Review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) by Ayana J — 23 Oct 2012

This film includes the compulsory magic Negro/messenger that explains how things work in the world. Still a move up for Damon after that Hereafter nonsense.

This review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) was written by Ayana J on 23 Oct 2012.

The Adjustment Bureau has generally received positive reviews.

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