11 out of 11 people found the following review helpful:

Mozart and the Whale

A Customer from Reading, 15th April, 2009

Two autistic people met and fall in love. There are some amusing moments along the way and the two lead characters are likeable enough. However its all a bit too 'clean' and unengaging. The leads (particularly the woman) are portrayed as eccentric rather than handicapped/disabled - in others words the obstacles and problems are kind of airbrushed. Although there are references to previous issues and one very dark earlier event its all kept nicely to one side so we can concentrate on the love story. I gather its based on real events but I feel it does an injustice to the actual people as their struggles to adapt into a 'normal' society(where mentioned at all) seem to be minimised and easily overcome.

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4 out of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Inspired by a true story?

Bullybass from from Exeter, 30th May, 2009

Overall, I felt this movie was uninspired and missed it's chance to really challenge preconceptions about life for people living with autism, in the case of this film Ausbergers Syndrome. The film had the feel of one of those made for Satellite TV movies and lacked any real charm and warmth. There is still a story to tell that really may challenge the misconceptions about people who experience living with disabilities and the often appalling way they are dehumanised and treated by others not as people but as conditions. For now, the best I am aware of is the recent documentary of Brighton based band 'Heavy Load', which I heartily recommend.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Mozart and the Whale

A Customer from London, 19th May, 2009

A great film, which had me simultaneously laughing and crying. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, which was far more complex and difficult than I feel other reviewers gave it credit for. The most interesting points of the film was the relationships between the group of people themselves, bringing elements of tension, high drama and hilarious comedy in a way which unsettles and challenges the viewer to question ideas and pre-conceptions of 'normality', both within society and in our own lives. This film has such an emotional warmth at its heart coupled with an overwhelming sense of humour. The film celebrates the amazing abilities of the human brain and shows that we all share a unifying need for love, friendship and laughter in our lives.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Mozart and the Whale

shadfabeast from , 17th November, 2009

We have people in our family with aspergers syndrome and autism. The condition affects people in many different ways - however there are key elements that lead to a diagnosis that clearly the writer or producers have chosen to ignore so they can concentrate on a bit of good old fashioned 'AHH - Look at the lovely retards and thier funny ways'. Quite an insensitive look at the condition from my perspective and the actors need to read a book about stuff before they go in front of the camera because in some cases it is just embarrasing. If you want to see a film that looks at autism and aspergers in a way that I recognise and respect then watch Snow Cake featuring Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman. Here you will find a powerful film made by people who understand the day to day realities of the condition but can still tell a really good story. It's inspiring, moving, dramatic and has twists - a good film thats been overlooked in many respects.

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Interesting

A Customer from OXON, 21st August, 2009

A heartwarming film that's well acted and engaging. Recommended.

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Sweet lovestory with a twist!

Brighouse1971 from , 16th July, 2009

This movie is quite an average lovestory, about boy meets girl and falls in love at first sight. This love story part isnt what made me actually enjoy this movie. Its the fact of the insides of people with Asperger Syndrome a form of autism. This part is quite well put. It describes the people with Asperger who are trying to cope with their part of being and how they interact with others and with each other. I am not quite certain that this is 100% authentic, the description of Asperger. But its nevertheless well put and definitely explains the basics about that form of autism! All in all, a quite sentimental afternoon movie with an interesting twist ( and of course a great cast ).

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