, this sexy modern Dubliner has become the apple of one woman’s eye – and everyone else’s forbidden fruit.

It all begins with Lucy Owen (KATE HUDSON), a torch singer in a hip Dublin café, who’s had countless love affairs, none of which have ever come close to grand passion. Enter Adam (STUART TOWNSEND), her seemingly perfect man. From the minute she spots the handsome stranger, Lucy’s world begins to change. Adam is boyish, kind and eminently lovable – and he fulfills Lucy’s need for wild spontaneity while allowing her for the first time to feel the lure of commitment. Although she’s long avoided the L word there’s no doubt about it: Lucy has fallen. Best of all, Adam seems to really fit into Lucy’s close-knit Dublin family, winning over her two sisters – literary Laura (FRANCES O’CONNOR) and sophisticated Alice (CHARLOTTE BRADLEY) – as well as her mother (ROSALEEN LINEHAN) with his devastating charms. Even younger brother David (ALAN MAHER) is mesmerized. But is there more ABOUT ADAM than the Owens family imagines?

The story provides four different views of Adam which turn into four different views on love – destined, liberating, ecstatic and unexpected. As Adam mischievously winds his way across trend-setting Dublin, bumping into each and every family member unexpectedly, one thing ABOUT ADAM becomes clear: he’s giving every member of the Owens family exactly what they want. -- © 2001 Miramax [More]

Starring: Stuart Townsend, Kate Hudson, Tommy Tiernan, Frances O'Connor

Starring: Stuart Townsend, Kate Hudson, Tommy Tiernan, Frances O'Connor, Donal Beecher, Rosaleen Linehan, Charlotte Bradley, Alan Maher

Director: Gerard Stembridge

Director: Gerard Stembridge
Screenwriter: Gerard Stembridge
Producer: Anna Devlin, Marina Hughes
Composer: Adrian Johnston
Studio: Miramax Films

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  • About Adam
  • Academy Award(R)-nominee Kate Hudson (ALMOST FAMOUS, Best Supporting Actress) shines in this sexy comedy about three sisters and the one guy who offers them everything they've been looking for! When carefree Lucy (Hudson) finally meets her perfect man, Adam (Stuart Townsend -- 24 HOURS, WONDERLAND), she's ready to give up her wild ways and settle down for good ... with a trip to the altar. But while Lucy is busy making plans for her wedding, Adam is busy charming the rest of her family. The only quesiton is: does anyone really know the truth abut Adam? Also featuring Frances O'Connor (A.I., MANSFIELD PARK) in an outstanding cast -- critics everywhere are raving about this witty, sophisticated, and uncommonly entertaining comedy treat -- and so will you!
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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 15 2003 05:21 PM

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    Harry Guerin

    It's smart, it knows its audience can join dots and it actually makes you think about - and not just laugh at - the messes that people get themselves in over four letters.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 22 2003 06:13 AM

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 30 2002 08:39 AM

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    Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

    While the film strives to prove its cool, it's also built on [an] insufferably antique idea.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 01 2002 04:00 PM

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    Brent Simon

    An airy, accented romantic comedy romp of infidelity and animal attraction [that hinges on] your personal threshold for average, of-the-moment romantic comedies.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 30 2002 10:29 AM

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    Alex Ramirez

    Tres hermanas y una madre (y un hermano, y la novia...) no pueden estar equivocadas todas al mismo tiempo... ¿o sí?

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 04 2002 11:22 AM

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    3/4

    Michael Szymanski

    The movie is upbeat, unpredictable and is a smart romantic comedy in a season of half-hearted attempts.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 22 2002 12:47 PM

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    Rich Cline

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    Widgett Walls

    It seems like several articles from FHM all rolled up into one. At least just reading the articles would have been a lot more entertaining.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 31 2001 10:25 PM

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    Christopher Null

    The ending is as predictable as it is insulting in the degree to which it disappoints.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 27 2001 05:22 PM

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    Ryan Cracknell

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