Rating: 
Summary: 3 Star at Best. (RENT IT!)
Review: This movie is a must-rent,nothing more nothing less! It was ok, but I thought the story was going to be so much more interesting/deeper. I mean I hate to give the story away so I wont say what happened. But its not as "conspiracy-Don't Trust Anybody" type of story. Its more like the CIA trying to correct a mission gone wrong, so to speak. And the Alternate Endings are basicly the same as the original, they'll just change like if Matt Damon Runs or walks, or what he has in his hand, etc. And the Deleted scenes just shows wasted footage, not really missing anything. I'd say Rent this.
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Summary: Not really true to the book but still an enjoyable thriller
Review: Based on the bestseller by the late Robert Ludlum and executive produced by Ludlum and Frank Marshall, THE BOURNE IDENTITY pares down the book and 1988 miniseries while updating the story for the 21st century. For the few thriller fans in the world who haven't read the book the basic story appears rather old: an amnesiac struggling to learn his real identity, while predictably being pursued by people who want him dead. Director Doug Liman's (GO, SWINGERS) first attempt at an action thriller is fairly good with some spectacular stunt work and an OK performance from Franka Portene (RUN LOLA RUN). Julia Stiles also has what is basically a glorifed cameo and Brian Cox, the original Hannibal Lecter also co-stars. THE BOURNE IDENTITY is a good movie, but don't expect it to remain true to the book. Apparently there are plans to film THE BOURNE SUPREMACY with Damon. I hope that one turns out a little better. And I hope Damon has developed some kind of acting range by them. His Jason Bourne seems to have been "Bourne" prematurely. Not that Richard Chamberlain was much better in the role. It's still worth watching though. Don't let my quibbling put you off.
Rating:
Summary: Good, except...
Review: I really would give this movie 3.5 stars. Its direction is inspired, its pace is quick and fun, and Matt Damon does an awesome job. However, having read the book long ago, I just can't get over what the writers did to the character of Marie. In the book, she is a brilliant, savvy financial banker, whose assistance is vital to Bourne discovering the truth about his origins. After she decides to trust him (because of her own keen observations and despite the fact that he does not trust himself), she would never leave him to his own devices. In the movie, she is basically... Well, not the most intelligent of women, a "free spirit" who is far less loyal than he. The movie's changes also include a liberal slant in the plotline (i.e. government is corrupt and its goals evil) foreign to the original Bourne, wherein the CIA acted in good faith based on the best information they had, and Bourne was a truly good man who because of weird circumstances believed he was truly evil. In this version, Bourne never even discovers his real name, let alone his true self. He's just "on [his] own side now." And the truth behind his killer instincts is left unclear. However, had I not read the book, these would be very small drawbacks. Indeed, they didn't keep me from enjoying the movie immensely. Its foreign locales, clever plot, and nonstop action make for a truly entertaining experience. Oh, as for the extras on the DVD, they don't add much. The Moby video is interspersed with so many clips from the movie it's like watching the flick all over again, and the documentary doesn't reveal anything fascinating. (One question: Why did the director care that "Run Lola Run" star Franka Potente could handle the action side of things? All her character does the majority of the movie is hang on for the ride, scream at appropriate moments, panic, and wring her hands. Oh, and vomit and sleep with a [admittedly gorgeous] stranger. No real physical strain involved there.)
Rating: 
Summary: Yes!
Review: I loved this movie! I really did! Granted, I love Robert Ludlum's creations, but I read The Bourne Identity so long ago I truthfully don't remember much of the book's details. And you know what, I don't care. I was thoroughly swept away. The story was inticing, the cinematography wonderful, and the action just thrilling. And whoever took it upon themselves to tutor Matt Damon in the kissing scenes deserves a raise. I had an ear-to-ear grin on, because I found I was expecting a certain kind of kiss, couldn't believe it when it unfolded just the way I wanted. If the fighting closeups had been sped up just a tad less, and the corpse-as-an-air-flotation-survival-device been ELIMINATED, I would have given it 5 stars. I simply found the movie vivid and refreshing. Go ahead and rent it. You don't even need a date to enjoy it.
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Summary: Bourne Identity
Review: I saw the original and was impressed with the story line....the remake is smart and full of action...and this is from a woman that usually doesn't enjoy remakes !
Rating: 
Summary: one of my favourite movies
Review: I rented this movie not long ago, and this movie made me stay in one position all the way through. This movie is mainly about a guy Jason Bourne(matt damon) who was rescued with two bullets in his back. After that Jason Bourne loses memory. He then has to find out his identity to save his life. As Jason Bourne is chased by killers he soon realises he to is an assasin. This movie is full of great non stop action and many cool stunts and ideas. so yes this movie has some great ideas and stunts, and i have to say matt damon has sure trained for this breath taking non stop action movie. The only thing this movie could improve on like alot of the one star reviews said is the ending which i quite agree. All in all great movie, don't listen to the one star reviews and go rent it!!!
Rating:
Summary: Love Matt!
Review: I have never really seen Matt Damon in an action pack kick your butt type of film before and I think he was awesome and believible!! It's about this guy who can't remember who the heck he is and he begins to search for his identity....A pretty good flick...pretty entertaining and of course there's a love story thrown in the mix!!
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Summary: Call it Something Else. !
Review: This movie has just come out on DVD in Australia.
I wasn't going to watch it because I had read all the reviews of the script etc etc, and I was not impressed with the way it changed the story so much from the book, especially the fact that the bad guy in the book does not even exist in the movie.
But I rented it anyway.
I can say that I was pleasantly surprised. It's not too bad.
Now... if they could change the beginning, change his name and the title of the movie, along with the one or two scenes that are actually in the book, it would have been GREAT.
This has virturally nothing to do with the book other than the very basic plot. If you have read the book, pretend that this movie is not the same story. It's another and different Spy story.
I was really looking forward to an updated version of the old mini series, this is not it. Maybe next time.
Rating: 
Summary: A real snoozer
Review: First of all, I could barely follow the storyline. Secondly, Matt Damon executing all those perfect self-defense techniques? Please. Ladies, you know who we would rather see in a role like this, right? (I'll give you a hint, his first name is Arnold) This is actually a remake, and the earlier version is sturdier as far as the storytelling goes. But this movie simply does not do justice to the novel. I know, it's a common complaint, but never truer.
Rating:
Summary: Not bad, but not faithful to the book
Review: This movie changes some of the basic premises of the book, and not for the better. I can't really say how without spoiling the movie, but trust me -- the book is better. Read it. You won't want to put it down. However, if you haven't read the book and don't plan to, it's not a bad action flick. For a more faithful adaptation of the book, see the TV miniseries with Richard Chamberlain and Jaclyn Smith.
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