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Summary: I lilked it.
Review: I have read almost all of Ludlum's books and was glad to see one on the big screen. I took my 16 year old son and he really enjoyed it. I wanted him to get an idea of what espionage during the cold war was about. He wants to buy a Mini Cooper some day, so he really enjoyed the car chase. I thought it was one of the better ones I have seen recently. I am enjoying Matt Damon more and more as time goes on. I think he will be an award winner as he ages.
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Summary: Best summer action film of 2002 (to date July 2002)
Review: This film draws the audience into the mystery of the character played by Matt Damon. The character awakes in a state of bewilderment not knowing anything about his past including his name. The film leads us through the development of retracing his past from brief clues gathered along the way. Yet, while he is trying to reacquire this past, he faces a dilemma, namely the person he may find in the past could turn out to be something he really despises. In some sense, this is a second chance to become a different person than what he once was, to reshape a new character and avoid the pitfall of his past all the while avoiding assassins sent to end his life and without knowing why they are trying to kill him. His instincts to survive are uncanny, well worth seeing the action sequences and cleverness. Accordingly, I would strongly recommend this film as the best current film of the early summer. Howie give this a 5 star rating, a can't miss addition to your collection.
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Summary: Not at all like the book. . .but still a good action movie.
Review: I was so excited to watch The Bourne Identity, because I had just finished the book and absolutely loved it!!! But when I went to the movies, I was supremely disappointed. The movie was nothing like the book...they totally changed the movie. For a while, though, I was alright with it until, through every scene, I kept explaining to my friend what really happened in the book. By the end of the movie, it was nothing like the book.
Don't get me wrong, it's a great movie. There was action everywhere, what with the car chase scene and a lot of the fight scenes. I fell like if I hadn't read the book, I would have absolutely loved the movie because Matt Damon was so great. I recommend this to a person who enjoys action movies, but not to someone who read the book and expects it to somewhat follow the book.
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Summary: A Simple and Effective Thriller.
Review: The Bourne Identity is probably the best movie I've seen this year because it is the most effective in achieving its purpose. Matt Damon plays a superspy who has forgotten everything about his past. On his quest to find out about himself, he must evade assassins and protect Marie and try and stay alive.The plot isn't that important other than to answer the question of will Bourne find out who he is and why people are trying to kill him. The on-location filming make this movie fun to watch, but the action scenes are the best parts. They are filled with suspense and realistic violence. This movie isn't filled with computer generated violence and special effects. It is a throwback to the old Bond movies of one-on-one cloak and dagger standoffs. While taking a step back from the special effects, The Bourne Identity might be enjoyable to many people today who weren't alive when the goals of movies was to be bigger and better than the last. I recommend this film to anyone looking for a good action/suspense thriller.
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Summary: Escapism at it's best!
Review: I saw this at a midnight showing while my wife and her friend saw "Ya - Ya Sisterhood". First let me say that I exited with the desire to see this film again as soon as possible while my counterparts were highly disappointed with their choice. I did not see the huge plot holes that are mentioned by other reviewers. The fact that it is called the Bourne Identity only tells us that Bourne is the identity that he stumbles onto first. He could just as easily stepped into another life. The action is outstanding and the suspense mounts perfectly. I am eagerly awaiting the DVD release so that I can lose myself in this movies excellent locales and non-stop action anytime I feel the need.
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Summary: Wasted my time and money!
Review: This movie was not only unrealistic (scaling buildings, driving a car through oncoming traffic, and remaining unseen after changing only their hair color) but hard to follow as well. I was extremely disappointed with this movie. I was expecting a captivating espionage thriller with excellent, well thought out characters and a fast-paced plot. Viewers were left with unfinished turns in the movie and characters that were left unexplained. This wasn't the worst movie I have ever seen, but it certainly wasn't the greatest. The best part about the entire movie was the scenes from around the world. The movie includes excellent shots from various different locations.
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Summary: help! i've forgotten my movie cliches!
Review: I will try to keep this short and sweet. The action sequences are well done (the camera work actually makes Damon look like he can disarm multiple assailants). Unfortunately, the plot is full of holes and leaves you feeling unsatisfied. First, how likely is it that a trained killer will have a change of heart at the crucial moment? (maybe after he's slaughtered the whole family). Second, I still don't know how/why Damon/Bourne suffered from amnesia. It's true that he suffered from some trauma, but complete oblivion? Give me a break. Finally, why on earth did Potente (sp?) stay with Bourne/Damon and risk her life and that of her family? It makes no sense whatsoever. At least with a cheesy Bond flick you know that you are in the realm of the absurd and that you should just sit back and accept implausiblity after implausibility. But when a movie makes a claims towards verisimilitude/reality, and fails miserably, then it deserves to be panned.
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Summary: A Return to the Old School Spy Movie
Review: Yeah, Matt Damon is in this movie. Yeah, it's got a happy ending. Ya know what? It doesn't matter. "The Bourne Identity," based on a classic 1980 espionage novel, stars Damon as an amnesiac fished out of the Mediterranean Sea by a trawling vessel. The ship's doctor removes two bullets from his back and a strange infrared device from his hip - a device that projects the account number at a Swiss bank. After spending two weeks aboard the ship and recovering , Damon makes his way to Zurich, where he discovers that he is apparently Jason Bourne, and American who has a dozen passports and millions in foreign currency, along with a gun. He's also discovering, slowly, that he has training in the art of espionage - fighting, shooting, and getting away. With the James Bond franchise becoming more and more of a self-spoof and a serious lack of decent spy fare since the end of the Cold War, it's a pleasure to see the return of a great action genre. "Bourne Identity" manages to weave a believable sense of paranoia while introducing enough gadgetry (although it's more of the MacGuyver kind than the Bond kind), nifty fights, and amazing escapes to satisfy. It's not great, but it's decent enough, and Damon is almost a pleasure to watch in the action-hero role (and the subtle, sexy Franke Portente manages a wide character range in her relatively minor part). It's worth a trip to a matinee; if not a rental should you happen to miss it.
Final Grade: B-
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Summary: One of the best with 3 great components.
Review: I thought that The Bourne Identity was an excellent spy action film. It has a good deal action, and some bits of suspense. But, most of all, it has amazing European settings, great actors, and what I thought was a captivating plot. I saw the movie twice in theatres already and would be more than willing to go again. Can't wait until it's out on DVD.
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Summary: decent action flick
Review: Bourne Identity is good if you like "on the run" type movies. The plot of this film seemed very similar to The Saint. If you have seen The Saint, you might be a little disapointed with the Bourne Identity.
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