This particular story revolves around a man running for the Senate in New York. He meets a dancer (ballet not the other pay-by-the-dance type) and they fall in love. But a shadowy organization of men in suits (and hats!) does not want them to be together. Why? Watch the movie.
Matt Damon plays the Senate candidate and he does an admirable job of being Matt Damon. He's charming and handsome and anyone would vote for him. But his performance is nothing special.
Emily Blunt is the dancer (unfortunately ballet and not the pay-by-the-dance type). She plays the role exactly right. As with any good love story, the audience needs to feel as if they could love the characters in order to connect to the romance. Blunt is very lovable (except when she ruins Damon's cell phone. I would've punched her.)
"The Adjustment Bureau" is an enjoyable movie. Nothing outstanding like "Blade Runner." But nothing awful like "Imposter." The first half is better than the second. Somehow, I enjoyed the budding romance more than the mystery of the men-in-suits. The mystery men of the Adjustment Bureau move magically through doors. They open your closet door and step out in P.F. Chang's. The second half is purely a showcase of magical doorway special effects.
This is a good movie for the couple who can't agree on a movie. It's a little bit romance; a little bit sci-fi. I wouldn't run out and watch this one. But if the movie you want is rented out, try this one.
Rating: 6 out of 10
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