The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau

Year: 2011

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: George Nolfi

Sci-FiThrillerRomance

A rising politician, David Norris, finds his life unexpectedly intertwined with a captivating ballerina, Elise. Their burgeoning romance faces opposition from the Adjustment Bureau, a mysterious organization that controls fate and intervenes to keep people on predetermined paths. As David fights to defy their influence and pursue his feelings for Elise, he must confront a system designed to maintain order, risking everything to forge his own destiny and be with the woman he loves.

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1

David's Senate Ambitions

Congressman David Norris is on a journey to secure a position in the United States Senate. However, his campaign faces a major setback when an embarrassing photograph from his college days surfaces, threatening his credibility.

2006 Washington D.C.
2

The Bathroom Encounter

In a moment of solitude, David practices his concession speech in a hotel bathroom and unexpectedly meets a mysterious woman hiding in a stall. Their brief encounter culminates in a passionate kiss, leaving David inspired to embrace authenticity.

2006 Hotel Bathroom
3

The Candid Speech

Motivated by the mysterious woman, David abandons his scripted concession speech. Instead, he speaks candidly, which resonates with voters and positions him as a frontrunner for the upcoming Senate election.

2006 Campaign Headquarters
4

Introduction to the Adjustment Bureau

While navigating his political career, David notices a shadowy figure receiving instructions to sabotage him. When he learns about the Adjustment Bureau, he realizes they are manipulating his life and his destiny.

Shortly after the speech City Park
5

Reconnecting with Elise

David encounters Elise, the enigmatic woman from the bathroom, during his commute. They exchange phone numbers, igniting a spark that David yearns to explore despite warnings from the Bureau.

Shortly after their first encounter Subway
6

Bureau Interference

As David's feelings for Elise deepen, the Adjustment Bureau intervenes, manipulating their lives to keep them apart. This leads David to defy their control and pursue his connection with her relentlessly.

Over the following years Various locations in New York City
7

The Party Revelation

At a heartfelt party, David shares his ambitions and motivations regarding his political career with Elise. Their bond strengthens during this intimate moment, leading to an emotional night together.

One evening Party Venue
8

Confrontation with Thompson

As their relationship grows, the Bureau sends Thompson to intervene, resulting in a tense confrontation. David asserts his desire to control his own destiny, emphasizing the right to choose his path.

Following the party Unknown Location
9

The Hospital Dilemma

Facing a painful choice, David abandons Elise at the hospital after Thompson injures her. This moment of despair reflects David's struggle between his dreams and the potentially devastating effects on Elise's life.

Shortly after the confrontation Hospital
10

The Wedding News

Eleven months later, David learns of Elise's upcoming wedding, which fills him with anguish over his past decisions. After a heartfelt call from his Bureau caseworker, Harry, David is re-energized to fight for Elise.

Eleven months later David's Office
11

The Courthouse Confrontation

Desperate to stop Elise's wedding, David confronts her in a courthouse bathroom. Despite her anger and shock at his reappearance, he reveals the truth about the Bureau, reigniting their connection.

Just before the wedding Courthouse Bathroom
12

The Liberty Island Climax

David and Elise embark on a frantic chase to Liberty Island, aiming to confront the Chairman about their fate. This moment symbolizes their defiance against the forces trying to tear them apart.

During the chase Liberty Island
13

Breaking into the Bureau Headquarters

United in their resolve, David and Elise break into the Bureau's headquarters. They are pursued by agents but remain determined to reclaim control over their lives and future together.

Just after the Liberty Island confrontation Bureau Headquarters
14

The Chairman's Revelation

On the rooftop of the Bureau HQ, David and Elise profess their love, bracing for the consequences. To their astonishment, the Chairman rewrites their story, allowing them to be together at last.

After breaking in Bureau Rooftop

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