The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

The critic praises it as an intelligent, entertaining metaphysical love story/thriller with crackling chemistry between the leads and light exposition that keeps the pace brisk.

The critic sees the film as a sophisticated romantic adventure at heart rather than a sci-fi thriller, praising the charming pairing of Matt Damon and Emily Blunt as its beating heart along with elegant production design, a smart script and enough thrills to hold attention. It could appeal widely if marketed as a well-made romance rather than an action romp.

The critic finds it a genuinely romantic fantasy suspense thriller that succeeds through convincing chemistry between its leads and a light, pragmatic take on the controlling 'System.' It stands out for its heart and New York locations over more cerebral sci-fi peers.

The critic finds the film a light-hearted Philip K Dick adaptation turned glitzy conspiracy thriller with jaunty absurdity. It succeeds as an entertaining speculative comedy on love, free will and fate, anchored by the leads' rapport.

The critic praises this fast, sure directorial debut for its witty mix of science-fiction metaphysics and old-fashioned romance. She singles out the likable, confidently sexy leads and the balanced tone between sincerity and self-conscious amusement.

The critic finds it a surprisingly heartfelt romance thanks to the strong chemistry between Matt Damon and Emily Blunt and their engaging dialogue, though criticizes the direction as safe and bland.

The critic views it as a sleek but unadventurous directorial debut overshadowed by Inception, with genuine substance in its conspiracy themes but too many plot holes and a lack of visual ambition. The sweet chemistry between Matt Damon and Emily Blunt makes the central romance credible.

The review finds questions of predestination and free will intriguingly posed but clunkily answered, with a fun first hour giving way to a leaden, expository approach. It singles out the excellent cast and playfully surreal chase setpieces for praise.

The review sees the film as a thin, stakes-free supernatural romance that squanders strong lead chemistry and a promising premise by stretching a slim idea too thin. It singles out the direction for making the whole thing feel slight and inconsequential despite the cast's efforts.

The critic calls it an odd, formulaic mishmash that starts dull and ends ludicrously, failing to develop its ideas about free will or romance. It singles out the contrived climax and saccharine resolution for undermining any potential depth.

The critic calls it maladjusted and maddening, criticizing the annoying kooky performance by Emily Blunt and finding it neither a suggestive meditation nor entertaining popcorn.

It is a staggeringly clean, entertaining little movie that headily tackles issues like fate, love, and the nature of reality. The third act is slightly shaky and nearly veers into new age-y sappiness, but charming work by the cast makes it wholly entertaining and emotionally engaging.

The film is an entertaining sci-fi romantic thriller that stands out for its heart compared to similar movies like The Matrix or Inception. Nolfi balances humor and suspense effectively while showcasing New York City locations and featuring strong leads with an intelligent script.

The critic finds the film saved by the strong chemistry between its leads Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, which helps carry it through weaker moments as a charming supernatural romance. Nolfi is praised for his confident direction but critiqued for over-explaining the bureau's mechanics at the expense of deeper philosophical engagement.

The film is a tense romantic thriller buoyed by strong chemistry between Damon and Blunt and probing questions about fate, but Nolfi ultimately fudges the deeper ideas, allowing Hollywood conventions to override a convincing resolution.

It is an effective, even captivating romantic chase film with a meditative core worth considering. It bursts its own bubble with explanations and offers a too-pat resolution, but the questions posed linger.

The critic finds it a pleasant but slightly inconsequential fantasy romance filtered through Capra rather than Kafka, with engaging dialogue and gentle chemistry between Damon and Blunt. It lacks Philip K. Dick's cynicism and can feel wan or tentative in its dramatic moments.

There's a lot of good work here with decent performances from Blunt, Damon and Mackie, gorgeous locations and neat production design, but it doesn't quite work. It relies on cliché and gets into a muddle it can't escape from.

The critic finds it a fun and engaging thriller but one mostly lacking in substance or complexity. Damon and Blunt have strong chemistry and the supporting cast is excellent, but the film softens the source material's harder edges and has logic issues.