Review of The Bourne Supremacy (2004) by John T — 06 May 2013
The Bourne Supremacy is the second in the Jason Bourne film series inspired by the Robert Ludlum novels and starring Matt Damon in the title role. It continues the story of Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from amnesia and focuses on his attempt to learn more about his past as he is once more involved in a CIA conspiracy.
This film was more loosely based on Ludlum's novel than any of the other movies in the Bourne series. Bourne is framed by the Russian Security Service when a CIA sting in Berlin turns murderously wrong. The Russians then hunt down Bourne and kill his wife Marie, introduced to us in the first book/movie.
What follows is a fast-paced, vigorous plot that has Bourne constantly moving forward, as he is chased through Naples, Munich, Berlin and Moscow. His deliberate activity is evident in every aspect of his planning and follow-through, as his determination to discover why he is being pursued and who framed him.
The movie largely finds its success where the book struggles. Whereas the novel was drawn out at times, there are no extended periods of languor in the film; it moves at a breakneck speed that takes its anticipative viewers toward an explosive, thrilling finale.
This review of The Bourne Supremacy (2004) was written by John T on 06 May 2013.
The Bourne Supremacy has generally received very positive reviews.
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