I haven't posted in a while, and for that I'm sorry. I've been doing a lot of screenwriting which has been taking up my time. I'm going to try to post more often in the future. So, here's a movie which would be better titled "Generic Action Film".The Bourne Identity follows Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), who should be dead. Really, he should be dead. He's not a superhero, so please someone explain to me how he survived being shot dead and drowning in the Mediterranean sea. He's left with no memory of who he is and why he is not dead when he is picked up by a fishing boat that is passing by. He then sets out on a quest to find out who he is and why everybody seems to want him dead with the help of the gypsy Marie (Franka Potente).
The movie is shot in a sort of documentary style to try and make the viewer feel like it's more realistic. They do it in a fashion that was uncommon for the time when it was made, along with making use of a much more gritty style of cinematography which was popular in 2002.
Matt Damon is great as Jason Bourne, and this was a decent follow up to what is possibly his best role in Saving Private Ryan. That said, none of the other acting is really a standout. It's not bad, it's just not particularly good.
The movie doesn't really have a great plot, or any plot so to speak of. It attempts to make up for this with lots and lots of action. Fistfights, gun fights, car chases, you name it, this movie has it.
Overall: 2.5 out of four stars. If you love action movies, this one is for you. If you don't, you could probably find something better to watch.
Reference scale:
The Bourne Supremacy < The Bourne Identity < The Bourne Ultimatum
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