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Keep the Change Reviews

Apr 3, 2025

This movie is hilarious, with an amazing cast. I am sure you will not be disappointed.

May 19, 2024

Well crafted and interesting.

Apr 10, 2021

It's a delicate balance to make a comedy about the disabled community without being overly cautious or insensitive. Keep the Change is a marvel in this way, never ignoring its character's realities, yet staying beautifully relatable to anyone dealing with insecurity or identity. David & Sarah are endlessly lovable & compelling, & they carry the film with grace & humor. It mostly doesn't force emotions; when it does, the obvious moments of ableism are a bit obnoxious, but the subtle ableism is pointed.

Mar 23, 2021

This film was done so well and realistically, utilizing many supporting characters who are on the autistic spectrum, that it almost seemed to be a documentary. The acting by the two main characters was consistently superb and believable. This film should be seen by the general population to obtain a better understanding of the challenges facing people on the spectrum and the need to understand and treat them with respect and dignity.

Mar 7, 2021

Simply beautiful, very compassionate film with a refreshing perspective. I'm so... almost proud of humanity for finally getting to the point where we can create things like this, include, cherish, and promote people of all abilities. I'm so happy this film was made. Thank You!

Sep 11, 2020

Although the synopsis doesn't mention it, this is a movie about two adults with autism who meet at a Jewish Community Center Social Skills group. David, the main character comes across at first as very annoying and the jokes he constantly told were a little offensive to the point where I turned it off. But I'm glad I gave it another chance and watched it all the way to the end. It was interesting to see the romantic relationship between David and Sarah grow, despite the reservations of his parents (who were absolutely horrible in the way they treated him-especially his mother). I could have done without the almost-graphic sex scene but I'm glad they cut it short before it became too much. This is a sweet movie overall and the ending was really nice. As a person who worked with people who have autism for over twenty years, this movie really gave me a new perspective. I found it interesting that almost the entire cast was autistic as well.

Mar 28, 2020

The inherent dignity of all humans plays out at a JCC program for Ausbergers spectrum 20 somethings. Never misses a beat.

Feb 9, 2020

It is a very raw take on love without being too preachy or stereotypical. I love how they used people with autism to tell their story. It is a bold yet rewarding move. It is a big step for diversity and I am so happy to have seen this gem.

Jan 13, 2020

I absolutely loved this movie. This is rare, for me. It is a feel-good movie, without being syrupy. Super-uplifting, real — and I can't wait to find out more about the actors (Are they "just" really good actors or is there some social insertion program / documentary film angle here that makes them all so good?!? ...) Anyhow, I super related to this movie and feel it would be *really good* for anyone who is the parent of a differently-abled person as well as *anyone who knows* someone who is "differently-abled" (e.g. this movie would be good for everyone, since it is: a) well-done and a good movie; b) has some good teachables; c) is just super subtle and sensitive ...) A very good movie in my books :-)=

Gary K
Dec 29, 2019

It is a beautifully told story about an autistic couple that falls in love. It was nice to see people with this condition portrayed positively in a film.

Oct 21, 2019

Wonderful all the way thru. Great ending. Loved it!!

Oct 12, 2019

This was a depiction of friendship and love between people with differences, one of whom wants to fit into the 'regular' world, and one who doesn't care to. Touching, real, a very good movie.

Sep 30, 2019

Beautiful, sweet, and a little sad, this movie portrays a love story between David and Sarah, two autistic people. Though, as individuals, they are unconventional, they complete each other.

Sep 14, 2019

Might be insensitive to say but it was a bit disturbing and made me feel bad the whole time. It sure wasn't a classic rom-com but was on point and beautifully done.

Aug 8, 2019

Charming and touching romantic comedy "on the spectrum." What a wonder to see such a film cast actual autistic individuals in the lead roles!

Jul 29, 2019

This movie pleasantly surprised me. There were scenes that made me feel embarrassed and awkward, scenes where I felt joy and anger. Movies don't usually have an effect on me like that. I really appreciate how the base of the story was about people who have differences, what their struggles are, and the innocence that lies under that. I think this movie has caused me to have a deeper compassion for those around me with differences or who are offbeat maybe even weird. I think I'll offer a smile instead of a stare or eye roll, and I've realized though our struggles maybe be different, to be human is to struggle and simply hope you find others around you who understand and love you anyway. Thank you Samantha Elisofon you played your role better than anyone I could imagine and it got to a place in me I didn't know existed. Brandon Polansky, thank you too for playing a role that made me find compassion and understanding.

Jul 25, 2019

A beautiful surprise.

Jul 14, 2019

swwet, funny, & sensitive.

Feb 3, 2019

I watch a LOT of movies, and very few strike me as little masterpiecesâ"but this one did. Sentimental without being mawkish, funny in a way that makes you think, superbly acted, scripted and directed, and deeply compassionate and understanding, itâ(TM)s just a great film that I canâ(TM)t recommend highly enough. Aside from being very moving, itâ(TM)s also a revealing look into the lives of the mentally and emotionally âchallengedâ?, with an implicit plea for inclusion and understanding. It also made me cry, which very few movies do these days. Watch it, feel it, think about itâ"and may it change you in a way that youâ(TM)ll want to keep.

Jan 15, 2019

This is an extremely good movie about my people. It's a huge step forward. However, I was disappointed by, ironically, the lack of representation in auties who are "more higher functioning" than any of the others. It alienates me in ways such as this just as it comforts me for the exact same thing- giving us a space for our weirdness. The characters change eachother, but are not romantically compatible. The rest of the review contains spoilers. I was disappointed by the end. I think it's supposed to seem as if David gets his comeuppance- but its not what we're wanting it for. Instead, he gets punished for speaking the truth. While this can happen in reality, I don't think it is good for writing. I wanted to see Sarah finally see him as the horrible person he is. And the one time he says something good- albeit, in the worst way possible- is the one time he actually gets punished for. All too true, and I hate seeing it. Even more so since the ending leaves it ambiguous as to if they ever get back together or not. In no way do I want Sarah to end up with him. She can't see how abusive he fully is, her mind just misses the mark. And I understand how she does it, since I do it too. And though its nice to see that representation, I'm dissatisfied with that she never truly figured out in the end, and he remains a hobophobic, mostly uncompassionate person. But overall, the movie itself was done pretty well, I'd say. And the concept- the only reason why the critics rate it so highly- is also the reason why I rate it so highly. The romance is just as toxic as every other rom-com. But its warming, heartfelt, has real character change, and explores them nicely, making it a decent film even if its plot was the norm.

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