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Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Doug Liman - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Chris Cooper, Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, Gabriel Mann, Julia Stiles more

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As THE BOURNE IDENTITY begins, a man who may or may not be Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is found floating in the Mediterranean Sea and is hauled onto a fishing boat. When the ship's...
more...doctor examines the unconscious castaway, he discovers two bullet wounds and an implanted device that displays a Swiss bank account number. With nothing but this code, the amnesiac Bourne travels to Zurich and gains access to a safe-deposit box containing a gun, thousands of dollars in various currencies, and valid passports from numerous countries--each listing a different identity. Within minutes, Bourne is on the run from a seemingly ever-present agency, relying on language and fighting skills he didn't even know he possessed. Offering $20,000 for a ride to Paris, Bourne gains the reluctant help of the nomadic Marie (Franka Potente). Meanwhile, the shadowy organization, headed by a tough-talking bureaucrat (Chris Cooper), sends numerous assassins (including the Professor, played by Clive Owen) after Bourne and Marie. As their situation grows more perilous, the two strangers struggle to find out who Bourne really is and why they are being hunted.
Doug Liman's adaptation of Robert Ludlum's best-selling novel is a remarkable exercise in straightforward storytelling, with the director wisely choosing to focus on Bourne and his quest for identity. The fight sequences are thrilling, but never overly glamorized, and the film's pacing is engaging and deliberate. Damon, who displays genuine bewilderment as his character discovers his almost-superhuman abilities, anchors the proceedings with the subtle charm of an unlikely action hero. Potente also shines as Bourne's road companion, a savvy woman who slowly builds an utterly believable relationship with the confused man. Bearing distinct affinity for its European setting and classic Hollywood suspense films, THE BOURNE IDENTITY succeeds as an unusually smart character-driven thriller.





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Biro's for daggers
Review of The Bourne Identity DVD by d1ceman

Advantages: Edge of the seat stuff, a story line and superb fight scenes
Disadvantages: Matt Damon

...on I usually run for the hills, or the nearest bunker, and annoint myself in exclusively imported, non-blistering varnish with a guarantee of 5 years all weather protection..... It is only when this is done that I can return to the TV and feel comfortable in the knowledge that Matt is not alone due to myself being a plank sympathiser in the room with him. However, when he is expected to be confused, not know who he is, where he is, what his name is, ... Read review

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15.02.2006
Bourne to be Bought
Review of The Bourne Identity DVD by nik.pamplin

Advantages: Its a great film!
Disadvantages: Really struuggling...

The Bourne identity is a welcome respite from the predictable action movies to which we are all far too familiar - good guy needs to right a wrong, does so, falls in love and along the way we experience explosion and special effects galore. The Bourne Identity is different. Why? Because it not only depicts a gripping action story line but also has the elements for a great conspiracy drama and leaves the viewer wondering what will happen next. The ... Read review

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12.03.2003
A new kind of action
Review of The Bourne Identity DVD by Seth157

Advantages: Matt Damon, plot, action
Disadvantages: Not very many

...to just plain shooting people, The Bourne Identitiy is one of the best in the genre. The subtle mystery that continues through the film only adds to the atmosphere of Bourne's situation. The performances and story-line are difficult to compare to most recent films and, although in an over-populated genre, this film really does stand out beyond most and is one that you could watch over and over with car chases using a mini, fight scenes with pens ... Read review

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14.01.2006
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Bourne Identity
Review of The Bourne Identity DVD by jo8275

Advantages: Matt Damon and lots of action what more do you want?
Disadvantages: Bit slow on the start

...It's a bit slow at the start but soon gets going and when it does it passes quickly. It was a change from some of the films at the time that have no real story line or plot. I would say the film suits both men and women as even though it is action packed it isn't pointless violence. It all ties up with the gripping story line. I would recommend the film to anyone and say it really is one to watch. It deffinately keeps up to the high standard of Damons ... Read review

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15.01.2003
You just have to love this film
Review of The Bourne Identity DVD by chris_struyk

Advantages: Its different but brilliant
Disadvantages: Poor support cast

Now im reviewing the fiml only, I do have the DVD but im young and not going to waste my youth watching directors cut however im sure they are very good indeed! Ok The Bourne Identity starring Matt Damon and well some others who quite frankly I couldnt give a damn about because Matt makes this film by himself without any other big shot actors! I really dont want to tell you the plot of this film because I didnt know it when i saw it and i was ... Read review

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19.08.2005
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Worth Watching
Review of The Bourne Identity DVD by hermit

Advantages: A fast moving film that does not give you a chance to forget you are interested.
Disadvantages: It is a lot more realistic than many of its type.

Having read two of the three books that are the basis of this film. I have to say it is close to the plot of the book and yet loses none of the detail like most stories that do the transfer. It is fast moving lively and yet realistic do not expect some of the rubbish that comes in Die hard films etc. This film has an edge of reality to it that some will find disturbing. The instincts are sharp and the plot quick. You will jump at the scene in ... Read review

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