There could be some *spoilers* below. Just so you know.

I have to admit it, despite my best intentions, I enjoyed The Adjustment Bureau. I was certain it was going to be terrible, primarily because of the premise that the hero ‘is defying Fate itself to be with the one he loves”, or whatever.

I picked out this movie because it starred Matt Damon, first reason, and second, because it was in the Sci-Fi / Suspense of my video store. The fact is that it’s really a chick flick in disguise. The romance is really overpowering, but my girlfriend loved it and was all snuggly, so I can’t complain.

The story goes something like this. Matt Damon plays David Norris, a toothy politician in love with his career, who completely destroys his chances in a race for Senate for “the great state of New York”. On the night of the debacle, he meets a woman in the men’s bathroom, with whom he falls in love.

That’s when it gets weird. Some dudes from something called ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ do everything in their power to keep them apart. John Slattery, playing apparently the same role, with the same clothes, as he does on Mad Men, is part of that crew, as is Anthony Mackie, as is the scary and inimitable Terence Stamp. Matt Damon’s love interest, and co-star is played by the very flexible Emily Blunt, who learned contemporary dance just for that film, a role she fulfills quite well, I must say.

So there’s lots of running and kissing and professions of undying and eternal love, until Damon forces a confrontation with the Adjustment Bureau and its mysterious ‘Chairman’, where their fates will be determined.

I’ve said enough. If you’re a woman, chances are you’ll love this movie. If you’re a guy, well, you probably will, too, especially if you watch it with a woman.

My rating: 3 out of 5 stars