Dear Mike, this is TaeHwan Jung.
I think behind the charming romance, there is a philosophical question of free will versus pre-destination.
It is something that everyone ponders upon at one point in their life.
As for me, I grew up in Korea, where shamanism is widely popular amongst people.
They believe in past life and that one has certain paths that is predestined at birth.
There are philosophers who interpret one's so-called fate by studying one's name, birthdays, and faces.
It is quite an interesting study because even some Americans believe that "one grows into his or her name."
I always wondered about this deeply rooted culture in Korea. I do want to believe that one makes his or her own path, facing consequences of one's decisions.
In the film, the "Adjustment Bureau" is a group of people that control the reality - they are like universal policemen - who are to make sure
people's life does not deviate from the plan. David's accidental meeting with Elise, was certainly not planned. However, I suppose their chemistry beat fate.
The chemistry between the main couple was decent also, which I think saved the tad bit draggy feeling in the latter half of the movie.
I am not a huge fan of chick-flicky romantic films, however, I liked the added sci-fi-ness and a philosophical aspect.
I would recommend this film to other people.
Teacher's Note: This is a super well-written essay. Hmm . . .
--mike
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