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  • Actors: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles
  • Directors: Paul Greengrass
  • Writers: Robert Ludlum, Tony Gilroy
  • Producers: Andrew R. Tennenbaum, Colin J. O'Hara, Doug Liman, Frank Marshall, Henning Molfenter
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, German, Italian, Russian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Universal Pictures Video
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0006HBU2E
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,058 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

Synopsis
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 flavor 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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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not as good as the original, 29 April 2005
By J. E. Davidson (UK) - See all my reviews
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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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The 'Law of Diminishing Returns'? Never heard of it., 17 Nov 2005
There's a reason the Bourne movies are attracting comparisons to the Bond movies though what seems to interest people more are the differences. As the bloated Bond films give you an oily Hally Berry, Lazer watches and an invisible Aston Martin - The Bourne Supremacy gives you a hysterical sobbing Julia Stiles, a roled up newspaper and a burnt out taxi in some debunked communist state. It's hardly glamourous but it's brutally effective and far more thrilling.

While anyone who's not a shady CIA spy would sound ridiculous calling it 'realistic' the average joe can still find intense satisfaction in the films logicality. What happens when two men are trained to the very peak of physical strength and have mastered completely a devistating martial art? They fight like school boys, that's what, each one's ability cancelling out the other's and they scuffle around an apartment desperatley trying to get the other into some sort of strangle hold, this is where the aforementioned rolled up magazine comes in.

It's also refreshing to see a film pretty much devoid of a Hollywood Love interest, Bourne's previous squeeze Marie is put out of the picture early on and when you think he's about to subject Julia Stiles to a steamy case of Stockholm syndrome, Bourne interrogates her to a point of sheer terror. The closest Bourne comes to any kind of affection is towards Pamela Landy, the very woman who is chasing him.

Acting is uniformly superb, new cast members like Joan Allen and Karl Urban fit right in to this kind of work and returning characters show no sign of getting stale, Brain Cox in particular is a real joy to watch but that's something you come to expect from one of the best actors around.

In a world of films like 'xXx', Bourne's Lo Fi thrills seem all the more essential. The filmmakers value substance over (material) style and thank God for that, they're at the start of an intellegent franchise that probably won't run as long as say, Bond, but already has the makers of other spy movies scrambling for Bourne's gritty edgy brand of action thriller. That can't be a bad thing.

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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A visual feast, pure cinema, 21 Nov 2004
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
The delivery was very speedy and the film was excellent. Good doing business with you
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. A. Dudgeon

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally believable action movie
I've never been as deeply affected by an action movie as by this one. I think the key is the strength of the supporting characters; they are all convincing as people with their... Read more
Published 4 months ago by amcguinn

4.0 out of 5 stars Supremely interesting with its twisting narrative
Jason Bourne (Damon) is still on the run and when he is framed, he is once again looking for answers to his past. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Beware - second hand copies as new
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... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Takk

5.0 out of 5 stars Matt
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.
Published 19 months ago by Olly

5.0 out of 5 stars BETTER THAN BOND
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. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Michael P. Hardwick

5.0 out of 5 stars A great mix of action and intrigue
Highly recommended. Once to watch without a pause! Can't wait to rent The Bourne Ultimatum
Published 21 months ago by Clive Feakin

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than identity
The first film made the minor error of trying to follow the book too closely, whereas the second ditches Ludlum's story in exchange for high-octane and gut-wrenching cinema... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Brian Levine

4.0 out of 5 stars A superb, intelligent action/thriller.
The Bourne Supremacy is one of those rare films which manages to balance exciting action set pieces with enough believability to make them seem plausible. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. D. Bell

4.0 out of 5 stars EASILY SURPASSES THE FIRST
This easily surpasses the original, and believe me that's no small feat, with outstanding storytelling and amazing performances!. Read more
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