The Adjustment Bureau - Movie Review

Another adaptation of a Philip K Dick short story, The Adjustment Bureau is a bit of an odd creature. Watching the trailer of this new film from George Nolfi (who has the Bourne Ultimatum and Oceans Twelve amongst his output) you could be forgiven for thinking that this is some vast sci-fi epic when, in actual fact, its rather more ordinary than that...

Sure, it has all the trappings - apparently sinister powers go to incredible lengths to keep two lovers, David and Elise (Matt Damon and Emily Blunt), apart accompanied by the sweeping cinematography and fantastic special effects that you expect in films of this genre, but ultimately these are just trappings. The film is actually a rather simple but very touching romance which focuses on the concept of fate versus free will. At one point, one of the bit-part characters says that "you look good together" and they genuinely do - in their various scenes together, Damon and Blunt create the impression of a deeply-felt love for each other - I was almost in tears at times, it was so touching. 

While I'm such the sci-fi and fantasty fans will genuinely enjoy it, its really rather more suited to cuddling up with your better half and having a good cry - I shall look forward to its release on Bluray with anticipation!