Highly Entertaining

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2011)

The Adjustment Bureau exists to make sure everything happens according to Plan explains Richardson (Slattery). David Norris (Damon) sees these people making adjustments on fellow workers, runs, is chased and captured. They explain to David what will happen to him if he tells anyone what he saw. They also tell him that he cannot be with Elise (Blunt), the woman he just met. It's not part of the Plan. What to do? What to do?
So now I get it. I now know why the girl I asked to marry me did not, could not, would not. It all makes sense now. Also, I know the reason I do not, can not and will not ever win a big money lottery. Yes, it is all very sad, but also very clear. Now I get it. There are people out there helping us make the right decisions. Wait a minute, that can't be right. We have free will. Right! Don't we? Tough Room!
This is a highly entertaining and engaging story. I especially like the honest dialogue from all parties. The pacing was just right. The cinematography was outstanding. Could have used a little more humor. There was some, but more wouldn't have hurt. The men of the Adjustment Bureau were like the Men In Black, except they were notable for their hats. The hats are very important.
The music near the end when David is running was exceptional. I was toe tapping to beat the band and I never do that.
This was a very creative effort. I mean this story is big, bigger than inventing or reinventing the wheel. See? Really big. That is, if you believe. Until the day we die, we may and will ask ourselves: predestination or free will. What do we have? Huh?
The acting was perfect due to the actors, of course, but mostly, it was the dialogue that made everything seamless. I was also most impressed by Anthony Mitchell who played Harry (one of them) who tries to help David from time to time. I liked the way he knew what his job was, yet you could see in his eyes that he had reservations. Very good. And, Terrance Stamp as Thompson, one of the chiefs of that Bureau, what can I say? He is perfect under any circumstances. Emily Blunt: was that her really doing those dance moves like she had no bones in her body? Outstanding. And, when John Slattery talks, I believe every word he utters. As for Matt Damon, he is finally getting his due other than the Jason Bourne roles, although I wouldn't mind another.
Anyway, now I know. It all makes sense to me now.They are out there making sure..
Violence: Not really. OK, a car accident only. Sex: No. Nudity: No. Language: Yes, one F-bomb was heard late in the movie.