The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.

Director:

George Nolfi

Writers:

George Nolfi (screenplay), Philip K. Dick (short story "Adjustment Team")

Stars:

Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Lisa Thoreson

1 win & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Damon	...	David Norris
Emily Blunt	...	Elise Sellas
Lisa Thoreson	...	Suburban Mom
Florence Kastriner	...	Suburban Mom
Michael Kelly	...	Charlie Traynor
Phyllis MacBryde	...	Suburban Neighbor
Natalie Carter	...	Suburban Neighbor (as Natalie E. Carter)
Chuck Scarborough	...	Chuck Scarborough
Jon Stewart	...	Jon Stewart
Gregory P. Hitchen	...	U.S. Coast Guard Officer (as Capt. Gregory P. Hitchen)
Darrell Lenormand	...	Upstate Farmer (as Darrell James LeNormand)
Michael Bloomberg	...	Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (as Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg)
Kar	...	Political Consultant
RJ Konner	...	Political Consultant
Susan D. Michaels	...	Reporter

Storyline

Do we control our destiny, or do unseen forces manipulate us? A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him and realizes he wants something else. To get it, he must pursue across, under and through the streets of modern-day New York the only woman he's ever loved. On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris (Matt Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt), a woman like none he's ever known. But just as he realizes he's falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart. David learns he is up against the agents of Fate itself, the men of The Adjustment Bureau, who will do everything in their considerable power to prevent David and Elise from being together. In the face of overwhelming odds, he must either let her go and accept a predetermined path... or risk everything to defy Fate and be with her.

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Plot Keywords:

fate | teleportation | love at first sight | destiny | alternate history | 

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Taglines:

They stole his future. Now he's taking it back.

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Genres:

Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some sexuality and a violent image

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Los agentes del destino

Filming Locations:

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$21,157,730, 6 March 2011

Gross USA:

$62,495,645

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$127,869,379

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Media Rights Capital (MRC), Gambit Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The names of the three main members of the Adjustment Bureau are Thompson, Richardson, and Harry: a play on the term Tom, Dick, and Harry, which is slang for any anonymous persons. Phillip K. Dick is also the writer of the short story the movie is based on.

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Goofs

At 1:30:18, David Norris stops a Dodge Avenger when he runs in front of it. In the next scene though at 1:30:19 through 1:30:21, you see a Dodge Charger instead.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Podium Announcer: Let's welcome my favorite alumnus, and the next Senator from the State of New York, David Norris.
David Norris: [to crowd] Thank you! Thank you! Well hi there. My name David Norris, and I'd like to be the next Senator from the State of New York.
Podium Announcer: [to baby] Hey there, what's your name?
David Norris: [to reporters] I'm going to go through Yonkers, I'm going to go door-to-door and take the city that way...

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Crazy Credits

Special Thanks: The Chairman

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.8 (2011)

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Soundtracks

Fever (Adam Freeland Extended Remix)
Written by John Davenport and Eddie Cooley
Performed by Sarah Vaughan
Courtesy of the Verve Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

An intelligent romantic film with a sci-fi twist

This film is about a successful politician who has to choose between the woman of his dreams and his career, when he meets a team of messengers who control fate.

"The Adjustment Bureau" is certainly a different romantic film. The plot is an engaging and refreshing mix of romance and science fiction. The thrill and excitement of the science fiction part is well maintained throughout the film, while the romance part melts viewers hearts. Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are so convincing together, making their romance very believable. Once again, Emily Blunt puts on a particularly stellar performance, showing her impressive range of acting skills and on screen charm.

"The Adjustment Bureau" is a good film as it is a refreshing departure from mundane and formulaic romantic comedies. It deserves 100 minutes of your time.