This has been a very inconvenient film. Here is me thinking that the quality of movie storylines has become so utterly rubbish (sequels and re-makes coming out of where the tinseltown sun don't shine) that the chances of a newie disturbing the peace and tranquility of the Ady top five were about as big as England winning a penalty shoot out (for those of you in Canada or the States - hey! I have some readers in Canada and the States!!!!!!!......either that or it's the same guy, and he has a REEEEALLY big commute - it's a soccer reference, and Englands latest demise). Nevertheless, The Adjustment Bureau has muscled its way in; how very dare it. Not decided which movie gets the heave-ho, but it is NOT going to be happy about it I can tell you. On reflection I should have dumped City Lights, as it was already giving me the silent treatment (sorry!).
It's another film which taps into my soul (do you think this might possibly maybe be a common factor in my best films?!!). Have you ever believed in something so strongly, wanted something so strongly, wanted to do something so strongly; that no matter what obstacles are put in your way, you will never give up on it? When all around are telling you it is a monumentally bad idea; when circumstances, or even fate is giving you all the signs that it is wrong, but you believe it's right. Against all the odds, against all the advice, even against destiny; you fight for it, and you succeed. Is that powerful or is that powerful? (and yes, I know I have not given you a great deal of choice there; it's my blog, so there!). Stories like these not only touch my soul, they are part of it; they stir it; and The Adjustment Bureau is the ultimate soul-stirring story (try saying that with a lithp!).
Trying to avoid the risk of giving away too much; the film is centred round Matt Damon (yes, I know, I am loving a film starring Matt Damon........just couldn't help myself, no matter how hard I tried!), a young ambitious politician with designs on the White House, until he meets a woman (isn't that always the case; ALWAYS the woman!) who inspires him and changes him. Hovering in the background all this time are mysterious - and slightly magical - suited and booted men whose job it is to make sure everyone follows 'the plan'. Who these men work for, and who writes this plan (assumed to be the same person) noone knows; but one thing is for sure, they definitely do not want our boy and girl to be together, and they do everything within their considerable powers to tear them apart. Do they succeed? Well, I will leave that to you to find out.
For me, a film like this is the ultimate date, as it offers something for the lady (love story, passion, feeling, Matt Damon if he's your thing) and the fella (slightly science fiction, slightly fantasy, Emily Blunt if she's your thing); and there aren't many movies like this.
I am fully aware that sometimes a strong belief in something is not enough; sometimes you try so hard for something and it doesn't work out. Life is regretfully (although looking at the 'SAW' series of films, mercifully) not always what you see on the big screen. But surely the risk of failure should not be the factor that stops the attempt? Best case scenario, you succeed; worst case, you don't; but you have given it a bloody good go, and there is such merit and solace in that. Isn't this a principle worth celebrating? It is certainly the principle of the movie, of me......and let's face it, of this blog. I am sure anyone hearing about what I am trying to do has doubts about whether I can make it (I know I do), some may even think I should not attempt it; but I truly believe in it, and I am going to give it my all; in the face of any negativity or doubt. I guess this is why the film resonates with me so much.
If we try so hard for something, can we re-write the rules of possibility, and change our destiny?
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