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Adam & Paul

Ireland 2004 height of celtic tiger and prosperity for many but not all, very real and raw reality great film about herpin addicts in dublin unfortunately its exacly the same in 2022 no change and not likely to be anytime soon, well worth a watch its not comedy like described, its the way it is.

Fantastic Irish movie. Great, simple story of hardship, friendship, addiction and city life for the working class. Two junkies spend the day trying to score a fix. Irish film making theses days is weak, this movie is a staple of what can be achieved with a talented crew. Go on and watch it. Dublin is shown with marvelous cinematography.

"Adopting an off-kilter, slapstick approach to heroin addiction is, in modern terms, about as politically correct as mentioning nipple-piercing in a nunnery. But, then, Adam & Paul – Irish cinema's latest offering – is no cautionary tale…" This is by far the best movie ever to give a portrait of junkies, this movie goes deep inside and shows it all inside out.. This movie is strong,good script,great casting,excellent acting.. I personally would have ranked it as my favorite's movie, there can be no denying that it is a film at the top5 of my list Absolutely Heartbreaking,Brutal,honest,and a MUST see movie..!!!

I first saw this film a couple of years back and had forgotten the names of the characters (a reflection on my memory NOT the film!). To my delight, I chanced to catch it again on TV this year. Though it may help to have a liberal attitude, it's not necessary to be acquainted with the demi-monde depicted here to appreciate the truthfulness shown in its writing and execution. The dark humour is grotesque and incisive.... and very, very funny. It might be easy to overlook the fact that the Down's Syndrome lad is actually an ACTOR doing his thing (because of the cringe-worthy nature of the scene here), but the incident serves to illustrate in a shocking way the amorality of the world that Adam and Paul inhabit. It's uncomfortable viewing, but its heart is in the right place. That aside, there are more laugh-out-loud moments than the subject matter should hope to muster, and the senses of both pathos and revulsion at the end are masterfully combined. A truly unforgettable treat.

I can see where this movie would be rather difficult for people who have never had an addiction of *any* sort to understand. I however have never actually met *anyone* who has never been touched in some way by addiction...too alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, eating what have you...I was once *very* close to where Adam and Paul were...actually I was *exactly*where they were! Thankfully, for me, my story had a much happier ending then theirs but reading the other reviews it was very clear the people who are empathetic for people with addictions and those who are not....you know who you are! I really think if you can get off of your high horse long enough...a mere 83 minutes! You will *Love this movie*!

Everybody in the world ought to know that. Yet there are still people who do. Adam and Paul proves this as well as showing the hopeless deprivation homeless junkies exist in. It's not depressing, unless you're a junkie yourself and are heading in that direction. In the course of one single day, Adam and Paul try to scam their way through hunger, friends and their relentless need for more heroin. They are clueless, zombified and about as dead as living people get. It's hard to feel sorry for them, in fact you'll probably feel as much contempt for them as their former friends (hardly first-class citizens themselves) do when they show up and mooch. If you think your life is crap then you need only to compare it to Adam and Paul to cheer yourself up. And if you were ever tempted by drugs then this film ought to put you off that curiosity.

This is a touching and frank portrayal of a day in the life of two Dublin junkies called Adam and Paul and their modern day "odessy" around Dublin, a Dublin not often seen on screen. Adam and Paul have reached rock bottom and spend their entire day walking around Dublin trying to beg, borrow or steal enough money to secure their next fix. There are some bittersweet moments of comedy that come from tragedy in it's rawest form with both of the lead actors turning in excellent performances as the down and out Adam and Paul. The fact that the film makers manage to get the audience on the side of Adam and Paul is a testament to how well written and acted a piece this is. It's hard not to empathise with them as they struggle to find their next fix. This is a story that will stay with you.