The Bourne Identity synopsis, summary and reviews

• ACTION
• DRAMA
• MYSTERY
• THRILLER
• PG-13
• 2002
• FULL HD

"A new action hero is Bourne!" (Access Hollywood) Get ready for the explosive, action-packed hit with incredible fight sequences, starring Academy Award® winner Matt Damon (Ocean's Eleven). Pulled from sea with two bullets in his back, Jason Bourne discovers he has the skills of a very dangerous man and no memory of his violent past. Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, he discovers the deadly truth: he's an elite government agent. But to the government, Jason Bourne isn't just their property, he's a malfunctioning thirty million dollar weapon. Lethally trained, built to disappear, he's an agent on the run who has to be taken out. Now, the government's top operative has become it's number one target, in a supercharged, thrill-a-minute spectacular loaded with "Non-stop action!" (Bill Zwecker, FOX-TV)

Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?

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A Different Media = A Different BourneThis movie can solidly stand on it's own legs for fans of the Action & Adventure cinematic genre. Although they never (originally) intended to launch a franchise with this film, it lays a solid foundation for the the 21st Century Cinematic Bourne Franchise - which gets better as it goes, and creates its own distinct universe separate from the Ludlum novels. However - Literary fans of the Espionage/Spy Thriller genre, or passionate devotees of Ludlum's intricately detailed, masterfully woven novel may be "left flat" in this screenplay & adaptation. While the 1980 novel and this 2002 film bear the same name, that is about all they share in common. Much like Jason C. Bourne and "Jason C. Bourne" (after Tam Quan: 3-25-68), that is where the similarities in character and conduct end. If the original 1980 novel is a three-dimensional cube, pyramid or well-rounded sphere, this theatrical version is a flat square, triangle or circle, The novel gets your adrenaline racing and on the edge of your seat through literary gifts of richly detailed, nuanced prose with characters that you are emotionally invested in. This 2002 film depends upon the gifts of the genre (music, quick cuts, camera angles, the famous car chase) to get the same result, wrapped in Eurostyle type and 21st Century graphics. ***SPOILER ALERT*** (Medusa Operatives Only Allowed Past This Point) From the minute the protagonist is fished out of the water, the film starts to veer away from the novel. Like it's action sequences, the film moves through the plot at a hyper speed, leaving no time for the details from the novel. Significant mysteries are revealed/solved within the first 15 minutes - effectively degenerating this into an interchangeable "chase" film with waifish protagonists & incompetent/corrupt CIA ops, rather than a master spy & espionage saga with unique characters. Its goal is to impress its audience with speed, not substance. The literary character of "Bourne" himself perhaps suffers the most as a result. * There is no anatomical or psychological explanation given as to why "Bourne" has lost his memory, and the way the character is on screen, we don't really care or feel his pain - just superficial sympathy for him. * From the fact that "Bourne" has been missing for only two weeks in the movie, to the fact that the CIA is revealed in the first 15 minutes (with Treadstone diminished to a mere subdivision), it sacrifices the espionage-driven depth that made the novel a page turner. By this point, we know who "Bourne" is, and who he's working for. In the novel, "Bourne" has people coming at him from EVERY direction of the multi-layered lie that is his life. In the more two-dimensional film, there is only Treadstone after him. Also in the novel, "Bourne" was literally "one-of-a-kind." Here, his "hunters" have all the same skills & training, cheapening him into one of many interchangeable assassins. * By the time "Bourne" makes it to the bank (again, only 15 minutes into the film) we see the first hint of distinction between the film's "Bourne" and the literary one. This one is NOT the "Master-of-His-Situation," but is in perpetual reaction to everything around him. In the novel, the character maintained self control. even without his identity. Here he looks like a little lost boy that we feel sorry for because he's been out in the cold all night. The way that treasured materials from the safety deposit box are handled is panicked like a burglar - neither elegant or dignified like the character from the novel. * The literary "Bourne" does everything in his power to stay "off the grid" and inconspicuous while unraveling the mystery of his past. For this movie showcasing special effects & car chases, that's quickly discarded as Damon's "Bourne" does everything in his power to create as many "scenes" as possible. Any talents of "Bourne"'s from the novel that are incorporated into the film (scaling walls, etc....) lose their impact because they're unfortunately one of many special effects. * The character of Marie also "pays a price," as here her loyalties are bought & paid for with some cash, eliminating the conflict between the two characters and the gradual growth of their relationship as seen in the novel. By 1 hour and 22 minutes into the two-hour movie, you're so saturated in the action that you find yourself either forgetting or just not caring that the character has amnesia. By the end of the movie, you really don't CARE about the characters (even "Bourne"), you're just being entertained by them. The novel leaves a strong lasting impression, this movie is more of a "quickie," neither thought about, reflected on, or appreciated (beyond special effects) after it's over..RJD257Score: 3/5

Great but not fully masterfulGreat story, great action, great character, great tone, just not a masterpiece..Alec johnScore: 4/5

Wanted to buyBut it wouldn't download. It kept saying that I had already purchased it. I call apple, they went through everything but couldn't help me. Guess I'll never own the digital copy. Thanks apple.FonzdrewScore: 1/5

Amazing!!!!!!!!I love this movie!!! It's one of my favs!!!!!!!.Arwen123456789Score: 5/5

Outstanding!Matt Damon couldn't have done better!.Anonymous 35467Score: 5/5

IdiomaNo tiene idioma español pueden agragar.Pingui06Score: 2/5

ExcellentThis movie is action packed and fun!.Je55ic4Score: 5/5

Great MovieMy 11-year-old son and I loved it. Great adventure! and OK for a kid..MoovieluvaScore: 5/5

Best onesBest one.TongunScore: 5/5

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GreatThis movie is kind of confusing at first. It starts out in unfamiliar settings but it explained very well throughout the movie. There is tons of action and even a little bit of romance..Ark15Score: 5/5

SillyA lot of sound and fury signifying nothing.Ri.C.B.Score: 2/5

Amazing. Addictive.Once you see this you'll have to watch the rest. Best action movie series ever.GenxcoteScore: 5/5

JamesbondThis is the better of the 3 l think!.Jamesbond1971Score: 4/5

Born To be a good trilogyDirector Doug Liman started one of the best trilogys ever with this movie !!.Hockey Demon 18Score: 5/5

GREAT MovieOne of my absolute favourite movies. Different from the book, but in a good way:).1994Louise1994Score: 5/5

Bourne IdentityExcellent,non stop action!.Stukinthe70'sScore: 5/5

Great MovieThis movie is packed with curiousity,romance and ofcourse action! You have got to buy this movie!.Guitarchick111Score: 5/5

Amazingly Fresh Spy MovieThe movie is fantastic, but it does leave a lot of questions. Filming is excellent with the feeling of you being in the scene, but it can be jarring to viewers with all the bouncing and chase scenes. Would have rated higher, but the movie felt incomplete because it's simply too good. The sequels are even better..Slam StocksScore: 4/5

Still good - Bourne as intended!The first three Bourne's rock. #4 ok. #5 was barely ok..Och.laddieScore: 5/5

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