Jason Bourne -- Official Movie Review

[@mattwagnermovies6308]

I loved every second of it! The critics are seriously being ridiculously harsh on this film. We wanted Matt Damon back as Bourne, with all the stuff we love from the Bourne Franchise, and that's exactly what we got! And now we're complaining of course! And why are there some complaints about the badass car chase?? That's a lot of people's favorite scene, including mine! :)

[@Ray03595]

Agree. It's a good film. Not on the level of the original trilogy in my opinion. Some clear flaws, but it's entertaining and it was great to see Bourne back. But I do think the Vegas scene was out of place. The SWAT vehicle was a little much and as they said felt more like Fast & Furious than Borune. But the fighting is just as good, and Bourne is still badass. I think some people missed the hints dropped throughout that Borune is not as sharp as he was in the original trilogy. The film doesn't hide the fact the character has aged, which is why he makes more mistakes than he usual does. Plus the CIA has better tech than ever that I doubt he anticipated. A good Borune film. I feel some people are shitting on it and calling it trash, just because Rotten Tomatoes is telling them to. Went into it with no expectation and enjoyed myself.

[@mattwagnermovies6308]

+Ray03595 Yeah I agree however I loved the car chase every Bourne film had a crazy car chase , especially Supremacy and Ultimatum

[@mousehead2000]

What made Bourne so special was how different it was. Car chases in minis; cerebral action hero (remember Damon was Will Hunting not long before) not to mention scary guys coming out of nowhere wanting to kill him for no apparent reason. This installment is nothing new. Shaky cam was new and interesting circa 2005 - now it's mandatory on television shows. The father subplot seemed tacked on. Vincent Cassel's asset was one dimensional and nothing compared to Clive Owen's human turn in the original. The action scenes were pumped up but nothing we've not seen before. There was nothing new on offer here and for Bourne which made his name on offering something we hadn't seen before that's the only crime here.

[@MrBeau101]

Zero expectations with this film, as we all know going back to a franchise just doesn't work, it's a money maker.. It won't take away though how bloody brilliant each of the original Bourne's are. I'm a Brit but Bourne over Bond every day for me. Identity is a true classic of the action genre.

[@knowyourhistory]

Supremacy is the really forgettable one.

[@MrBeau101]

I still enjoy it whenever I watch it

[@MrBeau101]

+bigraviolees for me. Yes.

[@ghostwhisper666]

For me Supremacy is the best one!

[@trexatron8]

Is no one going to talk about the shotgun scene in the trailer not being in the actual movie?

[@damienhine1861]

*Spoilers* One thread they didn't talk about was the CIA trying to bring Bourne back in. What do people think about that part of the film? Seems like they were pushing the story in a new direction but it wasn't fleshed out enough. Also seemed to be left open if I interpreted the end correctly. Would Bourne ever really go back to work for the CIA? Would that fly too much in the face of all he's done in the movies so far?

[@JAContes]

The thing I hate about these movies is there is always a new CIA head honcho that has a shit ton to do with Bourne's past, yet they are never mentioned in previous movies. Where are these guys???

[@MobiusCoin]

Thought they were just being haters. Saw the movie, now I think they are being too kind to this movie.

[@Moistcraictical]

Totally. My GOD, did it drag.

[@AlkoWasAlreadyTaken]

MobiusCoin Perhaps it's because I'm not a huge Bourne fan, but I'm watching Jason Bourne now and I really, really like it. I've always enjoyed the Bourne films, I just never thought they were incredible, aside from maybe Ultimatum, that one was very good. So far, I think this one is great.

[@havok6280]

There aren't holes in his memory. He was lied to, so there are things he just didn't know... also loved Alicia Vikander as a potential villain.

[@peadarr]

I really liked the first three but honestly, I turned to my wife, next to me in the cinema playing pokemon during the "climactic" chase scene at the end, and offered to just leave. It was pathetic. And for god sake, will someone get through to Hollywood that shakey camera sucks

[@NoWhereMan95]

Greengrass is best when he makes factually based films not fiction. Movies like Bloody Sunday, United 93 etc. That's where his documentary style of film-making shines.

[@eaglefalconhawk007]

Captain Phillips was also good.

[@theolamp5312]

+No Where Man - I was going to say that, but you beat me to it. Also, people should get the United 93 DVD. The documentary of the actors meeting with the families of the person they were going to portray is incredibly moving. I cried. And, Bloody Sunday was pretty even handed & it had a great documentary feel to it.

[@Gaugzilla]

"Bloody Sunday" is so good.

[@themadafaka6839]

agreed.

[@Moistcraictical]

Don't forget Omagh!

[@HeyTray1]

Just came back from seeing it. The second half is much better than the first so it ultimately won me over. I'd give it a 7/10. That chase seen in Vegas was amazing I thought

[@jacksprat418-ju5qo]

For us that live in Vegas, that is NORMAL driving we experience everyday!

[@HeyTray1]

You're very welcome friend! And yes, I wipe my ass

[@HighHeelKnight]

I find it bizarre that Bourne is able to knockout huge tough experienced pit fighters with one to three punches but he struggles to defeat fellow assassins. I understand that Bourne and the assassins are trained to be resilient, but it still seems inconsistent to me. It's like a power lifter that can bench 400 lbs as part of his daily warm up routine, yet he struggles whenever he has to move loveseat or couch. :-(

[@davidhoffman6980]

That bothered me too. The Asset was skinny and had grey hair. It was kind of silly trying to make it look like he posed a threat to Mat Damon's character especially after seeing him one punch really big guys).

[@maggiethecat3373]

The movie may same dated because the first book was written in 1980 by Robert Ludlum. It was written as a trilogy for the Bourne character, but I seem to remember him popping up from time to time in other Ludlum novels. I've never been tempted to see any of the movies because of this. I can't see the character as sustainable-at least for me. When Ludlum died in 2001 the franchise was continued in 2004 by Eric Van Lustbader, who was born in 1946. Now, old people invented the internet, and some of them hold their own fairly well. Even under the best circumstances there's going to be a lag between writing, publication, and conversion to cinema. In the case of Bourne movies, I imagine you have to be able to suspend belief at various philosophical and technical points and hope that it's shot well. I very much enjoy your reviews. I am new to them, but your critiques are well-rounded.

[@andsanp]

So this is rated lower than Ghost Busters? Yeah okay.

[@Gaugzilla]

At least "Ghostbusters" was fun. This was just a self-serious slog.

[@islandboy1704]

maybe for you .. fun for alot of other people

[@Gaugzilla]

+Legit Realness hahaha. Yep, that's how opinions work.

[@universe4839]

What else would you expect from PC worshipers?

[@Launchmodule]

This is like overhearing a movie review in line at Starbucks.

[@dirtyturps]

This was my first Bourne movie.. and one of the best films I've seen this year. The average reviews have really surprised me.

[@timridley9332]

What a disappointing movie that I'm still annoyed about two years later, I enjoyed the first four films!

[@Ray03595]

It's the weakest of the Matt Damon films, but it's still good. Action is still great if you like Greengrass' style. Vikander is okay too. I disagree about her motives not being clear. At the beginning of the film it's very apparent she's willing to do whatever it takes to get promoted and have a higher status. It's why she wanted Tommy Lee Jones' character gone. The chase scene in Greece is just spectacular, one of the franchises best I think. The Vegas scene I agree, doesn't fit in the Borune franchise. Way too over the top. Borune doesn't drive nice cars, and the SWAT vehicle driving through traffic was a bit silly. Redeemed itself with the fistfight at the end. I would've liked to see a bit more risks taken in this film, but as the two said, it's a fine film. It's entertaining, just not on the level of the original trilogy, but it's still a good time. A solid 8/10 for me.

[@joewilder]

Good tips. I doubt I'll see it.

[@lucasisking]

Damn Christy is looking particularly hot today.

[@isuriadireja91]

same ol shit... connecting it o the legacy flick wouldve made this more interesting...

[@PazmanBC]

The plot in this movie should have been what they eluded to for the next potential movie. They should had one of his old assignments come back & they needed Bourne to be reactivated.

[@marbanak]

The "left turn" he speaks of was brilliant in my view. It provided closure on an elusive character's actions and mtives.

[@pete275]

is it a shaky cam like in the 2nd Bourne movie? that completely ruined it

[@worldprez6655]

That guy is not allowed to direct borne movies anymore he totally wrecked the fight scenes with that god awful taken 2 level shaky cam during hand to hand fighting, atrocious fight scenes especially after the excellent ones in the first 2 movies

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

When I went to see Star Trek, this trailer was followed by the new Jack Reacher trailer. Reacher looked 10,000 times more fun and interesting.

[@ucraznmonkey]

"sigh. it's fine." most concise and accurate review ever.

[@hcm9999]

Is Matt Atchity losing weight? Maybe too many rotten tomatoes this year. Not good for one's diet.

[@korky94]

saw it tonight. I think the first 2 Bourne movies are outstanding .. the following 3 movies are above average , not great , but they do have their moments

[@klyanadkmorr]

I'm nomrally a Bourne fanatic(not the JeremyRenner Joke) but this one not only retread stuff but tried too hard to cram in too many threads so you lost track of who was doing what to whom and backstabbing and playing both sides. Bourne movies are generally heavy place you on BOURNE'S SIDE first and then enjoy the ride as he figures each thread knots. This had a tangle, not clear set up REASON for him meeting in Athens that you could deeply care about each thread Bourne was unraveling or had any stake in. Vikander is just eye candy poor actress to get millennial adults and teens into the movie series, but she's dead weight uninspiring when the previous female leads were perfect. Oh they're TOO OLD while Damon is ageless.

[@klyanadkmorr]

No one ever talks about the 1988 Bourne TV movie sspecial with Richard Chamberlain as Bourne. It was good for that era. It's uploaded in segments on KZbin search it using his name & bourne. Also the movie people were planning on a series of movies so spaced what Bourne learns all at once on the TV movie & in the book into each movie's the reason for Bourne's continuous journey in finding his memories. $$

[@Ray03595]

The way they treated Julia Stiles character was not okay. No excuse. Film would've been spectacular if they worked her in it more instead of just using her to advance the plot. Nikki is a great character in the franchise. Hollywood still has an ageism problem, and Stiles is only 35 and looked great...

[@laserdisc688]

Not gonna lie, the multiple car chases make me want to see this movie

[@thejquinn]

Don't see it, its by the far the worst bourne film in my opinion, worse then Legacy in my opinion. Tony Gilroys writing made the series

[@laserdisc688]

I'm still gonna watch it just because my entire family wants to, but I'm lowering expectations. It's funny because I wasn't a fan of the second one. I still liked it, but the first and third were far superior imo. I'm watching Legacy tonight, but I hear that one is the worst behind this movie. Is Jason Bourne boring or is it just mediocre because it's not original? I hate movies that are boring or drag

[@thejquinn]

Steven Byers If you don't care about story then you might like the mindless action, if you do care about logical story telling then do not see this movie

[@jonron2256]

Mindless action? Hope you're joking because there was a purpose behind the action. Keep in mind there are 3 big action scenes, well maybe two, but each had a purpose if you payed attention.

[@thejquinn]

Jon Ron Oh yeah (SPOILERS) When Nicky Parsons just hacks into the CIA for no reason and finds Jason in like two seconds when they've been on the lamb and clear from the CIA, yeah thats real good storytelling. Paul Greengrass gave us no set up at all! Jason Bourne was doing boxing because??????

[@lizgoldstein4256]

First of all: I hate car chase scenes. Especially the ones that are overly long. Second of all: this movie is the worst out of the Damon franchise. Third of all: this had very much potential given there were some great actors in this, but they weren't utilized properly, in my opinion. And here's why: Matt Damon is starting to look old and in this movie he is nothing but a brain dead guy who can't cope with his past and is into fist fights now. Weird Julia Stiles is underutilized in general, so it was good to see her back and I'm extremely disappointed with what they did to her character. It's a déjà vu to say the least. Vincent Cassel - his character is a total nutjob. He has zero wit unlike all the other assets in previous Bourne movies. He just shoots shoots shoots... Nothing else. Tommy Lee Jones: man, does this guy ever change his facial expression? I don't think so. He's too old for the role and I don't buy it. Alicia Vikander: she has an Oscar and... Yeah and what? She doesn't fit this role. She's too young and she doesn't live up to Joan Allen in any way. I don't buy it either.

[@lizgoldstein4256]

Thanks. Glad you can share that opinion. :)

[@julianxavier1st]

+Liz Sweetbrook i totally agree with your points. Julia Stiles Character deserved better than that

[@julianxavier1st]

+Liz Sweetbrook and i though Alicia's character was so stiff and had very average delivery and personality

[@lizgoldstein4256]

Why? Freedom of speech. If you check on Metascore, IMDb or Rotten tomatoes, as well as critics, this movie is rated the worst of the series. And that's my opinion as well. I've never watched Twilight, to be honest. I'm too old for that. Your comment is pretty witless, by the way. Calling people out for not liking a movie YOU like is extremely mature.

[@jonron2256]

Critics and people like you are only expressing an opinion based on limited knowledge of Jason Bourne. It's clear that critics are pushing the feminist agenda, especially when this movie is rated lower than that crappy Ghostbusters movie.

[@IHSchwingo]

It is 2016, could you please adjust the loudness of the trailers to the actual reviews?

[@JAContes]

More than one car chase? I'm out.

[@pete275]

the privacy issue feels "dated" only because the election has been in the news for 2 years, but it's a bigger issue now than it was back then

[@HEARD201]

just came back from it....one of the worst movies of the year damn it was awful and I love bourne

[@OldDood]

This is ANOTHER Movie (I will not call it a Film) that I will wait until I can see it for 'Free' either on NetFlix, Amazon Prime, or Cable. Plus, I am not in a hurry to see it. Personally I believe Matt Damon is OVER Exposed in 'The Movies' over that last few years. He was in 'Interstellar' (which is one of my favorite Films) and then right away he is back in 'The Martian'. That to me was way too much Matt Damon.

[@Derpalon]

I wish they would bring back the original director from The Bourne Identity. That was the best film. When did everyone just decide that Bourne is Paul Greengrass' baby? Enough of Greengrass. He can't capture the great suspense, character development and action of the original film. I never liked the Bourne films after the first.

[@jonron2256]

This is the best post I've read. I have to agree, if you genuinely like Jason Bourne and are not expecting some Revenant/Inception type of movie you'll enjoy it. I found certain scenes like the Las Vegas pre car scenes awesome.

[@jonron2256]

What are you disagreeing with?

[@AtticussAtticuss]

This movie was a stinker. Let me explain... no, there is too much. Let me sum up. There was NOTHING in this movie that wasn't already in the first 3. And even the action wasn't enjoyable to watch because the shaky-cam was out of control. Also, I paid $22 for a large popcorn and two sodas, so that didn't help things either.

[@JozieLeePro]

Only if my husband makes me go along. Otherwise I've seen one enuf of Jason Bourne.

[@ChiefRepublic]

Unpopular opinion: Bourne Legacy is the best in the franchise.

[@Ilzaza2]

ChiefRepublic lolol stop it

[@MobiusCoin]

Not best in the franchise but highly underrated. It's just a completely different beast than the original films but still an enjoyable superspy action movie.

[@themadafaka6839]

i think this time around they should just hv him doing a mission unofficially, instead of him going back to be on the run, hunted by american govt.

[@movieman82us]

James Bond movies are all the same and they largely get a pass, but for some reason Jason Bourne doesn't?

[@ejromm]

Spectre is one of the most ridiculed bond films ever

[@movieman82us]

I wouldn't go that far. Some people liked it. Some thought it was okay and some thought it was a disappointment. But even those that didn't like it, I never heard from them they didn't like it because it was like every other Bond movie. It's just not a criticism the Bond franchise gets because are use to that.

[@queefstorm]

+ejromm Spectre is the only film I've ever walked out of.

[@millie-vs1ku]

....first?

[@10FRANKTV]

OK so first 20 sec of this review was really annoying lets try the next few minutes.

[@themadafaka6839]

threw up all my hotdawg by the movie's end... damn u greengrass n ur shaky cams...!!

[@musk220]

crap waste of time .....worst of bourne movies

[@jonron2256]

No, it was just as good as the other ones, but you probably watched Ghostbusters.

[@AmazingJoe96]

much better than legacy worse than the originals

[@darkspeed62]

Legacy was awesome, it just sucked how it ended. A motorbike chase that ended up killing the LARX guy-really?

[@BadXify]

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[@GonzoTehGreat]

Musk Amber It wasn't crap; It's just wasn't good and certainly not comparable to the OT. Hopefully they won't make another... RIP Bourne!

[@zackheater1105]

Should do stranger things review , amazing show instead of that scream bull shit

[@Zajeb01]

Just watched it, it was meh.

[@jamessteerforth8775]

Bourne again!

[@jasonhunter6125]

Just watched it; pretty much sucked compared to the other ones. Made for kids.

[@jonron2256]

You're not very intelligent if you thought this movie was crap.

[@astriddececco3005]

This movie was not needed.

[@jorgetag]

I Miss real movie crítics. This is shit. cero analisis.

[@jonron2256]

You all are just jealous of Matt Damons talent in this movie.

[@jonron2256]

342 likes 23 dislikes The stats speak for themselves about this movie.

[@jakeenan]

Most reviews of the Jason Bourne movie are just haters being dicks. They all have this 'looking down at a piece of shit' vibe to them. Which is bullshit reviewing. Yes it is flawed.....all 4 movies are f****** flawed. The fact is, people have gone to see this movie and liked it enough to most probably stay invested and go see another one. Bourne fanatics love this movie. These guys pulled it off. And, the franchise has legs again.

[@musk220]

isnt jasonbournbusters part of jason bourne movies....lol keep your opinion to yourself,But i didnt like the movie so didnt the others in my office.