Review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) by Tom N — 08 Mar 2013

Decent film and cast. A totalitarian, action romance thriller with religious undertones. Not bad, but I don't think it could have done much more with it's plot.

This review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) was written by Tom N on 08 Mar 2013.

The Adjustment Bureau has generally received positive reviews.

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