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THE ADJUSTER

What You Need To Know:

THE ADJUSTER is dreadfully tedious cinematic self-indulgence, a film that snooty critics might describe as "controlled" but which in reality thumbs its nose at even the most patient viewer. Surrealistic, sexually explicit at times but glacial in pacing, this art house denizen will (thankfully) find an extremely limited audience for its pretensions.

Content:

(LL, NN, SSS, M) Long excerpts from porno film soundtracks (grunts, groans and explicit comments) audible in numerous scenes; dimly lit but very graphic depiction of intercourse; brief female and rear male nudity; sexual immorality (including one homosexual encounter) repeatedly implied; woman enacts bizarre sexual fantasies; and, unrelenting, pretentious boredom).

More Detail:

THE ADJUSTER is a tedious cinematic self-indulgence. Noah is an insurance adjuster, who responds to calls in the middle of the night, escorting victims to a cheesy motel where they await the settlement of their claims. His care extends beyond providing temporary shelter. Noah routinely beds the women, and in one case, accommodates an aggressive homosexual as well. His wife, Hera, works at some vast censorship agency, where she categorizes the excesses of raunchy pornography. Interspersed between these scenes are the adventures of Bubba and Mimi, a wealthy couple who spend loads of time and money acting out Mimi’s bizarre sexual fantasies. Eventually, Noah arrives home to see Bubba torch himself and the house as well. Thus, the adjuster gets to watch as his own possessions go up in flames.

If this brief synopsis sounds confusing and exasperating, try sitting still for 102 minutes while writer/director Atom Egoyan unfolds this tale at a glacial pace. To add insult to injury for Canadian viewers, THE ADJUSTER represents a fair number of their tax dollars at work. They should demand an “adjustment” on their next income tax return.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.