The Adjustment Bureau

On the verge of launching his political career to the next level, David Norris (Matt Damon), has a chance encounter with the woman of his dreams, a modern dancer named Elise (Emily Blunt); it was supposed to be a one time meeting, but when the two meet a second time, a larger plan of their fate begins to unfold. More important though is the fact that helping this “plan” stay on track is a mysterious and seemingly supernatural group of individuals known as The Adjustment Bureau. It appears that the Bureau will stop at nothing to keep David from Elise, challenging free will vs. fate and raising more questions. Only when David catches up with bureau agent Harry Mitchell (Anthony Mackie) does he begin to get answers, but is that too late to save his relationship with Elise, and really, what or who is this Adjustment Bureau? Now, I know it’s early in the year, but to date, I can safely say this is my favorite film of the year. A compelling script based on a short story by Philip K. Dick combines science fiction, religion, and philosophy to make for an intelligent look at the world and question “what if?” Damon and Blunt have great chemistry together and successfully sell the concepts of the film to the viewer. Art direction, score, and production value all feel top notch. Freshman director George Nolfi has a lot to be proud of. The Adjustment Bureau is rated PG-13.