Joël Vaudreuil's WHEN ADAM CHANGES is an uncomfortable look back at being a teen. It will thrill some and make others flee depending upon whether they want to relive the pain.
The film is the story of 15 year old Adam. Adam's cursed with having a body that changes in regard to the stress around him. For example anything his rude grandmother says alters his body. Wanting to just hang out and just play video games he instead has to deal with the abuse from the school bully as well as having to prepare for his grandmother's funeral.
I know that the film has won a number of awards, but for me this was a tough watch. I related way too much to Adam and his pain. I could see echoes of my own life in his unhappy existence. As a result I really can't be objective toward this film when it kicks up parts of my life.
My uncomfortableness aside, this is a really good film so if you want to go back to your teenage years, this is recommended.
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