Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

VividSimon Simply Perfect

Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Paul Kydd Available on Blu-ray Disc (Region B)USA 2011 English (Colour); Science Fiction/Thriller/Romance (Universal/Media Rights Capital/Gambit/Electric Shepherd); 106 minutes (12 certificate)Crew includes: George Nolfi (Director/Screenwriter, adapting Short Story "Adjustment Team" by Philip K. Dick ***½ [7/10]); Michael Hackett, George Nolfi, Bill Carraro, Chris Moore (Producers); Jonathan Gordon, Isa Dick Hackett (Executive Producers); John Toll (Cinematographer); Kevin Thompson (Production Designer); Jay Rabinowitz (Editor); Thomas Newman (Composer)Cast includes: Matt Damon (David Norris), Emily Blunt (Elise Sellas), Anthony Mackie (Harry Mitchell), John Slattery (Richardson), Michael Kelly (Charlie Traynor), Terence Stamp (Thompson), Donnie Keshawarz (Donaldson), Anthony Ruivivar (McCrady), David Bishins (Burdensky)"They stole his future. Now he's taking it back."An aspiring politician (Damon) seemingly meets by accident a professional dancer (Blunt), with whom he is immediately smitten, but when members of the Adjustment Bureau intervene to keep them apart, a characteristically reckless Damon determines to track this woman down in defiance of the enigmatic "Chairman."Stylishly mixing genres, Nolfi has crafted an oddly realistic, sci-fi tinged romantic thriller (loosely based on Dick's 1954 short story), with a refreshing emphasis on the touching central romance, rather than on any distracting visual effects.A location-heavy love letter to New York, the film poses provocative questions about how much control we have over our lives, and what parts fate and chance play.Blu-ray Extras: Commentary, Featurettes, Deleted/Extended Scenes, Interactive Map. ***½ (7/10)

mopar-50246 The acting in this movie is terrible, the characters are like talking puppets. Matt Damon plays the same guy from Good Will Hunting, the intelligent guy with a pitiable background. Emilly Blunts character is just as stereotypical, playing the struggling artist with a bad girl complex. The bowler hat guys are the worst because they have nothing of interest to say, in fact they all behave the same way, It's like they are there to make you think something is happening, when nothing really is. I don't see the romance between the two main characters, if anything the intimate moments between the two made me cringe. The dialogue between all these characters are not memorable or interesting, obviously the script lets it down. There is absolutely no charm in this movie or it's characters, you cannot substitute good acting or writing with a silly far fetched plot.

Paul Evans David Norris is a rising star in the world of politics, a chance encounter with the beautiful Elise changes his life forever. The problem is, he was only ever meant to meet Elise the one time, his heart demands otherwise, but there is a bureau that ensures everyone follows the plan that's laid out for them.It's surely a wonderfully imaginative movie, a clever hybrid of sci-fi, thriller and love story. Matt Damon and Emily Blunt both shine as the lead characters. The film has some great moments, it doesn't need car chases and explosions, it's all about character interaction.I would genuinely recommend it to anyone that hasn't seen it, beautifully produced, it looks incredible, some of the imagery is fabulous.It's hard to find any real fault. I love the concept of a firm being responsible for keeping our lives on track. 8/10

zkonedog If you don't watch a lot of movies, "The Adjustment Bureau" will be an entertaining ride. If, like me, you've "seen 'em all", this one does not stand out in any way, shape, or form.For a basic plot summary, "Adjustment Bureau" tells the story of David Norris (Matt Damon) and Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt), two lovers seemingly destined to be together. However, a mysterious group of derby-wearing men in suits (known only as the Adjustment Bureau) do all they can to prevent the coupling in order for the world to stay on "the plan".The main problem with this movie is that it tries to be so many different things and doesn't succeed at any of them. It's a romance, but without romantic tension. It's an action flick, but with no effects or chase scenes that stand out. It's a philosophical piece, but with little time to really dig in. It's a paranormal romp, but without any explanation in the end. Basically, it's one of those movies where the lead characters run around a lot, emote a tad, and end up with a very contrived, unappealing climax for the effort.Thus, while "The Adjustment Bureau" doesn't outrightly fail at anything (hence the two star rating as opposed to one), it doesn't really succeed at much, either. Unless you don't get out much, skip this effort and find something that really works.