Review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) by Erica M — 08 Oct 2012

More of a love story than an action flick, but I enjoyed it all the same.

This review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) was written by Erica M on 08 Oct 2012.

The Adjustment Bureau has generally received positive reviews.

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