incredibly enjoyable film, in the vein of Inception and Blade Runner

Rating: 9/10 (14 March 2011)

I was lucky enough to see this film recently with a few of my more intellectual friends.
I wasn't really sure about this film; having nearly had an overdose of Matt Damon recently as he popped up in every movie pre Oscars bar Black Swan. (or so it felt) Same with Emily Blunt, although it was Jack Blacks horrendous Gulliver's Travels that she decided to be a part of recently. Upon taking my seat and sitting through the ritual advertisements that now litter our once sacred movie previews section, I was surprised at the fast paced film opening. Catching the cinema goers off guard al a Blade Runner, is an art i had seldom seen used for years until The Social Network turned up last year. How is it that yet another Phillip K. Dick novella has been adapted so incredibly? and into one of the best films this year will deliver mind you. Matt Damon is SPOT ON! Playing New Yorks youngest ever Senator, his performance is dark and troubled, yet incredibly powerful and fragile. "Chance" brings around the meeting between Damon's "David" and Emily Blunt's "Elise". It is here the story gets interesting. A man is assigned by "The Adjustment Bureau" to ensure David's destiny is carried out the way "the Plan" has it.
The plan being God's (The Chairman) overall outlook on how things should unfold, something he changes throughout the movie on numerous occasions. What they didn't count on was this "adjuster", having an untimely nap the exact moment he was supposed to stop David from meeting Elise; and keeping the new plan, on track.
What unfolds from here is part sci-fi, part philosophical, part thriller and part action. A movie with a lot of bite and a whole lot of heart. Damon and Blunt are spectacular as the two lovers torn apart by "The Chairmans" plan, fighting for their own free will to be together!!!
A spectacular turn from Terrence Stamp is the cherry on top of what is no doubt a brilliant film. The score winds everything together while the film comes to a very confusing head.
I have read numerous reviews and threads all in conversation as to the films end. I wont ruin it, BUT, the people whom do not understand the films end, need to watch it again. There is a very strong metaphor in there, you'll just need to look a little harder.
Fantastic film, if you enjoyed Blade Runner (any real movie-goer will) or Nolan's instant classic Inception, you will fall in love with this movie.
Phillip K. Dick. I love you.