Review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) by Dana W — 20 Apr 2016

This movie contains less of the elements that made the Bourne trilogy a success. It's more about one man's two hour search for "chems.".

This review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) was written by Dana W on 20 Apr 2016.

The Bourne Legacy has generally received positive reviews.

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