- Directors: Paul Greengrass
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005WX3CW8
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Matt Damon returns as amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne in this fast-paced follow-up to 2002's THE BOURNE IDENTITY. Forced out of hiding as the result of an attempt on his life, Bourne fulfills his earlier promise to wreak vengeance on his former CIA employers, some of whom may be in league with murderous Russians. Brian Cox and Joan Allen are both great as warring agency chiefs convinced Bourne orchestrated the murder of two of their own in a deal gone bad. Thanks to tense, gritty direction by Paul Greengrass (BLOODY SUNDAY), the plot stays tight, the characters believable, and suspense and thrills flow steady. Moody photography enhances the urban European locations, which--combined with handheld camerawork and fast editing--keeps the action realistic and CGI-free. Vividly capturing the fatalist flavour of Robert Ludlum's original novel, this is 'globalism noir' at its finest. Franka Potente and Julia Stiles are back from the original, and the always dependable Marton Csokas shows up as one of Bourne's deadly fellow operatives. A rousing car chase through Moscow may outdo the ones in RONIN and THE FRENCH CONNECTION for visceral speed and length. As the icing on the cake, John Powell provides a menacing, ambient percussive score.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The Bourne Identity was a good film - The Bourne Supremacy is even better!
The story picks up in Goa, India, where Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is having an almost idyllic life with his girlfriend Marie (Franka Potente) who he met whilst escaping from his past life as a government assassin across Europe in the first film. Bourne is still trying to remember who he was/is and always remains on alert to the possibility that his past will eventually catch up with him. Meanwhile, the CIA is on his case about a double murder involving two of their agents, which in turn leads to Bourne returning to Europe to try to uncover the truth about his past role as a high level assassin.
Once again, Matt Damon is totally convincing as Bourne and from his portrayal the viewer can empathise with his desperation, frustration and anger with not knowing who he was and why he cannot ever live a normal life until his questions are answered. The supporting cast (Julia Stiles, Franka Potente, Brian Cox) are all good. However, it is Joan Allen who particularly stands out as Deputy of the CIA tracking Bourne down.
This really is an excellent spy thriller, with plenty of high quality car chases and escapes included too. The storyline is believeable within the context of the world of global espionage, bar the weaker part of the plot involving Abbott (Cox). Nevertheless, the film moves at a great pace and nicley sets up the third installment, The Bourne Ulitimatum.
Based upon The Bourne Supremacy, I eagerly await the next sequel in this thrilling saga.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Having seen the original on the TV and being completely taken aback by a modern action movie where the action is actually filmed in real places in real time...I went along to the cinema to see this one full of anticipation. I was not disappointed; it was a visual feast, pure cinema everything and more you would want from action movie. Fast moving plot, nice detail, great characters, some terrific camera work and a fantastic car chase to act as the cherry on top of the icing. A must see.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I really enjoyed the Bourne Identity and was really looking forward to the Bourne Supremacy. While it didn't really disappoint, it certainly did not exceed my expectations.
This is a good film - it retains many of the strong elements of the first film: strong, believable performances, lots of tension and plenty of realistic action including some great chase sequences. However, in a number of important ways it does not reach the high standards of the first film. The plot is too similar to the first film and consequently a little predictable; some of the camera work/editing is too choppy and rather annoying. The cast is good and in particular Joan Allen is an excellent addition but Franka Potente is rarely on screen and is sorely missed.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Difficult to review as the sealed box contained a different film "50...
As in title - this was a film I was really looking forward to see - it never occurred to me that the film in the box was not the film I purchased - and not a great alternative... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chris Buckley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
Saw the previous two films in this series so had to watch this one and wasn`t disappointed. Well packaged and excellent deivery
Published 2 months ago by Cookie
5.0 out of 5 stars
a very good dvd
Any of these dvd s containing the trilogy of the Bourne series makes good entertainment , and its all action from the word go,
the dvd arrived on time and was nicely packed,... Read more
the dvd arrived on time and was nicely packed,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by alfred george ashton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Published 4 months ago by Richard L Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
As described excellent service it was just what I wanted for Christmas...
As described excellent service it was just what I wanted for Christmas and the New Year is that enough obviously not?
Published 5 months ago by Dr. Steven W. Prichard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eat your heart out 007!
Even with the current Bond Bourne is much more plausible. I saw the French version on TV and was hooked. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dr. B. A. Juby
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Brilliant Matt performance
When I first saw the Bourne Identity I had to see this one too. I didn't expect it to be anywhere near as good as the first. But thankfully I was wrong. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2010 by gallzy111
4.0 out of 5 stars
High speed, edge of your seat action
If you've seen the other two movies in the bourne series, you'll love this! The Bourne Supremacy is a high speed, edge of your seat action movie that is as brutal as it's... Read more
Published on 15 May 2010 by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
absolutely brill
love the bourne films. got this at a great price. well worth the money.if not seen reccommended.
Published on 26 July 2009 by Ms. Cheryl Durnan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
The delivery was very speedy and the film was excellent. Good doing business with you
Published on 5 May 2009 by Mrs. A. Dudgeon
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