The Bourne Supremacy (2004)

Just perfect...

How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Considering that this is where the series really cemented its signature 'shaky' style and its status as a cultural icon - as well as being a stepping-off point for legitimately inspired work (including Bond, even) and cash-in copycats alike, this engaging and slick action-thriller doesn't really have all that much action in it - at least, when compared to those aforementioned 'post-Bourne' pictures, both good and bad. 'The Bourne Supremacy (2004)' certainly focuses much more on its thriller aspects than anything else, providing an intriguing and involving mystery (which doesn't match the mystery of the original but appropriately carries the torch and makes sure to place enough focus on our main character to always feel fairly personal) that allows for the introduction of some fresh and exciting espionage elements into a familiar but still fun formula. The only real issues arise with a slightly unrealistic climatic clash, an unnecessary - if frenetic and enthralling - fight sequence and the very occasionally difficult-to-follow camera-work, but all of these problems are certainly small and only slightly dampen the effect of a film that's engaging, pacy, unconventional (especially with its sombre and unexpected 'apology' scene) and, most importantly, entertaining. It isn't as good as the first, but it's a worthy, and distinct, follow-up. 8/10

This film is unwatchable! It's a migraine-inducing crock of shxt! It seems like they sacked the camera crew or ran out of money and had to return their tripods! The filming is worse than a YouTube amateur video of a crime scene. Wtf were they thinking!!?? I could not complete watching this movie. It was that bad! I could feel a migraine coming on approx half way through as the camera suddenly started swinging all over the place and jumping from scene to scene every 0.5 seconds. My wife felt exactly the same and had to close her eyes and just listen until we decided to just switch this shxt off! Some idiot even runs with the camera while filming this! How dumb! I will now consult a lawyer and see if it is possible to sue these morons for no advance warnings and the migraine pain & suffering caused. If I can't I hope Karma gets or has already got these fools. Shame because it started off quite good. Idiots!

I still remember the first Bourne film fondly. It took the premise of James Bond, kept the larger than life spy thriller aspect intact, while bringing it closer to ground, so to speak. Instead of a suave English ladykiller gentleman, we have an amnesiac American, who feels much more an everyman. It was a good formula, and the film certainly left an impact.Which is why I'm pleased to say that the sequel comes pretty close to matching the original. The story picks up sometime after the events of the original. Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) and his girlfriend, Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), have successfully evaded capture so far and are enjoying their life in India. That is until Bourne is once again pulled back into the world of espionage.I like that the film feels like it's continuing the story. So many sequels try to retell the exact same story, but in this it feels like they had a completely new story to tell. The events of the original are not ignored and the progression of both characters and events feels natural. Sure, there is a touch of maintaining the status quo, but not in a way that feels forced.The characters are also really good once again. I would have liked to see more of Marie, but that is largely made up by the presence of Pamela Landy (Joan Allen), a high-ranking CIA operative, who's looking for Bourne. Very much an MVP of the film.That being said, I have to admit that the original film had better action scenes and was sleeker all around. The action scenes in this are not bad, but the film suffers heavily from shaky-cam. Plus, the villains are paper thin and/or cartoonish. Not that the villains in the original very all that great, but they were at least passable.Nevertheless, if you liked The Bourne Identity, this is very much worth a watch.

In tech years, the Bourne Supremacy was ages ago, in fact it was released the same year Facebook was launched believe it or not. Here Jason had no access to Google maps, smartphones (not even a Blackberry lol!!) and so on. Yet he managed to use his brains, braun and IT skills to amazing effect in this blockbuster.I loved the scenes in Russia and India. I wish the DVD had deleted scenes of how Bourne and Marie got used to using the Indian toilet if you know what I mean. Anyway, Goa is a beautiful spot although there are too many Western tourists, so kind of like Bali if you know what I mean. Danny Zorn gets knifed sadly, just as he uncovered Abbott's scheming ways to frame Bourne.