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The Bourne Supremacy [2004]


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Amazon.co.uk Review

Good enough to suggest long-term franchise potential, The Bourne Supremacy is a thriller fans will appreciate for its well-crafted suspense, and for its triumph of competence over logic (or lack thereof). Picking up where The Bourne Identity left off, the action begins when CIA assassin and partial amnesiac Jason Bourne (a role reprised with efficient intensity by Matt Damon) is framed for a murder in Berlin, setting off a chain reaction of pursuits involving CIA handlers (led by Joan Allen and the duplicitous Brian Cox, with Julia Stiles returning from the previous film) and a shadowy Russian oil magnate. The fast-paced action hurtles from India to Berlin, Moscow, and Italy, and as he did with the critically acclaimed Bloody Sunday, director Paul Greengrass puts you right in the thick of it with split-second editing (too much of it, actually) and a knack for well-sustained tension. It doesn't all make sense, and bears little resemblance to Robert Ludlum's novel, but with Damon proving to be an appealingly unconventional action hero, there's plenty to look forward to. --Jeff Shannon


Supremely interesting with its twisting narrative
Review date: 2008-11-25 Rating: 8 out of 10

Jason Bourne (Damon) is still on the run and when he is framed, he is once again looking for answers to his past.

Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting) reprises his role as the man suffering from amnesia in this action packed thriller which delivers more action than its predecessor, which sadly doesn't have the consistent silent sophistication the previous instalment delivered so well.

Starting with a flashback, viewers are thrust right back into Bourne's life, giving the viewer a chance to work out for themselves what Bourne's previous life entailed.

What follows is a passionate turn of events and a soft tear jerking unpredictable scene. This event, though only ten or twenty minutes in, turns the plot around and delivers a gritty and dark blow to the central character.

From there we see Bourne trying to find out why the CIA is hunting him down. Bourne travels to Goa, Berlin, Moscow and America to find answers.

Having the film set in different locations gives the narrative a delicious spin and an incentive to explore. The filming in these different locations is excellent, and there is a beautiful behind the scenes feature on the DVD which is definitely worth viewing.

Paul Greengrass takes over to direct this crime thriller and delivers an action styled realistic impact on the narrative. The handheld camera style can be off putting and the action sequences can feel too shaky for the scene's own good. However when following Bourne on foot and doing the slow tense scenes in the offices and cafes, Greengrass achieves a hard sentimental feeling.

Filled with cars, boats and guns, this description may seem like a review for Bond. This second instalment to the series feels a lot like a 007 flick with its heavy use of action. Unlike Bond, the action sequences in these films are far more realistic and therefore easier for its viewers to digest and appreciate.

Bourne is also a lot more open in this film but he still has that soft silence that was blissful viewing in the first film.

Like Identity, Supremacy has a wonderful soundtrack, which plays softly in the background giving the film an intensely blissful vibe.

This is the least accomplished of the series as the intensity doesn't live up to Identity or Ultimatum and the direction is frequently inconsistent. However it is still exciting with its complex and sombre narrative and wonderful central protagonist.

8/10

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Beware - second hand copies as new
Review date: 2008-11-04 Rating: 2 out of 10

The title says it all. I bought this dvd from Amazon directly as new. However the dvd received from Amazon (note: not marketplace) is clearly scratched, the cover is worn and the thin plastic is torn in places.

To put it mildly, I'm not impressed with Amazon regarding this.

Matt
Review date: 2007-12-05 Rating: 10 out of 10

I love this film, Matt Damon does so well in the action scenes. I have to say I didn't think that I would love it as much as I do. Definately one to watch over and over again.

BETTER THAN BOND
Review date: 2007-11-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

DAMON FOR BOND?NO!WHY?BECAUSE HES TOO TOUGH.BRASH, BOLD ,BRUTAL .TOTAL ACTION MUCH BETTER THAN YOUR NORMAL HOLLYWOOD BEAT EM UP SHOOT EM UP ACTION FLICK.COMBINED WITH GOOD SCRIPT AND PLOT LINE ,THE FILM MOVES AT A PACE UNLIKE ANY OTHER SPY/ACTION MOVIE AND OUT MUSCLES aLL THE OTHERS.FORGET THE REST VIEW THE BEST.

A great mix of action and intrigue
Review date: 2007-10-04 Rating: 10 out of 10

Highly recommended. Once to watch without a pause! Can't wait to rent The Bourne Ultimatum

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Matt Damon
Julia Stiles
Joan Allen
Brian Cox
Franka Potente

Creators:
Matt Damon (Primary Contributor)
Franka Potente (Primary Contributor)
Andrew R. Tennenbaum (Producer)
Colin J. O'Hara (Producer)
Doug Liman (Producer)
Frank Marshall (Producer)
Henning Molfenter (Producer)
Robert Ludlum (Writer)
Tony Gilroy (Writer)

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Recording label: Universal Pictures Video
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video
EAN: 5050582277654
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2005-01-24
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 104 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2004-07-23
Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: German (Original Language)
Language: Italian (Original Language)
Language: Russian (Original Language)

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