The Adjustment Bureau (2011–106 mins) M. Damon, E. Blunt

So even tho I put “Inception” on my top 5 for last year based on the 10 movies the Academy had up for the best picture, it’s no secret it’s not a favorite of mine. So naturally when I saw all the previews and all the hype surrounding “The Adjustment Bureau” I wasn’t looking forward to this one at all. It’s got two actors I like in Damon and Blunt but I figured that it was another movie based on confusion just for confusion’s sake (yes I am looking at you “Inception”).  Honestly, I couldn’t have been more wrong. In fact, I liked this movie MORE then I liked “Inception” (but I reserve the right to change my mind after seeing Inception again… yet, it seems unlikely since the whole fact that I HAVE TO see it again already works against it). The Bureau might not be a complete straight line from A to Z but it’s not overly confusing or convoluted and has an intriging story that keeps you interested every step of the way. And again unlike “Inception” you don’t feel like if you blink for a second you might miss a plot point that will kill the whole movie.

Ok I’ll shut up a second and give you some plot…. Matt Damon plays a successful congressman running for NY state Senate. Upon meeting a beautiful woman in a bathroom he becomes smitten and falls in love immediately. However, there are some mystery men who have apparently some fate laced reason why they cannot be together, and are hell bent on keeping them apart. Will fate or love win out.

Ok so we have a group of mystery men following Damon around who appear to be either supernatural or time travelers (I’m not spoiling anything for you, you will have to see for yourself). It’s a very cool ride that is done well enough that  not only does it rake us in from the 1st scene it also keeps us motivated and interested every step of the way. Damon and Blunt both shine in their parts as strong and believable characters and all the guys who portray the mystery men are equally up to the challenge. Another good example of a movie that didn’t do great in the press or excell at the box office but I felt was a good surprise to watch and enjoy.

Verdict—> I was real surprised to enjoy this movie as much as I did. It’s a good romantic/action/thriller type movie which will have you interested from beginning to end. I would put this up there as a top level recommendation to watch at the red box simply b/c I doubt many of you out there have seen it yet. It’s a must see but I wouldn’t say it’s a must buy tho. Go ahead and see this with Arthur this weekend for the perfect 1-2 punch as a double feature!

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