This film is about a promising young senator named David Norris who is played by Matt Damon. At the start of the film, he loses an election. After meeting a tenacious girl, he delivers an inspiring speech and reenters the world of politics. Meanwhile there are men watching Norris and discussing his actions. It is revealed that the men are guiding Norris, among others, to specific outcomes. When one small thing goes awry, the whole plan begins to fall apart and the watchers must reveal themselves to Norris as the Adjustment Bureau. Norris must fight for his own decisions and write his life the way he wants to despite the best efforts of the Adjustment Bureau to stop him and get him back on their track. Will he succeed in living his own life or will the Bureau convince him of the importance of their plan?
I actually found this film quite enjoyable. I thought the characters were compelling and the story was engrossing. I even found the love story more believable than usual. I actually like the love interest played by Emily Blunt. The dilemma is there. Does Norris follow his heart and be with the woman that every part of himself is telling him is the one for him, or does he let her go so that they can each fulfill their greater destinies apart from one another?
There were some things I was not thrilled about, however. I do wish they had gone back for another draft on the dialogue. I found the dialogue of the Bureau to be too contrived. They used it to explain too much to the audience and it just came across as forced. Also I feel, directing wise, they missed opportunities for action. The climactic chase scene is hugely anti-climactic.
My Opinion in a Nutshell:
Entertainment: 6- This was a very fun movie, just don’t try to over think it and you will enjoy yourself.
Award-worthy: 3- Nothing in this film stands out or takes your breath away in the manner that makes you want to root for it come award season.
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