The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.
- Awards
- 1 win & 9 nominations
- Suburban Neighbor
- (as Natalie E. Carter)
- U.S. Coast Guard Officer
- (as Capt. Gregory P. Hitchen)
- Upstate Farmer
- (as Darrell James LeNormand)
- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
- (as Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg)
- Political Consultant
- (as Kar)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe phone number given to Matt Damon by Emily Blunt in the movie ((212) 664-7665) is owned by Universal Studios and has appeared in other films distributed by the company (Definitely, Maybe (2008), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Munich (2005)) in an effort to avoid the much overused "555" prefix. If called, it will ring indefinitely. As of 10/1/2022, the number is out of service.
- GoofsThe newspaper that reports Elise's dance career and engagement repeats the same paragraphs several times, taking up space in order to fill the article.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Harry Mitchell: Most people live life on the path we set for them, too afraid to explore any other. But once in a while people like you come along who knock down all the obstacles we put in your way. People who realize freewill is a gift that you'll never know how to use until you fight for it. I think that's the chairman's real plan. That maybe one day, we won't write the plan, you will.
- Crazy creditsSpecial Thanks: The Chairman
Basically, if you like the Bourne Identity movies, you'll love this one. Matt Damon stars in another thriller about fate and total strangers knowing more about his life than he does, but I liked this better than the more famous trilogy. I'm not the biggest Damon fan, but I was so engrossed in George Nolfi's screenplay, the lead actor could have been played by anyone and I would have liked it. He starts the movie as a senatorial candidate, but a chance encounter with a beautiful interpretive dancer (Emily Blunt) rocks his world. He sees her again and they start dating, and pretty soon they fall in love. But one night, he gets kidnapped and taken to a mysterious warehouse by the "bad guys".
Are they really the bad guys, though? They're the titular bureau, led by Terence Stamp, in charge of making sure everyone stays on his or her path. When people deviate from their predestined path, they "adjust" things so life goes back on track. Depending on your point of view, Damon is the pot-stirring villain and Stamp is the hero who sees the bigger picture - which is why this movie is so enjoyable. You can root for anyone you want to, and it can spark any number of conversations afterwards with your friends. You'll also see lots of familiar faces, like John Slattery, Michael Kelly, Jennifer Ehle, and Anthony Mackie, as well as New Yorkers giving cameos, like Jon Stewart, James Carville, Chuck Scarborough, Michael Bloomberg, Terry McAullife, Jesse Jackson, and Madeleine Albright. Check it out!
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Bản Đồ Định Mệnh
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $50,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $62,495,645
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $21,157,730
- Mar 6, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $127,869,379
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1