Back when this action-packed sequel was playing in theaters I never got around to posting my thoughts on it, so now that it's on DVD I figured I'd give it a go. With The Bourne Identity I couldn't get past my affection for Robert Ludlum's novel (which was all but ignored in the movie), but because I never read the follow-up I was able to go into this film without any expectations.

Biased against the first film or not, The Bourne Supremacy is a huge improvement and it seems like Matt Damon could really turn this into a legitimate franchise - think of it as a smarter Bond, playing things straight-up without all of that wink-at-the-audience crap (not that Bond movies don't have their place).


I'd discuss the plot in detail but I'd rather not spoil it; let's just say Bourne is brought back into the spy/CIA mess he tried to escape in the first film, while still suffering from a spotty memory. There are some great twists along the way, both towards the end and at the very beginning.

If there's one thing about The Bourne Supremacy people will remember in a few years, it's probably going to be the car chase in Moscow. Think of the car chases from Ronin, but throw in a bit more realism as there are countless collisions and a lot of collateral damage, which you'd expect if cars are driving on the wrong side of the road. Great stuff - very intense. Anyone who appreciates espionage/intelligence thrillers should love this film.

Posted December 10, 2004 | link