Until a few days ago, I had never seen a single one of the ‘Bourne’ films. I know, I know, but I do tend to shy away from Action films, unless they are Superhero movies.
However everyone kept going on and on about these films, so when me and the bf went raiding a DVD store here in London going out of business we picked up all 3 films and basically watched them back to back.
Oh My Fudging Christ!
Brilliant, brilliant movies.
There is so much to love: The story, the direction, the action, the set pieces, Matt Damon. But what I love the most about them, is although it is a male driven film, each director (Doug Liman for ‘Identity’ and Paul Greengrass for ‘Supremacy’ and ‘Ultimatum’) gives the three main female characters interesting and captivating shades.
Franka Pontente is much more than just the love interest. She is an interesting and lovable character, who is able to develop greatly amidst all the action.
Throughout the three films Julia Stiles is given very little screen time, but manages to make an impression and is able to fully round out her character with her line delivery.
Of course Joan Allen in brilliant, but what is so good about her character the way she actually thinks things out and asks questions. She appears to be the only human in the agency.
Anyway with talks of a forth ‘Bourne’ films being made without Greengrass or Matt Damon filling my head with dread, I will cherish finally seeing these films. Thee for me where everything the Bond franchise tried, and failed to be: Complex, emotional, thrilling and entertaining, and that does include ‘Casino Royal’.
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