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The Bourne Supremacy
Plot
Robert Ludlum wrote a series of novels in the 1980’s about a secret agent named Jason Bourne with amnesia. In 1988 a TV miniseries was made, and in 2002 Hollywood caught up with the story enough to produce The Bourne Identity as a full film, an excellent film in top-notch form. It has been called the thinking man’s action movie.
Going into the sequel, having never read the books, I was leery of a rehashed plotline and less-than-interesting writing. Turns out I was pleasantly surprised. The characters were authentic from the first one, however they progressed the story well. We are privy to some details of the mystery of Jason Bourne’s identity that he is not, which makes following his questions and actions a little confusing. Thankfully, we get to see the world through Jason’s eyes most of the time, and this brings excitement to the film.
Caution Spoilers Ahead
There is a scene with another agent that did seem gratuitous to the plot, as the character is not set up, but is used as a vehicle for spy-on-spy combat, and a big explosion. The cool girlfriend from the first movie is in this one for a little bit, unfortunately not long enough.
The plot keeps me waiting for the next movie, but in the mean time, can anyone tell me if the movies follow the book plot lines well?
Acting and Casting
Matt Damon really is an excellent actor. He shines in the role of Jason Bourne in the Bourne Identity series. I’m impressed with his physical presence and ability to become a character so thoroughly that the fact that he’s acting becomes obscured. Sometimes the directing got in the way of his acting, by cutting into disconnected scenes which highlighted the fact that all Matt had to do for that scene is jog or something.
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Article comments
1 - Barry kerr
This movie had good acting and a very good story line. It was a shame I couldn't keep my eyes open. The so-called' agressive photography caused gut wrenching motion sickness in myself and my friends who were along for the sickening ride. We sat there covering our eyes for over half the movie afraid of getting up to leave and falling down from the dizzying umm... effects. When I had to open my eyes, the camera shots hardly stayed on one shot for more than a few seconds. How are you to concentrate on the action when you couldn't see it through all the switching of camera angles and blurring? Summarily, it is such a shame to waste a good story, acting and sets and have it unwatchable due to crappy MTV generation drunken photography. This is definatley one of the if not 'THE worst movies ever photographed.
2 - Vic
Funny that you mention that jarring camera moves. I'm usually very sensitive to that, but I didn't really think it was overused in this film.
I noticed it during the car chase (where I thought it was appropriate and added to the "you are there" feeling) and during the fight with the other Treadstone agent, where the cuts weren't as bad as in other films I've seen.
Vic