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Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate us? Matt Damon stars in the thriller The Adjustment Bureau as a man who glimpses the future Fate has planned for him and realizes he wants something else. To get it, he must pursue the only woman he’s ever loved across, under and through the streets of modern-day New York.
On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris (Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt)—a woman like none he’s ever known. But just as he realizes he’s falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart.
David learns he is up against the agents of Fate itself—the men of The Adjustment Bureau—who will do everything in their considerable power to prevent David and Elise from being together. In the face of overwhelming odds, he must either let her go and accept a predetermined path…or risk everything to defy Fate and be with her.
The Adjustment Bureau is written for the screen and directed by George Nolfi (writer of Ocean’s Twelve, co-writer of The Bourne Ultimatum). It is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick (Total Recall, Minority Report and Blade Runner).
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On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris (Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt)—a woman like none he’s ever known. But just as he realizes he’s falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart.
David learns he is up against the agents of Fate itself—the men of The Adjustment Bureau—who will do everything in their considerable power to prevent David and Elise from being together. In the face of overwhelming odds, he must either let her go and accept a predetermined path…or risk everything to defy Fate and be with her.
The Adjustment Bureau is written for the screen and directed by George Nolfi (writer of Ocean’s Twelve, co-writer of The Bourne Ultimatum). It is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick (Total Recall, Minority Report and Blade Runner).
Special Features:
- Leaping Through New York
- Becoming Elise
- Destined To Be
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Feature Commentary
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56 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
A slow but very well acted, well made, intriguing and original romantic sci fi thriller, and how often do you see one of those? It's based on a short story by Phillip K. Dick, and while it's not in the same league as Blade Runner, it's at least as enjoyable as Total Recall and Minority Report. Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are on excellent form as the lovers who weren't supposed to meet and Terrance Stamp is very sinister as part of the mysterious adjustment bureau who make sure that everything happens according to plan. You're never quite sure who the mysterious bureau are and that's part of this movie's appeal. They describe themselves as more than human and possess powers and can use any door to transport themselves anywhere they wish and claim to have been watching over the human race since time began and they report to a mysterious chairman who decides fate all according to a grand plan.
The slow pace may put off some, but stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a very enjoyable film.
The slow pace may put off some, but stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a very enjoyable film.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Adjustment Bureau is a fairly standard, mildly entertaining chase film. It has a central conceit which is interesting but it is never really expanded upon. The thought that your life is on a set path and that all your actions are being decided by someone else is a clever and interesting idea which could form the basis of a mind twisting sci-fi extravaganza. What we get here is a plodding, fitfully entertaining chase movie which always feels like it wants to break free and burst in to life.
Matt Damon plays a politician whose life is turned upside down when he meets a girl at one of his conferences. The story then spends a small amount of time making you wonder if he was meant to meet her or if this was pure chance. This thread is quickly dispensed of when he walks in on his colleagues all frozen in time whilst a group of suited men appear to be messing around with their minds. The chase then begins and this pretty much sums up the rest of the film.
The film itself is entertaining but could have been a lot more. There were so many points touched upon but never really explored. For example who exactly are the bureau? The film suggests they are an alien race. They certainly say several times they are not human, so what are they? There are suggestions of religious connotations throughout and at one point are asked if they are angels. Who is their boss and why is it such a secret as to the identity?
The film could have really twisted things and presented something you could walk away from and chew over for some time, but it opted for a straight forward chase, conspiracy thriller. Entertaining but not fulfilling at all.
Matt Damon plays a politician whose life is turned upside down when he meets a girl at one of his conferences. The story then spends a small amount of time making you wonder if he was meant to meet her or if this was pure chance. This thread is quickly dispensed of when he walks in on his colleagues all frozen in time whilst a group of suited men appear to be messing around with their minds. The chase then begins and this pretty much sums up the rest of the film.
The film itself is entertaining but could have been a lot more. There were so many points touched upon but never really explored. For example who exactly are the bureau? The film suggests they are an alien race. They certainly say several times they are not human, so what are they? There are suggestions of religious connotations throughout and at one point are asked if they are angels. Who is their boss and why is it such a secret as to the identity?
The film could have really twisted things and presented something you could walk away from and chew over for some time, but it opted for a straight forward chase, conspiracy thriller. Entertaining but not fulfilling at all.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, The Adjustment Bureau is an entertaining sci-fi romantic thriller. It examines the lengths that someone will go to in order to determine the course of their life when fate seemingly dictates otherwise.
Matt Damon plays a New York congressman in the process of contesting an election to become a senator. His plans are thrown off course when he meets a beautiful dancer, played by Emily Blunt. However, while he is keen to embrace his new-found happiness, there are others who are not so elated at this state of affairs. The eponymous Bureau is omnipresent and will stop at nothing to ensure that everything stays tickety-boo.
All the little things that annoy you - the spilled drink, the missed phone call, the lost key - may seem to be minor inconveniences but they are all part of a wider picture, keeping you 'on track'. In fact, anything in life that makes your blood pressure soar is actually there to get you to stop, chill out and go through your daily routine in a spirit of blithe contentment. It's all part of the plan so just accept that there's nothing you can do to change it. Or is there?
In a case of reality imitating art, writer-director George Nolfi's screenplay is a text-book example. The running time of 1 hour and 45 minutes contains a taut three acts that keep the narrative moving at a brisk pace, ensuring everything happens when it should. The film never outstays its welcome and by the end, definitely gives you something to think about. Matt Damon has quietly become a dependable leading man, ably assisted here not just by Emily Blunt but also Mad Men's John Slattery and the ever-watchable Terence Stamp providing the conflict.
For those who need to know, the Blu-ray contains alternate Latin American Spanish and Canadian French soundtracks and subtitles. The bonus features are brief but do include deleted scenes and a commentary by George Nolfi.
Matt Damon plays a New York congressman in the process of contesting an election to become a senator. His plans are thrown off course when he meets a beautiful dancer, played by Emily Blunt. However, while he is keen to embrace his new-found happiness, there are others who are not so elated at this state of affairs. The eponymous Bureau is omnipresent and will stop at nothing to ensure that everything stays tickety-boo.
All the little things that annoy you - the spilled drink, the missed phone call, the lost key - may seem to be minor inconveniences but they are all part of a wider picture, keeping you 'on track'. In fact, anything in life that makes your blood pressure soar is actually there to get you to stop, chill out and go through your daily routine in a spirit of blithe contentment. It's all part of the plan so just accept that there's nothing you can do to change it. Or is there?
In a case of reality imitating art, writer-director George Nolfi's screenplay is a text-book example. The running time of 1 hour and 45 minutes contains a taut three acts that keep the narrative moving at a brisk pace, ensuring everything happens when it should. The film never outstays its welcome and by the end, definitely gives you something to think about. Matt Damon has quietly become a dependable leading man, ably assisted here not just by Emily Blunt but also Mad Men's John Slattery and the ever-watchable Terence Stamp providing the conflict.
For those who need to know, the Blu-ray contains alternate Latin American Spanish and Canadian French soundtracks and subtitles. The bonus features are brief but do include deleted scenes and a commentary by George Nolfi.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sci-fi romance
This is not Bourne Identity or Inception (the film) this is Inception (the word) Sci-fi romance that behind the scenes The Adjustment Bureau tries to plan what they want to happen.
Published 14 days ago by Peter
Good in parts...
This is a catchy film with some nice ideas, inventive photography and a proper story. The idea that reality is not to be taken for granted is interesting and the plot has some... Read more
Published 26 days ago by D. Burchett
Just go with the flow and give it half a chance...
Suspend belief, sit back, accept that what is happening on screen is just happening, and enjoy the story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David P
Fascinating plot.
I have watched this dvd a couple of times because you see different things happening in the background each time. The layers are great and the film keeps you hooked.
Published 2 months ago by Becky
Dear God: please wipe my brain..
If my brain got wiped I'd never have to think about this piece of cat-gut
ever again.
Now, where was I? Oh, right. I was just about to put this DVD on. Read more
ever again.
Now, where was I? Oh, right. I was just about to put this DVD on. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bloodnock
Average
Reasonable to pass a couple of hours, but not in the same league as the Bourne trilogy despite the studio's claims.
Published 3 months ago by adiebabe43
accually a dissapointment
The plot seemed OK, the cast is great - so WTF? Why 2 stars only? Well - the story in detail was not coherent to me and after the first 15 minutes or so you basically know, what is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ROBERT ZAKOLSKI
Exciting, mind-bending and romantic.
having already seen this movie at the cinema, it was a must have on my blu ray collection.
Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, angels, Fate and conspirations. Awesome! Read more
Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, angels, Fate and conspirations. Awesome! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Slayer
"A letter of love in NY"
I'm happy to write about The Adjustment today. Even though there's a clear crisis going on deep in the cinema industry, we still get jewels for generations to come. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ariel Guerra
NOT A BOURNE FILM
I bought this thinking it was an addition to the Bourne Trilogy, having Matt Damon in it as the main character. Read more
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