Review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) by Ryan T — 08 Feb 2014

Though not as compelling as the earlier films, Legacy benefits from strong performances by Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz.

This review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) was written by Ryan T on 08 Feb 2014.

The Bourne Legacy has generally received positive reviews.

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