THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (2011) - Thomas Newman - Soundtrack Score Suite
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- If you've seen the trailer for The Adjustment Bureau, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was some sort of relentless chase , not unlike Paycheck, perhaps, though hopefully less abysmal. An adaptation of a Philip K Dick short story, it also appeared to contain all the usual trappings you might associate with the writer's work: alternate layers of reality, an unfathomable conspiracy, and a lone protagonist who struggles to lift the curtain on the whole insane cabal.
On one level, this is precisely what The Adjustment Bureau is. It does, indeed, contain a male protagonist battling against a seldom seen, powerful organisation. But not, perhaps, in the way that its trailer, or its association with Philip K Dick, might suggest. The Adjustment Bureau is more like Dick's work filtered through Michael Powell's A Matter Of Life Or Death, or maybe Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life.
If you're at a dinner party and want to sound incredibly erudite and witty, you could even say it's less Franz Kafka and more Frank Capra. That's sure to raise a chortle over the After Eights.
If nothing else, it's a reminder of just how varied the films inspired by Philip Dick's work can be. Blade Runner was a Metropolis-style fever dream of the future, Total Recall was an ultra-violent gun fantasy, while The Adjustment Bureau is a fantasy romance with an added dash of Phildickean bureaucracy and red tape.
Matt Damon stars as down-to-earth senator, David Norris, whose head is turned by pretty, feisty dancer, Elise (Emily Blunt). While the two share an immediate attraction, there's a sinister organisation at work that is adamant that their relationship will develop no further.
Without spoiling huge chunks of the film's events, that's about all there is to the slight, yet intriguing story. Lighter on suspense than the movie's trailer might suggest, The Adjustment Bureau has to get by instead on the sharpness of its dialogue and the warmth of its characters. Fortunately, writer/director George Nolfi's script is engagingly light on its feet, in an old-fashioned Hollywood romance kind of way, and there's a gentle chemistry between Damon and Blunt.
Those going into the cinema expecting the usual paranoid drama one might expect from Philip K Dick may be disappointed, and perhaps even slightly alarmed by the faint air of whimsy present in The Adjustment Bureau. The existential interrogation of even the loosely adapted Total Recall or Blade Runner are seldom in evidence, nor is the trippy gloom of the most faithful porting of the author's work, A Scanner Darkly.
I wonder, too, what Dick would have made of a film so lacking in his biting cynicism. Relationships featured heavily in many of his stories, but they were seldom happy ones, and he certainly wasn't an author intent on making his readers feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
If you're prepared for this, The Adjustment Bureau is a pleasant, if slightly inconsequential fantasy with some sporadically good dialogue and dapper performances from John Slattery (Mad Men's Roger Sterling), The Hurt Locker's Anthony Mackie and Terence Stamp who, let's face it, is always great in everything.
It's difficult to escape the feeling later on in the film, however, that the Bureau, and, by extension, Nolfi, is making up the metaphysical rules as he goes along. There are numerous, very odd conversations about doors and hats that you may or may not find distractingly ridiculous, depending on your state of mind.
Perhaps it's this aspect that makes The Adjustment Bureau's more dramatic moments less dynamic than they might otherwise have been. Say what you will about the trumpeting bombast of Inception, its more emotional moments packed a hefty wallop. By contrast, The Adjustment Bureau comes across as a little wan and tentative, its narrative lacking in the kind of gut-wrenching twist or moment of pathos to really break through the screen and grab you by the shoulders.
That said, it's a stylishly shot film, making great use of New York's most gothic locations to atmospheric effect. Its performances are uniformly good throughout, and there are even one or two moments when Nolfi almost had me jumping out of my seat.
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Thomas has a gift, a special gift and we are all very fortunate to have been around to enjoy and share it!
Thomas Newman scores always make you feel helpless yet empowered. Like it’s a big world out there but you’ll somehow be able to take it on
Beautifully said.
Now that the DVD is out, Thomas Newman should be a household name outside of Hollywood. Everyone I know has commented on how awesome the score is. Spectacular!
Incredible movie from every angle :
Plot, character interaction, location, wardrobe, all spellbindingly bound together by Thomas Newman's music.
His music works on so many levels:
Action, intimacy, primal, ethereal, mournful, dance, the pensive....
Forget American beauty, this is so underrated in Newmans cannon.
Thank you Thomas Newman 👍👌
I saw the film 11 years ago - the storyline was a bit messy but the score by Thomas Newman is hauntingly beautiful and stays in your head in a good way. He has done many movie soundtracks but this one is a standout. Timeless.
Story isnt messy at all. Adjustment Bureau is just a classic. Classic underrated movie with a underrated soundtrack
Get the list of Thomas Newman's work. All movies he wrote the music for are simply amazing. It's not an accident that he is chosen for that.
Scent of a Woman, American Beauty, Erin Brockovich, The Iron Lady, Wall.e, Agent 007 Skyfall, The Help, The Best Marigold Hotel, White Oleander, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Revolutionary Road and many more - music by Thomas Newman.
So emotional. So beautiful!
All of Newman's scores are haunting but in a beautiful way. That is why it is appealing
Great film. In my top ten films.Moves with a lovely pace aided and totally abetted by Thomas Newman's both gentle and alternately exciting soundtrack.Great stuff and with good performances from Matt and Emily who really seemed to spark off each other.
I watched this movie last night and was immediately captivated by the score. Thanks for posting this. It is just what I wanted.
Music did not disappoint. Den of Geek's commentary about the movie was a welcome surprise. Enjoyed reading something well written. The ability to use words skillfully is increasingly a lost art.
one of best movie I have watched
seriously agree. Newman should get an Oscar and a new award should be made for him.
WOW great suite once again mate!! Finally a new score of Thomas Newman!! I am very happy with that =D I can't wait to listen to the whole score very carefully!! Seems to get very very interesting!
Damon is the best actor ever... He can develop every single rol perfectly
This sountrack and The Terminal sountrack are the best romantic soundtracks ever
4:26 : best movie score I've heard in sometime
Newman is a genius
He sure is!
14:17 - 14:50 is eerie with the "Your fate has been adjusted" "Your world has been adjusted" "Your future has been adjusted" promo poster taglines with the March 2011 release dates, in light of the massive Japanese quake that resulted in the devastating tsunami and ongoing radioactive Fukushima situation.....that happened in March 2011. O.o eek
man, this must be his best since Road to Perdition. he should win an Oscar sometime
Nice score.. especially at slow melodies....
a very nice movie.it actually got me thinking,what if there actually is a team working out every incident in our life for us.
thomas newman= musical god
I completely agree with you on that!
Love it! The movie was quite a change from the usual good cop-bad cop movies that have become quite repetitive over the years. Direction was amazing, and so was the chemistry between Matt and Emily-- almost natural. Loved the idea too!
And Thomas Newman is just as good as Hans Zimmer and John Powell (the gods of movie soundtracks)
9:23 when she' dancing...
This movie was really cool!
@KaKaGaNu, yes... the track´s called "Inflection Points" on the soundtrack.
Amazing Thomas Newman!
Thomas Newman simply one of the best EVER!!!
Joy Thekiso, the track your after is called 'None of Them are You'
Wow. This. is. beautiful.
@HonzicekMrazek, the track´s called "None of them are you"
I though I was an alright composer until I heard this... It's beautiful
nothing big left to say except :
Masterpiece!
nothing less!
6:26 four elections... Is the best one love it so much, cant stop listening
Awesome
GEEEEE I can't imagine why they don't.
@woundedtiger40 Yeah, I could tell it was him about 2 seconds in. His music is it's own character and it's some kinda CRAZY that he doesn't have an Oscar yet. :)
Right. And there should be peace on Earth! But don't hold your breath.
Anyone know the name of the song at 6:27?
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@ErikOlafBaelog... yes, you´re absolutely right. After so much nominations it´s just about time.
Does anyone has a link to a video for the dancing scene, when she's wearing the red dress? Or the name of the song played at this moment in the movie plz?
great music and movie but I don't remember the scene at 12:19, of him with a gun... mistake or was I not paying attention somewhere?
MAGNIFIQUE MUSIQUE ! (Strasbourg - FRANCE)
COMPOSITEUR GRANDIOSE !!
best movie i've seen in a while....can someone tell me what's the name of that piano intro at the beginning at the movie? i have to have that song somhow on my ipod
what is the music in the scene of second real kiss and then (David & Elise) are become in lovers?
I hope I can find guitar tabs for 4:45 - 6:05, it would be so awesome to play this for my girlfriend :)
6:28 starting the best one... please some one tell me the name?
Four Elections - Thomas Newman
best movie i've seen in a while....can someone tell me what's the name of that piano intro at the beginning at the movie?
@nirvana911 for sure. actually green mile is probs my fave. i reckon a lot of people overlook it.
@oehieze That's not from The Adjustment Bureau.
I love you thomas newman
Whats the first song called?
2 ppl didn't fight for their free will...
juste magnifique d'ailleurs j'adore écouter ses fameux compositeurs Hanz Zimmer ; Danny Elfman ; Trevor Rabin d'ailleurs je vous conseil la musique national treasure du film benjamin gates
desde 4:40 gran melodía, y cómo intervienen esas cuerdas!!! en el 5:20, gran momento.
6:26
best song at 9:27 -Elise
4:45 to 6:05 = godlike!
If only a little more daring this film could have been good
6:23 best at all.
anyone knows the name of the magic starting at 04:33?
Joy Thekiso none of them are you bye thomas Newman
12:50 👍
Lol. One guy told the truth and now I need my spine to readjust lol.
@KSongstress84 U are right
6:25 is the best
Thomas Newman is God
some tracks remind of a Nemo soundtrack
@woundedtiger40 , simple answer: YES! :-)
6:26
6:28 the best...