A small movie feel from a big budget romance sci-fi

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2015)

I liked this one; it was a little different, with an intelligent and unique script and small movie feel despite the calibre of actors and available budget involved. Matt Damon & Emily Blunt take the leads here and have genuine chemistry together, they were a treat to watch interact.
At the core this is a love story but it's also thought provoking, do we really control our own destiny? and stylish (loved the 50's vibe from the bureau men and their magic hats). I would also call it action-ish without breaking form and going all over the top with explosions and CGI. There is a fantastic, on foot chase scene towards the end. The love story was well done too, believable as was 'David's' reaction to learning of the adjustment bureau. I really liked Anthony Mackie who played the adjuster with a heart.
The story follows rising politician David Norris, who learns that his life (and that of space and time in general) is and has been adjusted in order to keep him away from a beautiful dancer -the love of his life. These mysterious men have been grooming David to be the next president of the United States and will do everything in their considerable power to prevent him and Elise from being together.
The movie spans several years and I will definitely watch it again some day. 5/10/15