Review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) by Jonny P — 23 May 2012
"The Adjustment Bureau" is just one of those movies that will blow your mind and still have you comprehending its conceptual implications 24 hours later. I was initially surprised to see Matt Damon's name on the film, expecting it to be another gimmicky Hollywood money-maker.
Little did I know that it is exactly his type of film: a great one. The awesomeness begins with the concept that is progressively revealed throughout the film. Who are these adjusters and what is their purpose? The perfect amount will be revealed in due time, but a limited amount so that our imaginations are allowed to do their job.
Outside of the great chemistry between Damon and Emily Blunt, this movie drew me because of its open-ended interpretation. It was really interesting to put this story into the context of God and His angels.
It brings the debate between predestination and free will into a real-world context while keeping it from being an obvious religious theme for the first half of the film. I love that we never get to meet the Chairman, giving the impression that he is omnipotent and can only be seen in this world through others.
The most impressive aspect of the film is that we are drawn into this sci-fi world and never have the chance to question the bizarre content of the film - we just accept it from the start.and never look back.
"The Adjustment Bureau" is a solid film that is sure to bend your imagination and leave you contemplating far after the credits roll.
This review of The Adjustment Bureau (2011) was written by Jonny P on 23 May 2012.
The Adjustment Bureau has generally received positive reviews.
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