Philip K. Dick stories are largely defined by dread-choked existential nightmares and post-apocalyptic devastation. Even stories that aren’t outwardly concerned with such matters somehow manage to also be about those things. Which makes "The Adjustment Bureau," a swirling fantasy romance about the nature of destiny starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, such a surprising blast.
Loosely based on a story called "Adjustment Team," the film follows Damon’s quest to connect with Blunt, who he assumes is his soul mate; Damon keeps getting blocked by members of The Adjustment Bureau, otherworldly figures who make sure that everything goes to plan. That’s really it. The movie never gets bogged down in overly explaining anything of the potentially complicated mythology of the world; instead, it’s perfectly happy to hum along on its general sweetness and some memorable set pieces, including a sequence seemingly inspired by "Monsters, Inc’s" door chase.
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