The Adjustment Bureau

I had to re-post this one because it's now on NetFlix and RedBox for rent, and I LOVED this movie and I want EVERYONE to see it.

First off, I just have to say that this movie is a philosophy major's dream. Seeing as I am a philosophy major myself, the movie kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. However, for the larger majority of you that hate philosophy, or do not know what the hell it actually is (cause I sure dunno what the hell it is), the movie is so fantastic because it is so relatable and relevant to our every day lives.

This film completely surprised me. I did not read the synopsis before going in, and I had no idea what the previews were revealing about the plot. The only expectations I had for the film was that it would hopefully be entertaining. It surpassed my expectations. As always, Matt Damon is excellent. His leading lady, The Devil Wears Prada star, Emily Blunt, is wonderful. She and Damon have incredible chemistry and it's hard to take your eyes off of them.

The movie is filled with twists, flips, and turns, keeping you guessing until the very end. The cinematic style is great. The visual effects are pleasing. For me, however, the greatest part of this film is its originality and message. The plot is brilliant. To put if very briefly, it takes the unexpected, unexplainable parts of life, and makes them tangible and concrete, turning our real lives into a sci-fi/action film. I loved it. It explores life. It explores life's meanings, it explores love and the inexplicable, overwhelming emotions and impulses that come with it. It forces you to dig deep within yourself, question your dreams, to find them, to go for them.

There is not much more I can say without going into too much plot detail. I want each of you to be just as surprised and overjoyed with this film as I was. I laughed, I screamed, and at the end, I even cried and trust me, that is a rarity. Just go see it. That's all I've got to say on this one. Go to your local RedBox and pick this one up!