Review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) by Armando H — 16 Dec 2012

A movie about life disguised as a chick-flick inside a sci-fi plot. Very enjoyable.

This review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) was written by Armando H on 16 Dec 2012.

The Adjustment Bureau has generally received positive reviews.

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