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- First reviewDecember 25, 2009
- Last reviewAugust 20, 2012
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Critics Got it Wrong--Worthy Bourne Film
PostedAugust 20, 2012
mouzone
from Los Angeles
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
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Special Effects
4
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
4
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5
Camerawork
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5
Granted, the bar was set incredibly high by the previous three films. But how many franchises have attempted to deliver "more of the same" in subsequent installments, only to diminish the luster of the original set? Too many to count. So, Gilroy made a few choices here. Yes, there's no Matt Damon, and the amnesia made for an interesting center of gravity in the first three. But, you can't sustain that forever. The Bourne Legacy--contrary to what many have said--is at its core a very simple story. Arguably too simple. The world is nice and taut. The "bad guys" are trying to shut down a program that affects our hero, and our hero is trying desperately not to get in the cross hairs. There are enough cool moments throughout to thrill anyone who liked any of the first three. VERY cool moments, at that. Gilroy has an incredible knack for storytelling, and a very impressive restrained approach to directing. Yes, the action scenes might not quite match the high throttle intensity of Greengrass (that bar may remain untouched for quite some time), but Gilroy's installment is a worthy follow-up. I'd be eager to see more.
Pros well paced
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Serviceable Mystery
PostedFebruary 19, 2011
mouzone
from Los Angeles
Really, it's between a 3 and a 4. Starts out a 4, and ends up a 3.
Neeson (again) carries the movie handily. Simply put, it's fun to watch this guy on screen. The initial mystery aspect is fun, and well drawn out--the audience is genuinely in the dark as to what's happening and why. The whole bread crumb thing is fun to watch also, watching him piece it together.
It falls apart a bit though when it starts to actually come together and ends up being a very similar story to an existing movie franchise. Loses its luster a bit, and then turns into a straight up action/thriller. And an average one at that.
But still satisfying. Perfect movie if you just want some popcorn fare and check out for 2hrs. If you expect something with true lasting quality, you'll be disappointed. But there are plenty of action movies out there that are muuuuuuch worse. Good, not great, and Neeson is worth it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good not Great
PostedMay 9, 2010
mouzone
from Los Angeles
The filmmaking is unarguably elegant, and the fact that they didn't litter the film with action scenes is commendable. But the one thing it lacks is an emotional core, and as a result, it's harder to invest in the characters or storyline, because there isn't really a palpable threat. There's never really any vulnerability with Stark that makes you grip your seat.
That said, the thing's still fun to see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Lovely Surprise
PostedDecember 25, 2009
mouzone
from Los Angeles
I haven't been genuinely wowed by a movie in a long, long time. (District 9 surprised me, I quite liked that.) Reitman puts a ton of ordinary things on screen... extraordinarily well. And he makes it look easy. But the film is engaging, sharp, witty, poignant, all that stuff. And it sparkles somehow. The tone is light and weighty all at once. In my humble opinion, he's a new and improved version of Alexander Payne, Wes Anderson, PT Anderson, etc. A clever, deeply penetrating movie about humanity and human relationships and complex characters, without cramming the point down your throat. Elegantly made, beautifully written, very well acted... Jason Reitman is officially on my absurdly talented directors to watch list.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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