"MAKES YOU THINK"
The Adjustment Bureau is a romantic science fiction & thriller film. It was Written & Directed by George Nolfi (one of the guys that helped write the screenplay for The Bourne Ultimatum, 2007). This film is about a politician running for US Senate who meets a mysterious woman he falls in love with – in comes a Bureau that has the power to change people’s life plans and they intend to keep the two apart. It’s starring Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, John Slattery & Terrence Stamp.
This movie is adapted from a short story called "Adjustment Team" by Phillip K. Dick.
THE REVIEW:
Do We REALLY Control Our Own Destiny?
It’s mind-blowing to think that there could be people out here in the world controlling everyones lives in a bid to make sure the world keeps going round. I was very excited to watch this film after I saw the trailer, the storyline looked interesting and when I saw the tagline from Total Film: “Bourne Meets Inception” I knew it had to be good.
This movie starts off slow but then the moment things stopped going according to plan that’s when it became enjoyable to watch. Throw in some of the dance moves from Black Swan, add a very diluted dose of the concept from Inception and the end product would be this movie. its a shame that George Nolfi (Writer/Director) just didn’t go that extra mile to make this film even more brilliant, the excitement level needed to be raised much higher. The romance, charm & wit were refreshing to see but at the same time too soft. (For the cost of having your brain wiped)
There are so many genres thrown into one script that I was expecting a more heart racing & atmospheric set of action scenes. It felt too choreographed, there were too many crowd pleasing outcomes. I wanted it to be rougher around the edges. The imaginative side made it intriguing to watch. The special effects look cool but opening a few door and ending somewhere different does get boring after a while.
(we’ve seen these door tricks in Matrix already)
Matt Damon does a great job as David Norris. He is this politician willing to put his life on the line in the name of Love. Emily Blunt was also brilliant as Elise Mr Norris’s love interest. She was mysterious and sophisticated. Their chemistry on screen was very genuine and was believable. If there’s one thing that was spot on then it would be their on screen relationship. They connected better than I thought they would. Anthony Mackie was brilliant in his role as Harry Mitchell. He was the voice of reason. He gives the impression of hope because even in the worst of situations comes good. The cast as a whole was excellent.
#Overall: Entertaining Film with a Crowd Pleasing Ending.
MY STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5: 3.8
ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:
The bathroom scene where David (Damon) first meets Elise (Blunt).
(if you loved another moment in the film, please feel free to tell us in the comments)
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