MOVIE REVIEW - The Adjustment Bureau

I always hear various reasons why people like to go to the movies. By and large, the most common one that I hear is, "to be entertained."

There are lots of reasons to go to the movies, the above mentioned is totally applicable to the new Matt Damon flick, The Adjustment Bureau. It's pretty hard not to like this movie. This is not going to win any awards, or change movie making history but it is very entertaining.

TAB is the story of David (Damon), who is an up and coming politician who has a colorful past. He rises up through the political ranks, and eventually runs for the U.S. Senate. He loses that election with his past coming back to bite him. On the losing election night he meets Elise, (Emily Blunt) and his life is forever changed more than he knows.

David and the rest of us are being followed by a group of men, called The Adjustment Bureau. These hat wearing men are in charge of the order of things, and making sure that everyone's life goes according to "the plan." They are angels of sorts who have extraordinary powers that can adjust everyone's life to fit the plan. And David's plan does not include having Elise in his life. After that is made clear to David, needless to say he doesn't like that plan. He is determined to have Elise in his life and takes on the bureau.

This movie is just flat out good. Damon as the rebellious David is wonderfully cast, and always gives a solid performance. But the real compelling part of TAB is Emily Blunt. Her character Elise is so well written, and developed. Blunt is just amazingly beautiful, engaging, and alluring as she is supposed to be basically the perfect woman for a young man. And she basically is. Her character is a great mix of sass, class, talent and sheer elegance and fun. As good as Damon and the supporting cast is, Blunt steals this show.

TAB, is fun, exciting, thought provoking, and a story you certainly have not seen before told exactly this way. There is some fun action, twists and turns, and even though this is a drama of sorts, it is told with a certain innocence that is hard not to like. No reason virtually anyone can't go see this movie, as it is many good things we like to go to the movies for. It's entertaining. Good date movie too.

The Adjustment Bureau. Good!