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| 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.<BR>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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Top Reviews  Awesome filmReview created: 23/06/07 by:  14 of 15 people found this review helpful. I feel Matt Damon is improving as an actor film after film. He is one of the few A list actors from whom you can be guaranteed a good performance in every film. This is a superb film that has a great plot. Lots of action in this. The plot has been thoughtfully prepared and I'm sure like me you will simply love this. Plot - Based very loosely on Robert Ludlum's novel, the Bourne Identity is the story of a man whose wounded body is discovered by fisherman who nurse him back to health. He can remember nothing and begins to try to rebuild his memory based on clues such as the Swiss bank account, the number of which, is implanted in his hip. He soon realizes that he is being hunted and takes off with Marie on a search to find out who he is and why he is being hunted. Review ID: 10000000003847458 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Bourne Identity dvd (2003)3 of 7 people found this review helpful. I decided to buy the Bourne Identity (2003) film on dvd, as i had seen the film at a friend's house and enjoyed teh film so much. I then went on to watch the next film 'Bourne supremacy' and enjoyed that film just as much. i had seen the Bourne identity in the shops but decided to have a look on ebay and found lots of dvd's at cheaper prices. I like the whole story of Jason Bourne trying to find out his true identity but also going on the run from the people who he worked for. Lots of adventure and fantastic stunt scenes that will keep you glued to your seat. Well worth a view! Review ID: 10000000001166925 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews the bourne identityReview created: 09/08/08 by: I love the bourne movies, they are amazing. I think it is genious characters and storyline. Matt Damon is brillient in this movie. I recently bought the new bourne game and it is so good, i felt it neccessery to buy the movies. Review ID: 10000000008284172 Was this review helpful? Report this review Fabulous film.I have seen this film over and over and still love it. From the first time I watched it I was struck by the pace of the film and the superb musical score that compliments it throughout. The car chase through Paris is breathtaking. The dialogue is sparing and realistic with the odd bit of sarcastic humour. The plot is revealed in tanatalisingly small pieces but not so slowly that boredom sets in. You have to be prepared to be swept along with the plot though and not think too hard about it as it progresses! The DVD is great. There are not many films in which the bonus features interest me but in this case I enjoyed them. Seeing the alternative ending was interesting and I could see why the 'deleted' scenes were deleted. Review ID: 10000000006391964 Was this review helpful? Report this review bournethis is a great, beliveble exciting movie. its a spy/ conspiracy movie on the edge of your seat all the way through Review ID: 10000000006082377 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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