Saw this with a packed house who loved it. Great action film. MATT DAMON delivers and he is the real thing. I suppose you could be picky and say that under scrutiny the plot doesn’t really hold up and the ending is just fair but by then you are so drawn in that is doesn’t matter. This is a must see for brainy, action loving types who love a smart film that starts off moving and just gets better. Plus you get to travel which is always fun.
Lots of handheld shots. Quick editing. Bourne is the working class hero, just a regular stiff who is really good at what he does. He is no James Bond. This man wears no Prada. He walks amongest us, which is why you never see who he is only what he does.
Excellent supporting cast includes JOAN ALLEN, PADDY CONSTANINE, JULIA STYLES and DAVID STRATHAIRN. Joan Allen in particular is first rate. ALBERT FINNEY is a little over the hill as the guys at the end of the trail but stands up enough to contribute.
All the Bourne films have been solid and this one tops them off by just plain moving like a banshee. This one is internal, inside CIA stuff. There is no love story in the film which in some ways limits it appeal but it was unnecessary. I suppose they discussed the possibilities of Bourne and Julia hooking up but realized the character’s motivation is acting out of revenge for the murder of his deceased wife so just let it follow the action.
Outstanding direction and editing. Some really first rate fights scenes that never become tiresome.
Give it a look-see.
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