Review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) by Jefferson L — 18 May 2013

Romantic conspiracy theory. Sound familiar?

This review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) was written by Jefferson L on 18 May 2013.

The Adjustment Bureau has generally received positive reviews.

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