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The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau

2011
Romance, Sci-fi
1h 46m
A congressman (Matt Damon) who's a rising star on the political scene finds himself entranced by a beautiful ballerina (Emily Blunt), but mysterious circumstances ensure that their love affair is predestined to be a non-starter. Screenwriter George Nolfi (The Bourne Ultimatum) makes his directorial debut with this romantic adaptation of Philip K. Dick's classic sci-fi short story "Adjustment Team."

Directed by:

George Nolfi

Screenwriter:

Philip K. Dick, George Nolfi

Starring:

Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Anthony Mackie, Michael Kelly, Terence Stamp, John Slattery, Emily Blunt, Jennifer Ehle, David Alan Basche, Anthony Ruivivar, Pedro Pascal, Venida Evans

Genres:

Romance, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The Adjustment Bureau

2011
Romance, Sci-fi
1h 46m
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alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 07 Mar 2011
3
38th
Eh. It's a decent enough piece of entertainment, but its examination of fate and its religious implications are rather hollow and one-note. It's far too brief to explore its themes in greater depth, and the ending feels rather abrupt, in addition to predictable. The romance between Damon and Blunt, despite being rather thin, is, however, reasonably effective, and provides the film with some tension. Those who dig the genre will probably enjoy this a bit.
Rated 07 Mar 2011
superargoSuperargo
Rated 11 Mar 2011
46
26th
Matt Damon loves Emily Blunt. "You can't love Emily Blunt!" say the guys in hats, then they chase Damon around awhile, and finally they're like "ah, the hell with it..." and the movie's over. Watchable for at least the first 40 minutes or so, and Damon and Blunt are appealing, but nothing's ever at stake and nothing ever really happens, either. Ultimately quite pointless, and pretty frigging silly, to boot.
Rated 11 Mar 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 26 Jun 2011
5
44th
I keep watching movies that start so promising yet can't end properly. This ending should've been dark and fucked up and instead it was like they tacked it on because some test group said it was cute. Really made no sense. They spend a lot of time explaining everything too, I like a little mystery. Still, it's worth seeing but it's ultimately a disappointment.
Rated 26 Jun 2011
bunkenBunken
Rated 14 Mar 2011
40
24th
The chemistry between Damon and Blunt works great and she's becoming one of my personal favorites, but that is about it. Once again one of PKD's great novels is beeing raped by annoying Hollywood producers, but hey, what's new? I could have gone without the intended, but unfunny bureau guys from the fifties and the pathetic God references!
Rated 14 Mar 2011
kasperlKasperL
Rated 13 Mar 2011
40
19th
Damon and Blunt are a nice fit (perhaps because neither of them has Hollywood looks) and their chemistry could probably have amounted to a good film, if this had been a straight-up romance. Normally, I'm a sucker for sci-fi mumbo-jumbo, even if this is just as much about religion, but Nolfi insists on flaunting the ridiculousness of his script and by the end I just wished that it hadn't been part of the plan that I waste my time watching guys with magic hats run through magic doors. 'Jumper 2'?
Rated 13 Mar 2011
ofthealliesOfTheAllies
Rated 15 Aug 2011
70
67th
A great blend of action and romance, something rarely seen in films today. Damon and Blunt have wonderful chemistry together, making their sudden romance much more believable. As always, Terence Stamp is a ton of fun to watch and is an excellent 'antagonist'. I wish the God aspect could have been a bit more ambiguous and the film does start to falter whenever it thinks it has something "very important" to say. Not a highpoint of cinema by any means, but it does make for a perfect date movie.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 25 Mar 2011
25
17th
I found this moderately revolting. However, points for its cast (but I didn't at all buy Damon being in love with Blunt, so the film fails on a very fundamental level for me) and the fact that its characters actually talk like people. Could've been excellent if the concept hadn't been handled so horribly. The religion tie-in was borderline offensive and the message or dare I misuse the world "morals" certainly were. Wanted to like this so bad, I really did. Had real potential, such a shame.
Rated 25 Mar 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 20 Mar 2011
7
58th
I wish they had dug a little deeper into the whole methodology behind the bureau and some parts did challenge my suspension of disbelief: agents sharing a human appearance, using cellular phones when they possess telekinetic powers... Terence Stamp walks into frame after a while, after which the film becomes more involving and Damon and Blunt, whose interaction help the film attain an emotional boil, are quite likeable together. Despite its shortcomings, I still found it worth watching.
Rated 20 Mar 2011
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 14 Mar 2011
80
70th
I've never read Philip K. Dick's "Adjustment Team". Given that, I can't help but feel that 'The Adjustment Bureau' wrote itself into a corner. The stakes are so high that any ending outside of a horribly tragic one would feel like a cop out. That's pretty much the case here, but the chemistry on the screen can make you overlook that entirely. The film makes you wish you knew these characters personally. They're so great to be around that even sloppy plotting can't wipe the smile from your face.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
spleenspleen
Rated 13 Mar 2011
51
21st
It's rare that I notice the costumes in a movie, but Emily "so unlikeable she makes Matt Damon charismatic" Blunt's are standout bad. Apparently the producers signed with the Goodwill store for product placement. As far as the movie goes...well, it doesn't go by fast enough, and by the end there are so many plot holes held together with spit and duct tape, it's obvious they had no idea where to take the pretty decent premise.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 23 Jan 2018
4
12th
An interesting concept is largely flattened by numerous large dumps of blatant exposition, heavy-handed injections of theological themes (see the sappy wrap-up) and rushed ruminations on free will and the future that are anything but subtle. Still, real suspense can still be found in spite of the cheesiness (see the door-to-door climax) and the (thin) romance has its moments of charm (Damon and Blunt have good rapport) and beauty (see the touching kiss in the face of their enemies at the end).
Rated 23 Jan 2018
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 19 Jul 2012
75
65th
A secret society hell bent on cock blocking Matt Damon
Rated 19 Jul 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 20 Jul 2011
70
56th
An entertaining enough film. All the actors do an admirable job in this sci-fi thriller/romance. The story is unique, but the more that gets revealed to the audience the lamer it feels (water makes them not know whats going on, need to wear the hats). I have a feeling this movie would have been more memorable had it not had the happy ending, but it's hard to get Hollywood to take that risk. Regardless, it's still worth a watch.
Rated 20 Jul 2011
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 18 Jul 2011
20
9th
Wasn't really bothered by the heavenly references - as others have commented on - probably because I was busy throwing up. Emptying your insides is a pretty big indication that the film your watching isn't worth your time.
Rated 18 Jul 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 05 Jul 2011
50
44th
Watchable and interesting for a while, but the Hollywoodised narrative gradually de-emphasises the paranoia in favour of ho-hum romance/theology. This problem is especially acute for the underwhelming and hokey conclusion, which is at least kept very brief, as though the producers were aware the ending was less than satisfactory but felt they had little alternative (or realised, in other words, that any free will they may have counted on in relation to ending the movie was largely illusory).
Rated 05 Jul 2011
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 17 Jun 2011
58
34th
A possibly nifty concept that goes nowhere interesting. The first 20 minutes were neat, but once the story started focusing on all that romancey 'we're meant to be together' bullshit I began zoning out.
Rated 17 Jun 2011
mitealcmitealc
Rated 11 Jun 2011
76
46th
The Sci-fi angle just doesn't work. It founders on the brink of preposterity. What works fabulously though is the love story which lies beneath the sci-fi gimmick. That's the movie's selling point - the electrifying chemistry which Matt Damon and Emily Blunt bring to the screen. Their performance is what makes this film an enjoyable romance.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Mar 2011
65
41st
I'm predispositioned to at least be intrigued by films dealing with fate and free will, and this one's pretty enjoyable in spite of some silly elements like the Bureau guys needing their special hats to make use of various doors. But then again we're dealing with a fantastical plot about strange fellows manipulating people's lives according to a master plan. Don't go out of your way to see it.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
markjpMArkjp
Rated 12 Mar 2011
65
46th
Sheep in wolf's clothes, basically. It's a standard star-crossed lovers romantic story disguised as sci-fi thriller. The perfect date-movie in other words. The premise is great and the craftsmanship is solid but the movie never really rises above mediocrity. The result is an enjoyable popcorn flick that will have you think "Must read more Philip K. Dick short stories." Other highlights: a young Morgan Freeman in a supporting role and the showcasing of the incompetence of bureaucrats.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 08 Mar 2011
76
72nd
Emily Blunt and Matt Damon sizzle in the odd 'Adjustment Bureau,' an entertaining romance that probably would have been great without all the zany science-fiction piled on top of it. The story focuses on a bureau of adjusters (angels) working on behalf of a chairman (God) to keep people on their proper paths in life to maintain world order. I can dig the concept, but I wish the film would've went for bolder heights. Full of potential, and solidly entertaining, the film still needs adjusting.
Rated 08 Mar 2011
obdurateObdurate
Rated 08 Mar 2011
47
13th
It's not a recommendation from me but it's not awful. It's just really shallow... I don't know why people are saying it's deep at all. Any movie can throw out an idea and not explore it with any depth. This would be forgivable if I felt there was some great quality, like an interesting story. There isn't. It plods along, generally being decent, never being amazing. Damon and Blunt are good (they're the highlight though I wouldn't say they're dazzling the audience), but the movie just falls flat.
Rated 08 Mar 2011
arossaross
Rated 25 Apr 2020
64
22nd
Pretty entertaining, but I couldn't take it nearly as seriously as it wanted me to. The ending was especially bad.
Rated 25 Apr 2020
calabriaCalabria
Rated 28 Jan 2018
73
22nd
It's got the fun Philip K. Dick spiritual ideas but the sci-fi + romance is just...idk...like two crutches just leaning on each other?
Rated 28 Jan 2018
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 26 Dec 2017
30
12th
This film is kind of an action sci-fi, very shallow but trying to be deep. The characters are very underdeveloped and that hurt the story.
Rated 26 Dec 2017
bagarbjorneBagarbjorne
Rated 05 Nov 2017
60
44th
Solid entertainment that sort of falters towards the end where nothing new happens.
Rated 05 Nov 2017
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 20 Nov 2015
50
21st
The story of a really selfish and annoying woman who gatecrashes a wedding, uses mens toilets, falls instantly for Damon, ruins his cellphone, blames him for not calling yet doesn't look for HIM for 3 years, gets back with old flame but leaves him at the altar, doesnt look for MD for a further 11 months, realises she is madly in love with him and all their problems were down to a load of "guardian angels" who intervene in peoples lives for "good motives". Good premise. Well made but bad film
Rated 20 Nov 2015
zipsterZipster
Rated 21 Aug 2014
55
1st
Sure, it's hard to find a woman when you know nothing more about her than her first name. It's comparatively trouble-free, however, to locate a superstar Senate nominee. But she never takes any enterprise to reconnect with the love of her life, nor does it ever dawn on anyone that she could. When Damon loses her number, she sulks for three years! When he's forced to forsake her in a hospital, she waits, brokenhearted, for 11 more months!!!
Rated 21 Aug 2014
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 09 Aug 2014
70
46th
So if I keep meeting people I owe money, is that then fate or the adjustment bureau trying to get me to pay? Are they trying to tell me that it's according to the plan that I pay my bills? If that's the chairman's plan then fuck him! It's my life. My plan. It's... wait a minute... Emily Blunt bend time and space in this movie, restarted days in The Edge of Tomorrow and fought a time traveler in Looper. Has anyone checked if she is actually just a Time Lord pretending to be an actor.
Rated 09 Aug 2014
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 13 Oct 2013
2
46th
After an early tonal shift from serious to light I was just about suspending my disbelief again when it started breaking it's own rules. That's death to something like this. Sci-fi only for people who hate sci-fi and a romance that stalls after the first couple of meetings. An over-cooked Eternal Sunshine...
Rated 13 Oct 2013
hobbitninjaHobbitNinja
Rated 30 Aug 2013
20
4th
I could have walked out of this film and ended up happier. It did well critically, which means nothing I suppose. The major hook of this movie is revealed pretty early on. Because of what the hook is ultimately revealed to be, this film is full of plot holes, and easily explained away story problems. The whole concept doesn't even work. It seemed to me like someone had a cool idea, but could never quite figure out how to execute it properly. Damon and Blunt were excellent together.
Rated 30 Aug 2013
kojilessKojiless
Rated 05 Jan 2013
74
79th
Did I really like this movie, or did the bureau will it so? Only Matt Damon knows the answer, and he's not talking.
Rated 05 Jan 2013
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 26 Nov 2012
66
55th
Not a bad film until the lazy horseshit "power of love" ending.
Rated 26 Nov 2012
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 16 Sep 2012
70
50th
I surprised myself by enjoying this film. I wasn't familiar with the Philip K. Dick short story on which this film was based, but the film becomes much more interesting when you're aware of Dick's literary arc, and his wholesale rejection of reality later in life. That being said, the film is flawed. It tries to become an ultra-sappy love story, which I never entirely bought into. The melodramatic music was intolerable and distracting. But the movie isn't as bad as people say it is.
Rated 16 Sep 2012
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 20 Dec 2011
80
67th
Interesting concept, but doesn't quite stick the landing. The film's a little overlong and lacking any real drama. The movie pretty much survives on the combined charisma of Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.
Rated 20 Dec 2011
wulfstanleeWulfstanLee
Rated 20 Oct 2011
70
63rd
A solid film with a smart premise, although I wish that premise could have been revealed much later in the film. Its not that the plot loses tension, necessarily, its just that the length of time between when we start to understand what's truly going on in this world and the end of the film makes its message sound preachy and repetitive. Matt Damon's acting is excellent as always, and Terence Stamp and Emily Blunt are good as well.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
iustaeIustae
Rated 02 Aug 2011
69
47th
interesting idea but poor story
Rated 02 Aug 2011
cengizermiscengizermis
Rated 17 Jul 2011
75
62nd
Except the corny and shallow american approach to the issue of freewill vs. fate, it is a nice film to watch. Leave the reason aside and enjoy it but If you are so obsessed with reason then don't even think about watching it; it will just leave a bad taste. Conclusion: I like fantasy more than reality in movies, so it was ok for me except a few points.
Rated 17 Jul 2011
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 14 Jul 2011
75
46th
Pretty good concept. I am afraid it's way poorer the the book but the script looks solid with some occasional silly moments. The Bureau is also sustained by good chemistry between and Damon and Blunt and their mutual delightful performance. I really hoped there will something similar to Bourne ride. All in all, it is worth watching.
Rated 14 Jul 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 27 Jun 2011
70
65th
Steals shamelessly from 'Fringe' (who probably stole from Dick to begin with - so there!), and is a strange mixture of magic hats and interactive notebooks (of the otherwise non-digital kind), put into a world of 'google' and 'The Daily Show'. Hardest to swallow is the quasi-religious simplification of fate and choice. But it is a love story, and even though I don't take to those, the chemistry between Damon and Blunt make them the best couple since 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'.
Rated 27 Jun 2011
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 13 Jun 2011
70
77th
Some parts didn't add up but the whole was good. Haven't seen his more recent films, but Matt Damon can do more than just the 'Bourne series'.
Rated 13 Jun 2011
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 11 Jun 2011
20
8th
It shouldn't be easy to construct such a stale movie out of a Dick story, I was bored to hell in anticipation for a single worthy moment which never arrived. It can't even get a hard-on with the romance angle. Check -End of Eternity- by Asimov to see how this can be treated.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
tavingtonTavington
Rated 11 Jun 2011
2
37th
I'd be better pleased with just another Bourne(which this isn't). Although plot isn't any good, the cast(mostly T.Stamp and E.Blunt) saved the day.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
bwlfro5bwlfro5
Rated 11 Jun 2011
65
42nd
It feels kind of like it's trying to make a big point, but it comes off feeling rather obvious. Perhaps if someone has never thought about what "fate" exactly implies it might blow their mind. Still, it's a nice romance story, and an easy watch, even if Blunt's character comes off completely unbelievable in the final act.
Rated 11 Jun 2011
stripyStripy
Rated 10 Jun 2011
80
58th
It's really fun and enjoyable but the plot feels a bit sloppy at times, I would like to see the director's cut come out.
Rated 10 Jun 2011
scorpusScorpus
Rated 27 Apr 2011
69
38th
A good concept is present in The Adjustment Bureau, just not well executed enough to make it an outstanding film
Rated 27 Apr 2011
trash_puppetTrash Puppet
Rated 20 Mar 2011
6
32nd
Blugh, such a cheesy ending.
Rated 20 Mar 2011
ranaldRanald
Rated 14 Mar 2011
70
53rd
The central romance works very well, and the political subtext is amusing; this is an enjoyable enough piece of hokum.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 13 Mar 2011
65
58th
More akin to Eternal Sunshine than Dark City, despite the "Mysterious Mud Squad Pulling Strings" plot, and although it's based on K. Dick, it's more pseudo-religious than sci-fi. That said, I enjoyed it (up until the ineverable moral/existentialistic pay-off).
Rated 13 Mar 2011
rewilde-brewilde
Rated 10 Mar 2011
87
78th
Lightweight but dealing with complex matters, thrilling but almost always upbeat, imaginative but believably-acted, this was a real surprise for me. I thought I'd be giving it a flat 80, but it reminds me of Dark City meets a great heist film, with a genuinely sweet romance at it's core. This will make a great DVD/blu ray purchase for saturday night film gatherings.
Rated 10 Mar 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 08 Mar 2011
58
48th
Works far better as a romance, than as a thriller or competent sci-fi. Damon and Blunt are both perfectly watchable with a good chemistry and they really prop up this movie. The Adjustment Bureau as characters and as an organisation feel far too underdeveloped, and it really is to the films detriment. As simple entertainment it works absolutely fine, but I spent most of this movie thinking "that could have been done better" and wishing it had more depth. "Inception meets Bourne" it ain't!
Rated 08 Mar 2011
ebelcEbelC
Rated 06 Mar 2011
60
46th
Interesting and enjoyable, but mainly meaningless, something surprising thinking in the main idea used. Fortunately, is not just a movie about a man running, what trailers suggest, but sadly that time spend telling us a story is mostly focused in a love story that could be more emotive, and not that much in a freedom/fate plot, reduced to some sentences and simple thoughts. It looks basically as an unfinished romance movie and an unfinished religious/conspiracy movie.
Rated 06 Mar 2011
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 06 Mar 2024
65
86th
#24#, rw3, popcorn-candy, liked, cast!, oldies(3) }*{ #11#, hype, story, cast!
Rated 06 Mar 2024
silentjakesilentjake
Rated 17 Feb 2024
60
36th
Some scenes (library scene for example) were clearly inspired by "Wings of Desire" which is a far superior movie.
Rated 17 Feb 2024
ericamblerericambler
Rated 18 Dec 2023
52
16th
Intriguing philosophical sci-fi premise that’s watered down to theology 101. The romance wasn’t doing much for me either. Hits like a streaming-exclusive movie that came nearly a decade too early.
Rated 18 Dec 2023
stuie299stuie299
Rated 06 Oct 2023
75
45th
Simply put The adjustment Bureau is not necessarily bad, just bland. I like the cast and the premise, but the film continually makes the most meh decisions throughout. I personally think it could have benefitted from a different writer/director. Someone to give this thing some sense of style and life. Also as much as I usually like Thomas Newman's music, I feel like he was the wrong choice to compose the score for this one.
Rated 06 Oct 2023
li0lili0li
Rated 21 May 2022
40
13th
I guess if you believe 1. Love exists and 2. It's some unstoppable powerful force, you might like this film. The supposed sci-fi elements were just fantasy. Preety slow moving too.
Rated 21 May 2022
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 04 Jan 2021
78
62nd
2021-01-04 and before
Rated 04 Jan 2021
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 17 Oct 2020
70
38th
Cool premise but doesn't quite nail the execution. The chemistry between the leads is pretty good at least.
Rated 17 Oct 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 22 Mar 2020
48
36th
Seen: 2. Silly execution severely handicaps this intriguing premise.
Rated 22 Mar 2020
lofisofilofisofi
Rated 26 Oct 2018
15
14th
profoundly forgettable
Rated 26 Oct 2018
vv238vv238
Rated 11 Sep 2018
50
51st
Everything about this movie is so middle-of-the-road that it's hard to hate but also hard to love. The characters are okay, the action pretty simple, the questions it raises are surface level, and the production fine. It might be bad simply because of how unmemorable everything about it is.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 29 May 2018
60
39th
tam bir high concept filmi. dick'in orijinal hikayesini bilmesem de mevzuyu ilişkiye denklemek fazla ucuza kaçabilecekse de ikilinin uyumu yeterli desteği sağlıyor hikayeye. sinematografi, çekimler fazla karanlık olsa da farklı diyarları işaretlemede başarılı ama sanki böyle bir hikaye biraz daha görsel numarayla daha etkileyici olabilir gibi geliyor.
Rated 29 May 2018
mjoyamjoya
Rated 08 Jan 2018
66
39th
The climax and ending was just too enormously deflating. They really built up a fairly decent suspense with romantic, dramatic, and action elements all solidly incorporated within. But the final developments and resolution are so incredibly poor that you feel like they chopped a major section out at the end, and that you only watched half the actual running length of a much greater movie.
Rated 08 Jan 2018
luordluord
Rated 03 Aug 2017
63
51st
Entertaining with a intriguing premise and helped by a charismatic cast.
Rated 03 Aug 2017
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 11 Mar 2017
45
30th
Awesome idea with an obviously great source material in Philip K. Dick's short story, but the execution is questionable - especially the last 30 minutes of the film and the dreadful closing sequences. Emily Blunt is gorgeous, sexy and authentic. Matt Damon is Matt Damon. Could have been a very special film. Alas, although being a very entertaining watch, it's nothing more.
Rated 11 Mar 2017
louismazziniLouisMazzini
Rated 20 Feb 2017
50
10th
Painfully boring.
Rated 20 Feb 2017
bingbing
Rated 19 Dec 2016
55
21st
Serendipity meets Bruce Almighty. Fun and dumb and forgotten in a second. For similar themes done better see: La La Land, Groundhog Day, It's A Wonderful Life.
Rated 19 Dec 2016
vpathyvpathy
Rated 06 Dec 2016
45
2nd
Mediocre thriller...average romantic....below average concept...
Rated 06 Dec 2016
alanstrangalanstrang
Rated 28 Aug 2016
69
47th
A little less romance and deterministic nonsense would have been better for everyone.
Rated 28 Aug 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 28 Apr 2016
9
29th
W3E1P1S1V1M1A1R0.
Rated 28 Apr 2016
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 31 Aug 2015
95
63rd
The Adjustment Bureau never takes itself too seriously even if the characters do. The fact you believe the attraction between Damon and Blunt keeps the dramatic tension intact while a bunch of other lunacy and misdirection is allowed to take place. Opposite the film's romantic angle the stone-faced determination of the clandestine Adjustment Bureau is led by the silver-haired "Mad Men" star John Slattery. As much as the performances of the two leads are integral.
Rated 31 Aug 2015
andaybandayb
Rated 16 Aug 2015
60
46th
the bureau has its neat ideas (thanks to Dick's genius), but it squanders them all on a forced romance plot. damon is likeable (i'd vote for the guy) but not believable, so i guess he nails the politician role. seriously, he should run for the office. would be much more entertaining than this movie at least.
Rated 16 Aug 2015
dawolfeyDaWolfey
Rated 02 Aug 2015
66
82nd
An interesting concept made into a decent film that kept me engaged throughout. Although ultimately it turns into a Love Conquers All story, and would have been better if it hadn't tried to draw a link with religion, I did enjoy it.
Rated 02 Aug 2015
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 24 Feb 2015
75
91st
eng & ger; [the adjustment bureau; der plan]; ein aufstrebender abgeordneter findet in einer tänzerin seine liebe des lebens, und mysteriöse umstände sorgen dafür dass ihre beziehung schwierig wird - doch der abgeordnete sucht und kämpft für seine liebe.;
Rated 24 Feb 2015
benoliver999benoliver999
Rated 05 Feb 2015
60
42nd
The Adjustment Bureau is different to most high concept films in that it's fuelled by the chemistry between the two leads rather than its premise. This doesn't feel like an intentional choice; Damon and Blunt light up the screen together and the story becomes a sideshow.
Rated 05 Feb 2015
conorc96Conor_C96
Rated 20 Nov 2014
86
92nd
Surprisingly, this film is something that I really enjoyed. The romance factor fits well with the sci-fi elements of the film.
Rated 20 Nov 2014
ricRic
Rated 08 Nov 2014
85
82nd
What would Hollywood do without P. K. Dick ! ... or Emily Blunt. The sci-fi story is pretty interesting, even if it felt a little under-used in terms of special effect. But the main attraction is the chemistry between Emily and Matt Damon, they are just mesmerizing with their seemingly offhanded remarks they keep throwing at each other like the rest of the world (or the camera for that matter) wasn't even there.
Rated 08 Nov 2014
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 22 Oct 2014
69
46th
Passes an amount of time.
Rated 22 Oct 2014
redactedredacted
Rated 08 Sep 2014
23
6th
What the fuck? It's like an Inception/ Truman Show hybrid flop. On top of that, it adds a (faceless) god angle and some stuttering love story that 'should never be'. A core plot line enabled by patches of weak exposition defending the films ambition to keep the two starstruck lovers apart for reasons I can only see as being convenient.
Rated 08 Sep 2014
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 20 Apr 2014
50
50th
So how far you go down the path of equating The Chairman with God may well be the determining factor in how you react to The Adjustment Bureau--both positively and negatively. But as you react, you'll realize that this film, which is based on a short story by sci-fi maestro Philip K. Dick, has managed to elevate itself to the status of rare big-budget Hollywood production: One that strives to deal intelligently and entertainingly with one of the stickiest subjects in human history. (pluggedin.com
Rated 20 Apr 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 25 Mar 2014
70
77th
For what is, for the most part, a cat-and-mouse game, The Adjustment Bureau is a lot of fun. It's smarter than it needs to be and more romantic than it likely should. Its final 15 minutes aren't as strong as they could have been and the second act contains a bit too much repetition, but it's a fun journey because of the premise, stars, and intelligent filmmaking. The movie will make you think. That's what good science fiction does.
Rated 25 Mar 2014
babamotsbabamots
Rated 23 Mar 2014
67
50th
Great premise and good performances, but the Bureau needed to be mysterious and sinister to make this a thriller. Instead they sit us down (twice) to explain everything, and then it's all too cheesy. I could have gotten behind the non-conformity message, only it was too heavy-handed by the end.
Rated 23 Mar 2014
wicheWiche
Rated 03 Mar 2014
79
79th
I really liked this scifi-story, which was executed very well in my opinion. Strong, gripping and very interesting, although they tried too hard to be philosophical.
Rated 03 Mar 2014
flipzoflipzo
Rated 28 Feb 2014
97
99th
Surprisingly beautiful. I went to the cinema with less than zero expectations (thanks italian translators: they changed the title to "I guardiani del destino" "the guardians of destiny"... yes... wtf!?). I loved this movie. Cool. Edit: after years I watched it again and I almost cried, don't know why, it touches my feelings so hard that during some scenes I can barely breath. Seriously, I don't know. I should thank P.Dick, G.Nolfi, all actors and crew.
Rated 28 Feb 2014
tdkrTDKR
Rated 31 Jan 2014
77
46th
Great movie. It makes me think of fate like never before and it's cast is awesome and you are going to love the chemistry between them.
Rated 31 Jan 2014
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 27 Jan 2014
70
37th
If only the magical hats weren't fedoras this could have been so much better. Had it delved more into the Bureau and their history this could have moved from a romance to pure science fiction. The idea that there is an entire being of peoples that are controlling our every move is a brilliant idea, but alas Hollywood took control of this one. Damon and Blunt are charismatic and have great chemistry though.
Rated 27 Jan 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
72
46th
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.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
duderDuder
Rated 17 Dec 2013
60
40th
Shares the same saddening truth with most sci-fi movies of the last decade, potentially amazing concept, stupid, stupid screenplay that can't hold it together.. What a waste of an amazing idea. Watch Dark City again. 18,5,18: Liked it better on second viewing. It is a fun watch and a light hearted sci-fi/fantasy love story.
Rated 17 Dec 2013
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 17 Nov 2013
50
10th
Found it surprisingly boring.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
christofchristof
Rated 11 Nov 2013
83
65th
My partner and I kept calling this film "Magic Doors" until I completely forgot what the original title was. I was surprised looking back that the contemporary dance was the thing that lingered and had the most emotional weight.
Rated 11 Nov 2013
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 04 Nov 2013
50
27th
It's a ridiculous, heavy-handed premise that relies considerably on the effortless charm and chemistry between Damon and Blunt.
Rated 04 Nov 2013
dephraserdephraser
Rated 03 Aug 2013
90
80th
Excellent (short-ish) film about the meaning of fate, free-will, truth, and choice.
Rated 03 Aug 2013
oretyo_rety
Rated 18 Jul 2013
70
45th
A decent romance with a sci-fi angle. The plot won't shake you but I'd be hard-pressed to pinpoint any flaws. Strong leads with good chemistry. Matt Damon is solid as usual and Emily Blunt is, as usual, friggin' awesome :)
Rated 18 Jul 2013
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 20 Apr 2013
77
29th
pretty good, a little off in some places which makes it kinda hard to follow, but in the end it is actually a genuinely good movie.
Rated 20 Apr 2013
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 20 Mar 2013
90
84th
The Adjustment Bureau is a great suspense movie. The twists and turns kept me interested from start to finish. At the beginning of the movie I suspected that the adjustment bureau was just some government agency that was influencing elections, but the whole story was flipped on it's head when the truth was revealed. This might be my favorite Philip K. Dick movie right behind Blade Runner; but it is really close. The acting in the movie was really well done. The actors were well chose
Rated 20 Mar 2013
nimnonimno
Rated 16 Mar 2013
88
86th
An interesting movie! Difficult to figure out all the "rules" and how things work. It gets better with successive viewings. Understated special effects that actually seem pretty cool.
Rated 16 Mar 2013
alwayssummeralwayssummer
Rated 24 Feb 2013
82
74th
Better on the second viewing than the first. A love conquers all story.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
vn1xVN1X
Rated 21 Jan 2013
50
20th
"Even you guys can't get through the doors without your hats on right?"
Rated 21 Jan 2013
johnnyw2001JohnnyW2001
Rated 09 Jan 2013
60
10th
Inception-Lite.
Rated 09 Jan 2013
amerigoamerigo
Rated 03 Jan 2013
69
21st
This is a film that asks hard questions, but then goes out of its way to give regurgitated rom-com styled answers.
Rated 03 Jan 2013

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