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The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau

Science Fiction · Thriller · Romance · 2011

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.

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The Adjustment Bureau

“Your future has been adjusted.”

2011 Science Fiction · Thriller · Romance 1h 46m

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6.8 / 10

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A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

George Nolfi

Written by

George Nolfi

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

David Norris

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt

Elise Sellas

John Slattery

John Slattery

Richardson

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Harry Mitchell

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Charlie Traynor

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Thompson

Shane McRae

Shane McRae

Adrian Troussant, Elise's Fiancé

Court is in session

Put The Adjustment Bureau on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.