Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Memorable, crazy movie

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

'About Adam' is billed as a comedy but it's safer to classify it as a farce. It's set in Dublin and it focuses on a family of three sisters and one brother who all become besotted with Adam, a charming Lothario, who insinuates himself into their lives. Unlike most American films where men end up chasing a beautiful woman, 'About Adam' turns the tables and we're treated to the farcical machinations of women who can no longer control their passions when attracted to that one special 'mysterious' man.'About Adam' has a Rashomon-like plot where the story is told from the successive points of view of each sibling. We start off from Lucy's point of view (Kate Hudson) who meets Adam at her place of employment (where she works as a waitress/singer). Lucy is looking for a man who will sweep her off her feet. I'm not sure how Adam manages to press all the right buttons of these women, but they all become besotted with him. The initial seduction of Lucy goes on for way too long and after awhile her obsession with him becomes tiresome (the first 30 minutes is the weakest part of the film).After about half an hour into the film, conflict finally emerges. Soon after meeting Lucy, Adam decides to seduce Lucy's sister, Laura (Frances O'Connor). Laura is more intellectual than Lucy, studying for her PhD in poetry. And of course Adam is familiar with the very obscure poetry Lucy has been studying at school and recites it to her, pressing her buttons. Before you know it, Laura is stripping off HER clothes for him! Adam isn't finished. Brother David finds himself attracted to Adam and fantasizes having a bi-sexual affair with him. He doesn't actually act upon his fantasies but Adam somehow engenders a passionate spark in him and he ends up with a new invigorated love life with his girlfriend. Finally there's Alice, trapped in a loveless marriage who also has a child. Alice is aware that Adam has been playing around with BOTH of her sisters and when she finally gives in to Adam before his marriage to Lucy, it's on HER terms. She knows it's just a fling, but the brief affair with Adam awakens her long repressed sexual passions.For those who were 'offended' by this film, they completely miss the purpose of farce. In the words of the noted drama critic Eric Bentley, in farce, one is permitted the outrage without the consequences! Farce allows its audience to experience deep-seated desires vicariously! While the sisters feel there is some deeper meaning in Adam's name (noting that Adam is the name of the progenitor of all men), one should liken him more to the Greek God Pan, famous for his sexual powers and often depicted with an erect phallus.The world of 'About Adam' features no recriminations. While some feelings are ruffled, none of the characters suffer any permanent psychic damage. Even Laura, probably the most besotted and jealous of the sisters, accepts Adam's marriage to Lucy and we see her holding hands with her school supervisor at the end of the film, now ready for a mature romance in the real world. And although Adam is always lying to each of the women about his background, the lies are white lies--inconsequential; again resulting in no harm (Adam even suggests to Lucy who is having second thoughts about getting married just as they're about to tie the knot, that people don't always have to know each other's secrets; that way, petty jealousies are averted!).'About Adam' is like a gentle breeze. It's a light-hearted farce not to be taken too seriously (for all of you offended by its alleged 'immorality', I say get a life!). In addition, it's an original take on the desire for passion in our lives. On the other hand, by the end of the film, we realize that the film's tension has dissipated. All that fun 'passion' unleashed in each sibling by the charming rake Adam, has become a bit repetitious and overdone. In other words, we get the point! By the end there are no more surprises! Since 'About Adam' is a bit offbeat and good-natured, I give it a '6'. But honestly, while 'About Adam' is definitely worth watching, one viewing is enough.

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

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.

An excellent, inspiring movie. And maybe, just maybe, it'll convince a few of all those boring men in the world to be.. not boring. And not just men, women too.I bonded particularly with Frances O'Connor as Laura, hungry for passion and thrilled at what she found. I enjoyed seeing her evolve throughout the film, a lot because i get those bursts of passion, and i think next time i will try to make it more of an evolving experience than i previously have.It's funny because i found out about this movie (and decided to spend the time watching it) only because Kate Hudson was in it, because she does look great so it wouldn't be a complete disaster. And then I find out there are all these other talented actors in the movie too, and this Gerard Stembridge really seems to know what he's doing. Marvelous.And then of course, there was Adam. Given this much space to swing his arms about Stuart Townsend comes across as very convincing. Eager to please, taking every chance to spread some happiness. And with good reason too, because really.. why not?