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7.0
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Critic Helen O'Hara
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...this metaphysical love story/thriller manages the very difficult trick of remaining intriguingly intelligent while unfailingly placing entertainment well ahead of explanation.

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Cast & Crew

George Nolfi
Director
Peter Epstein
As Taxi Driver
Matt Damon
As David Norris
Anthony Mackie
As Harry Mitchell
Terence Stamp
As Thompson
Jon Stewart
As Jon Stewart
John Slattery
As Richardson
Don Hewitt Sr.
As Bus Driver

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The Adjustment Bureau is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that explores the idea of fate and the extent to which our lives are predetermined. The movie follows David Norris (Matt Damon), a rising political star who falls in love with a beautiful ballet dancer named Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt). However, their relationship is threatened by the Adjustment Bureau, a mysterious organization that seems to have the power to control and manipulate reality. As David learns more about the Bureau and its abilities, he begins to question his own destiny and whether he has any real control over his life. He must choose between accepting his preordained path or risking everything to be with Elise and defy fate. The movie features a talented cast, including Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, who deliver strong performances as the star-crossed lovers. The supporting cast includes terrific actors like Michael Kelly, Anthony Mackie, and John Slattery. Overall, The Adjustment Bureau is an engaging, suspenseful movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat while also making you think about some of life's biggest questions: Do we have free will? Or are our lives predetermined? Is it worth fighting for what we want, even if it means going against fate?

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The Adjustment Bureau was released in theaters on March 4, 2011.