THE BOURNE IDENTITY (Theatrical Release USA 2002)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

The Bourne Identity—Matt Damon IS Jason Bourne—shows the best of Matt Damon. Terrific suspense, fast, and thrilling, action-packed with just the right amount of complicated storyline makes this a great adult watch. It’s a good addition to the home video library due to its quality of entertainment. This film makes one anticipate Part 2 in the series: Bourne Supremacy. Great work for Director Doug Liman. 

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Storyline 

An agent does not complete an assassination assignment, is shot, escapes, and becomes an amnesiac. The agency who assigned him to the project decides to tie up loose ends by killing him. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Doug Liman for directing efforts. Thank you to Producers Doug Liman, Patrick Crowley, and Richard N. Gladstein for making the film possible. Cast includes: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is organized well with good timing and original stunt work. The movie earns its time and money investment. From its original conception to production, it deserves kudos to all involved in its creation. 

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LAST SEEN ALIVE (All-Media Release USA 2022)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Last Seen Alive—good film for Gerard Butler fans—is interesting, entertaining, and well-acted. The violence is palatable for an adult audience and works within the framework of the story…It also works within its R-rating. There is language, but for the most part it is a good thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

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Storyline 

A man’s wife disappears. He goes to look for her. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Brian Goodman for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Gerard Butler, Taylor Conrod, Marc Frydman, Brian Pitt, Bob Shapiro, David Shojai, and Alan Siegel for making the film possible. Cast includes: Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander, Russell Hornsby, and Ethan Embry. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is reminiscent of John Cena’s film, The Marine, which also is about a wife kidnapped at a gas station. Between the two movies, Last Seen Alive is the better watch. It shows more action, more grit, and determination than the other movie.

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