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The Bourne Identity (2002)
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The Bourne Identity overview

The best-selling suspense novel by late author Robert Ludlum comes to the screen for a second time, following a 1988 made-for-TV movie. Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne, a barely alive amnesiac with a pair of bullet wounds in his back, pulled from the Mediterranean by Italian fishermen. Bourne's only clue to his own identity is a bank account number etched on a capsule implanted in his body. He quickly finds the Zurich bank where money, a gun, and a few identification documents await, but after he's pursued by security goons at the American consulate, Bourne realizes he can trust no one and offers a German gypsy named Marie (Franka Potente) ten thousand dollars for a ride to Paris. Encountering more professional killers bent on his destruction, Bourne discovers that he possesses a surprising degree of skill in combat, martial arts, and linguistics -- handy talents that clearly indicate his past includes work as a spy and assassin, but for whom? With Marie's reluctant help, Bourne edges closer to the truth, something CIA officials want concealed at all costs. The Bourne Identity co-stars Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, and Julia Stiles. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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The Bourne Identity News & Reviews

"Jason Bourne has been good to his father. Hollywood had forgotten the late thriller writer Robert Ludlum until the trilogy of Matt Damon blockbusters reignited interest in his novels about rogue heroes, sinister cabals and byzantine global treachery."
26 March 2009
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"This year, the amnesiac champion of The Bourne Identity uses brains and brawn as a means of sorting out his memory loss. "
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03 February 2008
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"Nothing in The Bourne Identity stands up to close examination, but that doesn't stop it being a rollicking blockbuster ride and perfect Saturday night fodder. Spectacular stunts, enough twists and turns to keep the audience guessing, and Matt Damon delivering as an action hero."
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02 February 2008
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"Director Doug Liman ( Go , Swingers ) keeps the action hopping. "
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14 January 2003
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"Matt Damon plays an amnesiac assassin in this action-packed, globe-trotting adaptation of the Robert Ludlum bestseller. "
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05 September 2002
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The Bourne Identity comments

Robinh4
" A really awesome Matt Damon movie, with lots of suspence."
by Robinh4, 21 January 2008
matt1125
" Quite delightful!"
by matt1125, 19 December 2007
Justin
" Just watched it again for the first time in years. One of the smartest action movies ever made."
by Justin, 05 September 2007
Stormy in the North
" A belter of a thriller that proved Matt Damon had the chops to be a proper cerebral action hero and he gave Mr. Bond a good run for his money. Franka Potente was excellent too: she needs to be in more films.Car chases around European cities are always interesting due to the layouts of tight and windy streets and this movie's breathtaking blitz around Paris in a knackered old Mini no less, almost trumped Ronin.It sagged a bit in the middle, but don't we all? I was very willing to forgive."
by Stormy in the North, 28 January 2007
Stormy in the North
" A belter of a thriller that proved Matt Damon had the chops to be a proper cerebral action hero and he gave Mr. Bond a good run for his money. Franka Potente was excellent too: she needs to be in more films.Car chases around European cities are always interesting due to the layouts of tight and windy streets and this movie's breathtaking blitz around Paris in a knackered old Mini no less, almost trumped Ronin.It sagged a bit in the middle, but don't we all? I was very willing to forgive."
by Stormy in the North, 28 January 2007