Review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) by Ron F — 20 Feb 2014

While impressive action scenes dominate, the film is less stellar and lacking than the previous films.

This review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) was written by Ron F on 20 Feb 2014.

The Bourne Legacy has generally received positive reviews.

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