The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

  • 73% of critics liked it
    (244 reviews)

  • 67% of users liked it
    (90,880 ratings)

On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris (Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt)--a woman like none he's ever known. But just as he realizes he's falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart.… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
George Nolfi
Genres
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance
In Theaters
Mar 4, 2011 Wide
On DVD
Jun 21, 2011
Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Leah Rozen, The Wrap

    Accomplished filmmaking that features two highly attractive, talented leads, a healthy dose of sentiment, an intelligent script, and which takes you away for two hours from the quotidian worries and banalities of your regular life.

  • Claudia Puig, USA Today

    This mind-meld of sci-fi thriller, morality play and passionate romance is worth seeing, mostly for the palpable chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Rafer Guzman, Newsday

    Damon and Blunt give such terrific performances you might almost forgive the movie's dopey ending.

  • Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic

    The on-screen pairing of Matt Damon and Emily Blunt is so winning that you may be willing to overlook the oddly modulating tone of the story that brings them together and then tries to keep them apart.

  • Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

    Fans looking for something a little different will find it here - as well as the first real romance of the year.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Alice S


    Star-crossed lovers are kept apart by an omniscient bureau because their perfect, fulfilling love will dampen all other desires, including their respective ambitions to attain professional success in politics and DANCE. I don't particularly buy that thesis, nor that the universe… More

  • Al S


    A spectacular, stylish, thought-provoking and highly entertaining romantic thriller. I loved this movie. It`s smartly paced, character driven and vastly original that dose not go over the limit or try to be more than what it is. It the perfect blend of sci-fi mystery, thrills and… More

  • UUd I


    A romantic in the secret of destiny conspiracy. The Adjustment Bureau rises on the strong, believable chemistry of its stars

  • Tyler R


    With the unique style of this movie, how do you not give it your undivided attention? Matt Damon plays senator David Norris and he finds this girl he really likes. Her name is Elise and she's played by Emily Blunt who is really hot. Damon and Blunt hit it off and they have really… More

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