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The Adjustment Bureau

Play trailer Poster for The Adjustment Bureau PG-13 Released Mar 4, 2011 1h 45m Mystery & Thriller Romance Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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Just as he is on the brink of winning a Senate seat, politician David Norris (Matt Damon) meets a ballerina named Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt). Though David is instantly smitten, mysterious men conspire to keep him away from the beautiful dancer. David learns that he is facing the powerful agents of Fate itself, and glimpsing the future laid out for him, must either accept a predetermined path that does not include Elise or else defy Fate to be with her.
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First-time writer/director George Nolfi struggles to maintain a consistent tone, but The Adjustment Bureau rises on the strong, believable chemistry of its stars.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator There are plot holes within plot holes within plot holes, and although acres of raw exposition are provided, nothing ever makes proper sense. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online It was a decent concept (at best) that was not supported with a good screenplay, and grew sillier by the minute. It just didn't work. Rated: D+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: A- Feb 14, 2012 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand What sustains the film is the handsome location shooting and the chemistry between the very photogenic leads. Oct 28, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Shot without much visual panache, The Adjustment Bureau remains a confident and well-executed film by first-time director Nolfi. Rated: 3/4 Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies The film is well made, uses some great Brooklyn locations, and has some nice performances especially from it’s two leads. But the inconsistent script, lackluster ending, and flat-out silliness brings down what could have been a fun movie. Rated: 2/5 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff C Entertaining and exciting movie with a great premise. A science fiction movie that my wife actually enjoyed because it's also a romance. It has a satisfying ending. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Ava V Amazing movie, definitely watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review Mark Asher G If I didn't know it was Phillip K Dick's story, I'd say this movie was just a twist on 'Sliding Doors.' The attempt to maintain the 'mystery' behind the Adjustment Bureau itself renders the characters, and plot, a little flat, and Emily Blunt, other than being utterly gorgeous and charming as always, is a little flat as a character. Still, there are worse ways to spend a Saturday night than with this movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Dave C I enjoyed the movie. The story is different, and when you get something that is outside the norm people have a hard time excepting things as they are, which in this case is a movie that makes us feel good and makes us root for the underdogs. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review David H The presence of Emily Blunt elevates an otherwise preposterous movie to a higher level then it deserves Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review Mark B Matt Damon is charming and believable. Emily Blunt is great as always. The overall concept is good, The Matrix meets Inception. All wrapped up in a romantic movie. Overall the movie works but somewhere in the middle it loses its footing just a bit but brings it home. Go into this more the romantic up lifting way rather than the science fiction concept and you will be just fine. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Just as he is on the brink of winning a Senate seat, politician David Norris (Matt Damon) meets a ballerina named Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt). Though David is instantly smitten, mysterious men conspire to keep him away from the beautiful dancer. David learns that he is facing the powerful agents of Fate itself, and glimpsing the future laid out for him, must either accept a predetermined path that does not include Elise or else defy Fate to be with her.
Director
George Nolfi
Producer
Bill Carraro, Michael Hackett, Chris Moore, George Nolfi
Screenwriter
George Nolfi
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Gambit Pictures, Electric Shepherd
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Violent Image|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 4, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$62.5M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
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