Review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) by Tom V — 05 Jul 2013

One of those rare instances where an installment in a franchise delivers what made it awesome without the original actor in the lead role!

This review of The Bourne Legacy (2012) was written by Tom V on 05 Jul 2013.

The Bourne Legacy has generally received positive reviews.

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