Good Concept, Imperfect Execution

Rating: 7/10 (13 February 2014)

The affair between a politician (Matt Damon) and a ballerina (Emily Blunt) is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.
I liked how this film reminded me of "Dark City", though not nearly as dark and menacing, with the theme of manipulation behind the scenes of reality. Many have noticed the similarity between the beings here and what could be seen as angels and their work for God. Was this intentional? Probably.
Roger Ebert called it "a smart and good movie that could have been a great one, if it had been a little more daring. I suspect the filmmakers were reluctant to follow its implications too far." Not only that, but the film relies heavily on a cheesy romance plot. Who cares if these two get together or if it defies what "should" be?