
Adjustment Bureau, The
PG-13, 2011, Universal Pictures
Director:
George Nolfi
Starring:
Matt Damon, Terence Stamp, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Michael Kelly, Anthony Mackie, Emily Blunt, John Slattery
Plot:
Ambitious politician David Norris meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas -- a woman like none he's ever known. But just as he realizes he's falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart. David learns he is up against the agents of Fate itself who will do everything in their considerable power to prevent David and Elise from being together
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Politician confesses image crafted for public appeal
Themes: Being Yourself, Honesty, Outward Appearance, Pleasing Others
2
Man tries futilely to escape angels
Themes: Escape, Futility, Helplessness, Trapped
3
Man learns angels help control human destiny
Themes: Chance, Destiny, Fate, God's Plan, Life Choices, Spiritual Realm
4
Feelings aren't good barometer for choosing mate
Themes: Dating, Feelings, God's Plan, Life's Plans, Love
5
Mankind's actions controlled by God
Themes: Choices, God's Intervention, God's Plan, Sin
6
Man's impulsive actions waste opportunities
Themes: Action, Carelessness, Consequences, Desires
7
Man questions whether God's plan is right
Themes: God's Perspective, God's Plan, Questioning God, Trusting God
8
Couple's prayers change their future
Themes: God's Intervention, Prayer, Prayer Answered