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The Bourne Identity
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Matt Damon (Ocean's Eleven) and Franka Potente (Run Lola, Run) and based on the International bestseller by Robert Ludlum.Rescued with two bullets in his back, Jaso...
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He was dragged from the sea his body riddled with bullets. There are a few clues: a frame ... more
of microfilm surgically implanted beneath the skin of his hip; evidence that plastic surgery has altered his face; strange things he says in his delirium which could be code words. And a number on the film negative that leads to a bank account in Zurich four million dollars and a name for the amnesiac: Jason Bourne. Now he is running for his life. A man with an unknown past and an uncertain future the target of assassins and at the heart of a deadly puzzle. He's fighting for survival and no one can help him - except the one woman who once wanted to escape him ...
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Production Year: 1964 - Action/Adventure - Director: Cyril Endfield - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring:Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, Ulla Jacobsson, James Booth, Michael Caine, Nigel Green
Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Vincenzo Natali - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Lucy Liu, David Hewlett, Anne Marie Scheffler, Joseph Scoren, Matthew Sharp, Jeremy Northam
Advantages: Great Cast, Amazing Action, Good Narrative and Interesting scenery. Disadvantages: Not for those who dont like violence and action.
~ He was the perfect weapon until he became the target ~
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne collection is one of my favourite types of films and I own a special edition box set with all three films. The first of the trilogy- The Bourne Indentity I thought was brilliant and it was successful. I first watched this film when it first came out on DVD and I rented it from the video shop. The film is always on TV now and ive ... ...and Saving Private Ryan so the film when advertised really appealed to me. The story is based slightly on the novel by Robert Ludlums.
* INFO *
Director- Doug Liman
Director Doug Liman is a very successful Director and has produced some very interesting films. He has won 2 awards and has had 3 nominations for his films. Some of his other hits include- Jumper, Mr and Mrs Smith and The O.C TV show. more
~ He was the perfect weapon until he became the target ~
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne collection is one of my favourite types of films and I own a special edition box set with all three films. The first of the trilogy- The Bourne Indentity I thought was brilliant and it was successful. I first watched this film when it first came out on DVD and I rented it from the video shop. The film is always on TV now and ive seen it so many times. I am a fan of Matt Damon and love some of his films including Dogma and Saving Private Ryan so the film when advertised really appealed to me. The story is based slightly on the novel by Robert Ludlums.
* INFO *
Director- Doug Liman
Director Doug Liman is a very successful Director and has produced some very interesting films. He has won 2 awards and has had 3 nominations for his films. Some of his other hits include- Jumper, Mr and Mrs Smith and The O.C TV show.
Writers- Story- Robert Liman Screen play- Tony Gilroy and W Blake Herron Produced by- Robert Ludlum, Doug Liman and Frank Marshall Music by- John Powell Distributed by- universal Pictures Run Time- 119 Min Release Date- 6 Sept 2002 Certificate- 15
* PLOT *
A man's battered body is found by an Italian fisherman in a river and is taken by him and nursed back to health. As he awakens on the fisherman's boat he can remember nothing. He doesn't know who he is, how he got on this boat and what has happened to him. This man the audience discovers is Jason Bourne (Matt Damon). Jason has suffered an attack and has lost his memory of who he is and where he is from. As he wonders the city and looks through what he has on him and he soon realises that he is being hunted down and followed by the CIA and that he has hidden abilities to survive. He finds a lot of suspicious items on him and in his bank account including guns and a lot of passports. Jason befriends Marie (Potente) who tries to help him remember who he is. Jason and Marie are on the run as men follow his tracks. They go to Paris where he scours for clues about his past and to find those responsible for the way he is.
* CAST *
Jason Bourne- Matt Damon
Jason Bourne is a very strong minded character. Even though he has no memory of who he is he keeps positive and is a very clever man. Matt Damon is a successful American actor who has played along side leading stars such as Ben Affleck, George Clooney and Julia Styles. The Bourne Indentity gave Matt a boost in his carer and he made a lot more interesting and victorious films after this was released. Other films he has been in before this are- Dogma (1999), Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Gerry (2002). Since the release of the Bourne film he has starred in big hits such as- Ocean's Twelve (2004), The Brother's Grimm (2004) and The Departed (2006).
Marie- Franka Potente
The German actress plays Marie a lead part in The Bourne Indentity. Marie's character shows that she is a very determined and strong character. She shows a fondness for Jason even though he is a stranger to her. There is fantastic chemistry between Marie and Jason. Franka who is a success in German films has grown in reputation and has started starring in English films. Some films that I have seen starring her are- Run Lola Run (1998) and Creep (2004) other wise her films consist of German ones.
Nicky Parsons- Julia Stiles
Nicky is an interesting character and has a strange connection with Jason. Her character develops through out the film and into the other two. We get to know more about her and what she does. Julia is a well known actress with a lot of experience for young women in this carer. Some of her films include- 10 things I hate about you (1999), Save the last dance (2001) and Mona Lisa Smile (2003). The character is played very well by her and I think was a perfect choice of actress.
The Professor- Clive Owen
Even though The Professor is not a main character in the film he has an important scene where he tries hunting down Jason. Clive Owen is a well known actor in film and also television, so it was nice to see him play a small part rather than a man in character. The Professor is hired to try sniper Jason out when he hides away in the country. Clive Owen has acted in huge hits such as- Children of men (2006); Shoot them up (2007) and Sin City (2005).
Other cast members-
Conklin- Chris Cooper Ward Abbott- Brian Cox Wombosi- Adewale Akinnuuoye-Agbaje Zorn- Gabriel Mann Eamon- Tim Dutton
* VIEWS *
Being one of my favourite films I really enjoyed watching it when it came out on DVD. The film is one of the best action films I had seen in a long time. It was original, classy and well put together to create an exciting and entertaining piece. The acting by Matt Damon is spot on. He is interesting to watch especially as he has not had such a major star role on his own before. I found Jason's character great to watch as he had to go through different emotions and events straight after each other. Coping with a memory loss, being shot and coping with sexual tension between him and Marie it is interesting seeing the switch between them all very quickly. Matt Damon was the perfect choice for Jason Bourne's role as I think before this film I didn't think Matt Damon was very attractive at all. Matt really looks good in the film and he is not a pretty boy like some of holly woods most famous actors which is better as choosing one of this other actor's would properly have made the role abit cheesy.
The scenes are efficiently done, the scenes are fast paced and are filled with exciting martial arts and fights which keep the pace of the film quick which I think intrigues the audience and keeps them watching. I didn't get bored at all any time during the film and felt very satisfied with the content and the performance from all of the actors. The action was very personal and up close and after watching a documentary from Liman he said that he used a lot of the action scenes using a hand held camera to get up close with the fights, which I think defiantly made it more intimate and gets the audience involved. The car chases do go on for abit long which properly could have been chopped down abit but it was interesting as the chases were in the city of Paris which gave them plenty of places and scenarios to use.
When The Bourne Identity was released by Universal it received good reception. In the opening weekend it grossed - $27,118,640 in the US and altogether world wide it grossed- &213,925,107. A lot of film critics and film review websites had a positive attitude toward the film and classed it as- 'exciting action'. The film won several awards during 2003 including- Top Box Office Film and Outstanding Achievement in Fight Choreography.
* DVD * - can be purchased as single film at £4.99 from Play.com
1 Disc DVD
- Format- PAL Widescreen - Languages- English, Dutch, French, German and Italian - Region 2 - Release- 10 March 2003
• DVD Features: o Main Language: English o Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1 o Sub Titles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croation, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovenian o Hearing Impaired: English o Feature Commentary With Director Doug Liman o The Birth Of The Bourne Identity Behind The Scenes o Alternate Ending o Extended Scenes o Deleted Scenes o Moby Extreme Ways Music Video o Theatrical Trailer o DVDROM Features
* SOUNDTRACK *
The original movie soundtrack was released on CD on 11 June 2002 and was composed by John Powell. The soundtrack won an ASCAP award.
1. Main Titles - (4:17) 2. Bourne Gets Well - (1:20) 3. Treadstone Assassins - (2:09) 4. At the Bank - (4:07) 5. Bourne on Land - (1:42) 6. Escape from Embassy - (3:12) 7. The Drive to Paris - (1:29) 8. The Apartment - (3:25) 9. At the Hairdressers - (1:29) 10. Hotel Regina - (2:11) 11. The Investigation - (1:34) 12. Taxi Ride - (3:43) 13. At the Farmhouse - (2:54) 14. Jason Phones It In - (3:04) 15. On Bridge Number 9 - (3:41) 16. Jason's Theme - (2:20) 17. Mood Build - (3:34) 18. The Bourne Identity - (6:00) 19. Drum and Bass Remix - (2:15) * EXTRAS * Filming Locations- Prague, Paris, Rome, Imperia, Mykonos and Zurich
Liman approached other actors before Matt Damon like Russell Crowe and Sylvester Stallone but didn't feel they had the right image and connection to the plot. The director said that Matt understood that even though it was an action packed combat film it was more about the narrative of a man loosing his memory than the fighting scenes which was why he was chosen.
* RECOMMEND *
I would defiantly recommend this film to anyone who likes action / thriller films. The film targets a wide ranged audience as it as aspects for all kinds of people. The action and fight scenes are exciting and brilliantly done and the chase scenes are interesting and use new tactics and situations that I have not seen in any other action movie. The film consists of an unusual narrative and includes a love sub plot to keep the females interested. The chemistry between the actors is fantastic and the emotions are done well that you really fell for Jason when he goes through hell to find out who he is. One of the best action films I have seen by far.
* Thanks for Reading * Blackmagicstar4 * Jan 09 * - also published on Dooyoo under the same name. x
Advantages: Superb cat-and-mouse thriller, with outstanding performances Disadvantages: A bit long, won't satisfy fans of Ludlom's novel
...HERO
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In 1980, the world was introduced to a new superspy known only as Jason Bourne in “The Bourne Identity.” This crackling novel by Robert Ludlum about a man with amnesia but is now a target by several assassins became a runaway bestseller, and even spawned two follow-up books. I have read the book several times myself, and I always find it a fascinating read; from the first page, ... ...He was fished out of the Mediterranean Sea, his body is scarred with bulled wounds and a frame of microfilm is found in his hip which has a number and the name of Swiss bank. Over time, he realizes that he can speak a variety of languages and has exceptional fighting skills---whoever trained him, obviously trained him well. When he arrives at the bank, he finds a safe deposit box filled with currency, passports and other articles; after he unexpectedly ...
eve6kicksass 06.08.2007
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Advantages: Matt Damon, Good Story Disadvantages: Poor remaining cast
...and another film review, over the weekend I had been incredibly bored so instead of doing the usual sit at the computer all day I actually decided to watch a couple of films. Of course yesterdays op was Welcome To Collinwood, today’s is going to be a film that I’ve been a big fan of since it’s release in the cinema. Adapted from a Robert Ludlum novel The Bourne Identity hit our screens in 2002, as an adaptation of this book, which ... ...body (Matt Damon) floating in the Sea just off the coast France, and upon pulling the body aboard find out the man is still alive. Having removed a number of bullets from his body, they help him to recover during the next few weeks at sea, however he has amnesia and the only clue to his identity comes from a small chip implanted in his back with details of a Swiss bank account.
Having arrived back on the French mainland, he heads straight for Zurich ...
Andy.mack 07.10.2003
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Advantages: Diverting thrills Disadvantages: Predictable and at times ridiculous
Ah, the spy. Bane of all European would-be dictators and cat stroking baldies the world over, they slip in and out of rooms (and women) undetected, with nary a scratch on their pristine hides or a ruffle in their slicked-back hair. “I expect you to perish!” scream the enemies whilst women cream their gusset after seeing men being beaten to death. You gotta love spy movies, because they lend ordinary folks the demeanour of super-heroes ... ...sip an ice-cold tuxedo for the latest espionage thriller - The Bourne Identity.
***THE PLOT***
A man’s body floats in the sea. Fishing boat finds man and reels him in. The ship’s doctor finds two bullets in his back and a device in his hip that projects the address of a Swiss bank account number. But the man is not dead as the crew assumed (do doctors not think to check people’s pulses?), in fact he’s angry as hell because ...
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Advantages: Good character development, draws you into the story, superbly written, great start to the series Disadvantages: A little overkill in location desciptions but I feel they become necessary
After finishing The Bourne Supremacy last week I decided that it was probably best to go back and start at the beginning of the series. So I bought myself a copy of The Bourne Identity and sat down on Tuesday night and started reading. Almost a week later and I’ve just out the book onto my shelf having finished it. I’m a big fan of the films and that in part was the reason I was drawn to the books. I noticed during Supremacy that the story of the ... ...similar to the film, but still massively different.
When a fishing trawler pull a man from the Mediterranean sea to find it riddled with bullets the crew need to drop him off to a doctor ASAP. He spent six months living on the Ile de Port Noir after Dr Washburn had saved his life and together they try to solve his amnesia. The only clue to his identity however is found on a small role of film surgically implanted above his hip. The film had only ...
Andy.mack 20.09.2004 (23.10.2004)
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Advantages: Matt Damon in a vest Disadvantages: The ending was a bit tepid
When the crew of a trawler spot a distress beacon floating in the water off the coast of France, they are shocked to find that the beacon is attached to the body of a young man. Unconscious, and injured from extensive bullet wounds, the man’s body yields no clues as to his identity. When he awakes, he is suffering from amnesia, but the crew tend to his wounds, and offer him passage to shore. The only clue to his identity lies in a computer chip, ... ...account. Arriving on the French mainland, the man tracks down the location of the bank and arranges to inspect the contents of his safety deposit box. Beneath a layer of cash and valuables, he finds a gun, a wristwatch and numerous foreign passports, all of which contain his picture, but with different names. Understandably puzzled, he decides to make his way to the US embassy to obtain help. But his movements have not gone unnoticed and he soon ...
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Advantages: Loss of memory action spy adventure story with loads of twists Disadvantages: Concentration required to keep up with the plot.
Robert Ludlum writes exciting, fast moving spy thrillers with well drawn characters, and he does it so well you do not want to put the book down.
I was very interested to see how this translated to the big screen, particularly as I always read a book before seeing a film made from it.
The BourneIdentity is the first of a trilogy and opens with Jason Bourne suffering from complete memory loss. Worse, someone is trying to kill him and he does not know who or why.
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Advantages: Good car chase scenes, decent acting, pretty good storyline Disadvantages: None
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**Story**
*Slight warning - some of the details on the story/plot described below could potentially be seen as spoilers (though I don't give away everything; especially what happens at the end). If you don't want to know anything about the story, scroll to the bottom and read 'conclusion' instead*
This is the first movie in the trilogy, based on the novel by Robert Ludlum and is all about Jason Bourne (played by Matt Damon ...
Advantages: Great Cast, Fast action, Good Locations Disadvantages: Story Line isn't amazing, Action Scenes not very long
If you are a Matt Damon fan, then you will love this film. I love films concerning memory loss and the character trying to find out who he is etc... I have both movies on DVD and I can watch them over again and again. The BourneIdentity Starts out with Bourne floating in the sea.. He is saved and wakes up with no memory of who he is or why he was out in the sea. The movie then moves on with small bits of memory and a bank account number found in his leg. This leads him all across Europe. Who is he, what does he do for a living... All this is what he wants to do. With him trying to find out his Identity, he then finds the US government after him for what he does not know why..
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Having been washed up on a beach with amnesia and bullet wounds, Jason Bourne sets out to regain his identity, even having to face the prospect that he might have been a professional terrorist and killer. Action tale based on Robert Ludlum's best-selling book.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS, WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS, UCA; CINRAM LOGISTICS (SWINDON), UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; CINRAM LOGISTICS (SWINDON)
Release date
10/03/2003, 02/09/2002
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
902 852 2, D 023565
Barcode
3259190285224, 7321900235655
Composer
John Powell
Author
Robert Ludlum
Writer
Robert Ludlum
Languages
Main Language
English
Subtitle Language
Arabic, Bulgarian, Croation, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovenian, English
Hearing Impaired Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Feature Commentary With Director Doug Liman, The Birth Of The Bourne Identity Behind The Scenes, Alternate Ending, Extended Scenes, Deleted Scenes, Moby Extreme Ways Music Video, Theatrical Trailer, DVDROM Features, Interactive Menus, Scene Access
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
DVD Description
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 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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