JASON BOURNE (Theatrical Release USA 2016)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Jason Bourne—fifth in the Bourne series—does not let Bourne movie fans down. It serves at the same high level of quality of previous Borne films and continues to reprise Matt Damon as its lead actor.  Everything is in place…acting, presentation, action, timing, portrayal, storyline, dialogue, and great conclusion. The same concept runs in this film as in the previous Bourne films, but it still manages to feel freshly done. Great work for all involved. Watch for Tommy Lee Jones’ performance. 

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Storyline 

This action film is about: Jason Bourne recovers from his amnesia but a friend tells him he is still tied to the Treadstone project. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Paul Greengrass for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall, Jeffrey M. Weiner, Ben Smith, Matt Damon, Paul Greengrass, and Gregory Goodman. Cast includes Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel, Julia Stiles, and Riz Ahmend. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Great to see Matt Damon in the Bourne role again. This movie holds to the same high standards of earlier Bourne movies and does not fail to both please and entertain. Good action watch.

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THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (Theatrical Release USA 2007)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Bourne Ultimatum is the third film in a series of five films with the fifth film, Jason Bourne, producing in 2016. This series of movies is surprisingly consistent in both quality and presentation. The writing is outstanding, the dialogue is intriguing, and the acting above average. Bourne Ultimatum earns its recommendation as a movie ‘more than worth watching.’ Matt Damon, as character Jason Bourne, does not overplay his role and delivers a sensible, believable, well-thought-out presentation of the main character’s challenges to survive in a world where so many facts are missing. Complicated, multi-faceted, and interesting, this movie requires audience involvement and active mental engagement. The movie is both gripping and intellectually driven. It provides good entertainment value for both time and money investment. Kudos to Director Paul Greengrass for keeping the story on target.

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Storyline 

Jason Bourne continues to unravel clues to his past. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Paul Greengrass for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, and Paul Sandberg for making the film possible. Cast includes: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy Considine, Edgar Ramirez, Albert Finney, and Joan Allen. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. It’s unusual to find a series piece that holds interest and produces consistent entertainment fare. This movie, as were the first two Bourne films, is more than worth watching and easily becomes a ‘must see’ movie.

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THE BOURNE SUPREMACY (Theatrical Release USA 2004)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Bourne Supremacy—part 2 of the Bourne series—takes its audience on a thrill ride that is more than worth watching. Matt Damon remains the actor of choice for this series. This movie is a Matt Damon classic and should be added to the home video library along with the first film. Thank you to Paul Greengrass for taking the director chair for this second film and making it as good or better than the first Bourne film. It’s a fun watch. 

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Storyline 

This spy thriller film is about the CIA's continued efforts to tie up all loose threads that connect to the Treadstone project. One of those loose ends is Bourne. 

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Paul Greengrass for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, and Paul Sandberg for making the film possible. Cast includes: Matt Damon, Franka Polente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl Urban, Gabriel Mann, and Joan Allen. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is more than worth watching. It is a Matt Damon classic. Thank you to all involved in producing the movie. 

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Ben Meyers