Reese Witherspoon is Lisa, a US softball player whose dreams are crushed when she is cut from the team. She turns to her no strings attached boyfriend Matty (Owen Wilson) looking for someone not to care. The last thing she wants or needs is pity and compassion, but what she gets from Matty is something that not even she is ready to commit to.

George and Lisa go on a blind date as both their lives are falling apart and even with as bad as their first blind and silent date is, George reaches out to Lisa to meet up again and the two begin to have a friendship that grows. The relationship is strange between George and Lisa and George and his father. The film picks up many stories that are not necessary…for example George’s possible indictment that makes him realize his possible future with Lisa who is in a relationship. Or the forced father son relationship between George and his father.

“How Do You Know” is a meager romantic comedy that never finds a smooth way to show the love. I found myself asking many questions when it was over as they opened many doors and never closed them. There was way too much going on for one simple romcom and no resolution from it. “How Do You Know” not to waste money on this film? Because half of the reviewing community is telling you not to.

The connection does not come easy as Adam has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and sometimes does not have a filter and can’t quite understand the dimensions of a true relationship. Beth heeds all warnings and continues her friendship with Adam that leads to a romantic relationship. As with any romance there are many trials and tribulations. Given they are not the same in every relationship; they definitely will test the love the two share.

Adam is a heartfelt intriguing tale, an insightful one too. Writer Max Mayer deals with the touchy subject beautifully, and Hugh Dancy proves to be a noteworthy star with his performance. Rose Byrne as the torn lover paralleled with mixed emotions was enjoyable to watch. The chemistry between Byrne and Dancy as these two lost souls looking to each other was undeniable. Towards the end the film seemed to drag a bit, and at first I was disappointed by the ending. Giving it much thought following I changed that opinion. I don’t look at this film as a love story, but rather as an inspirational tale about Adam, a story about his disease and his ability to grow as a person. Proving that all of us deserve love and that if we are strong enough we can all pick up and search for it. This New York love story proves love does not stand for one specific thing, loving is much more meaningful. You’ll see what I mean.