Mary and Max (2009)

http://www.maryandmax.com/


It is a simple tale of pen-friendship between two very different people; Mary Dinkle, living in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia and New Yorker Max Horovitz. Spanning 20 years and 2 continents, Mary and Max's friendship survives much more than the average diet of life's ups and downs.

A film by Adam Elliot. 2009.


Author: d-b_tas-1 from Australia// http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0978762/

I thought this movie was very well made. I can relate to Max's character, as i work with people who have Asperges Syndrome. The creator showed the audience what it is really like, in society, to have a mental disability of this kind. The use of gray colour with a splash of red when showing the scenes with Max, was very effective, and give the audience the sense of what Max was feeling. I saw this movie with work colleagues who also work with children with this disorder, and we were all curious to see how this disorder would be shown. We were all very pleased.

This movie shows the audience what people with asperges syndrome go through in day to day life, and how they don't understand things that most people would. As well as how they do/do not cope with some issues.

This movie is not for children. It is quite sad, but with some really funny parts. and for those who live in Melbourne, especially, you will understand some of the references.

I give this movie 10/10.

After 5 years in the making it is definitely worth watching.


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[Rocky13Ray]

i love this movie it touched my hart and has a strong meaning.

[betteronbrunettes]

My brother has Asberger's so it was interesting to compare and contrast him with how Max is portrayed. I think they did an excellent job, and I loved this movie.

[cynthiacher]

Best movie I've seen in a long, long, long time.

[sweetbloodsheena]

@betteronbrunettes My brother also has Asbergers and I agree with you wholely.

[MrJimmytoledo]

Excellent movie, i have seen it like 3 times.

[cynthiacher]

Wonderful movie, one of the best I've ever seen.

[psychikipathisi]

Ach, this movie tugged at my heartstrings...so emotionally involved...with such clever humor. I absolutely loved it, even the ending really rattled my emotions and had me in tears for a good half-hour past. Truly, a remarkable film. I would recommend it to anyone. It will open your heart.

[fibee1380]

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[KTKristiey]

21,582 people now know about Asberger Sydrome! YAY

[superhuman295]

friends like mary and max needs to exist for all of us

[mikecharles42]

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