The Bourne Identity

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  • 2002


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84 % Certified-fresh
$ 214 Million
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Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.8
There comes a point at which we realize there will be no higher level to the screenplay, no greater purpose than to expend this kinetic energy.The mov .. Rogerebert
4.0
In fact, for an action movie, The Bourne Identity is remarkably quiet. Common Sense Media
4.5
Efficient set pieces come neatly spaced every ten to 15 minutes just often enough to keep you credulous and the trans European settings lend a classy .. Time Out
3.1
Smart but not smart enough to fully shake away the hoary cliches, The Bourne Identity is too Hollywood to ever really sink its teeth into its protagon ..
3.5
Fikria Sael tends to her premature son, Mundhir.(Lorenzo Tugnoli for The Post) It had been 24 hours since a doctor had last visited the largest civili ..
4.5
While theres never a dull moment, the film, derived from a Robert Ludlum novel, is too mechanical and plot driven to veer very far into character. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
And whats a chase film without a sexy companion to go along for the bumpy ride
3.0
The movie is about muscular speed and skill, and thats all its about. Like its hero, its blank by design. E Film Critic
3.8
The result is not only entertaining but also refreshing, a shameless crowd pleaser with a healthy cynicism about itself. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
For once, a sequel would be welcome.Nothing in The Bourne Identity stands up to close examination, but that doesnt stop it being a rollicking blockbus ..
3.5
Anyway, thankfully these two bits, and the somewhat more leisurely paced second half, werent major thorns in my sensitive side and the films overall u .. JoBlo
5.0
The look of the movie was very much 60s spy flick, but with a faster pace. Screen Rant
5.0
Two thematic elements lift this espionage tale a cut above others in the genre. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Exciting and engrossing...doesnt attempt anything innovative, but it succeeds by doing the tried and true very effectively. One Guys Opinion
3.2
The plotline is cliched with the usual unnerving car chases, action macho martial arts exploits, a predictable romance, and on the run chills for a ro .. Sover
3.8
The movie has credibility issues, but none are insurmountable in the name of entertainment. ReelViews
3.8
I complain all the time about seeing the same ideas repeated in films over and over again, but The Bourne Identity proves that a fresh take is always .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
Would a giant twist in the finale elevate The Bourne Identity above its familiar roots Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Here the young indie director gathers a cast of indie actors and delivers a commercial thriller thats also a dark and compelling character study.
4.4
Whats more, the locales or what reviewers always used to call scenic values make the difference between a decent espionage outing and a very good one. Usa Today
3.1
The result is a sporadically intriguing yet hopelessly slapdash endeavor that could (and should) have been so much better, which is a shame, really, g .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This is a strong action film.Damon and Potent give compelling performances. Lariat
2.0
Heaven forbid we get something believable or honest in a blow things up action flick. Eric Ds Nider
3.3
For the most part, it thankfully succeeds rather well and comes off as an engaging and entertaining entry in the genre. Screen It
3.0
Involving and enjoyable, in a slick Hollywood way, its also a bit slow .. and ultimately rather forgettable. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
In short, The Bourne Identity is an excellent thriller and is well worth checking out. View London
2.5
More skeptically, you might say hes gone commercial by making a thriller in the first place, throwing in just enough ornery touches to make it seem mo .. Cs Monitor
3.8
Compared to other recent action thrillers, the film is a breath of fresh air though it pales relative to recent, more cerebral thrillers (such as Chan .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.4
A completely satisfying thriller that will keep your brain engaged and your adrenaline pumping. Internet Reviews
2.5
What is exciting prose on the printed page becomes merely prosaic on the big screen. Internet Reviews
4.4
Vahid Salemi, Associated Press People cross Jomhouri e Eslami (Islamic Republic) St. in downtown Tehran on a day last week when Irans currency plummte .. Star Tribune
4.5
Still, for a Hollywood action flick, you cant do much better than Bourne.
4.5
Never having suffered from amnesia, I can only imagine how terrifying that condition must be.If, like the main character in The Bourne Identity, youre .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.5
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4.0
It moves quickly, adroitly, and without fuss; it doesnt give you time to reflect on the inanity and the Cold War datedness of its premise. Slate
5.0
The Bourne Identity delivers everything you ask for in a thriller nail biting suspense, awe inspiring stunts, terrifying moments and a resolution as s ..
3.0
But this is still a sharply written and slickly edited above average blockbuster affair. Bbc
3.1
As in its not something that was intended to be adopted and practiced by adults. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
If The Bourne Identity ultimately does not fulfill with the promise it so clearly had, it is still a strong summer entertainment with a rare brain in .. The Movie Boy
4.0
Laced with great shock moments, Bourne moves along smartly on its own steam, drawing us confidently into its orbit. Calendar Live
4.0
The Bourne Identity is a thrilling action pic that works on every level: the story is suspenseful and intense the cinematography is stunning and the a .. Hollywood
3.0
Its scenes and sensibility are all more than familiar, but it exudes a kind of nostalgic spy movie charm and, at the same time, is so fresh and free o .. Seattle Pi
1.5
One of the many problems, other than Damons lack of emotion, is the fact that theres no suspense. Tony Medley
2.0
The Bourne Identity is a well written action spy film that stays true to its espionage thriller genre while inflicting flinch inducing moments of pure .. Coles Mithey
2.5
It isnt lingered over, but you have to leave the theater to avoid it. Cnn
3.8
Nothing feels contrived in The Bourne Identity, even during the few scenes that raise questions (how does Marie know a body at the Paris morgue has be .. Spliced Wire
3.0
The franchise took a marked upturn in later instalments, but a fair first entry nonetheless. Herald Sun
5.0
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
The climax lacks the punch and satisfaction it could have delivered in a true clash of the titans. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
Even without web shooters or a light saber, Damon comes out as one of the good guys of summer. E Online
3.5
Although the basic amnesia plot sets up a potential for excitement, the editing immediately becomes the most detrimental component in the action packe ..
5.0
If anything, this movie offers a clarity that the dense plotting of the novel sometimes loses. Varia Gate
2.5
But plot is way down on the list of priorities for this movie, falling somewhere below exotic locales, explosions, and car chases.Little details are a .. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Not exactly the safest of bets especially if youve just seen his buddy Ben Afflecks turn in The Sum of All Fears.But against the odds (the film was sh .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.8
Shot through a dark bluish filter with keen attention paid to accentuating sharp action with sharp audio, the film hits hard. Ross Anthony
2.5
The meandering and sloppy finale only makes it even more ironically forgettable. Big Picture Big Sound
3.1
In addition to a clever plot, intrigue, and a car chase or two, Matt Damon manages to pull off being a friendly face that happens to be a highly train .. Movie Crypt
3.0
If that doesnt sound like an overwhelming endorsement for the film, that is because the film is a candy treat and meant for escapist theater goers and .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.0
The Bourne Identity is a blockbuster without a point... Despite its good looking veneer, its breakneck pace, its daisy chain of expert set pieces, som .. Film Guardian
4.5
In adapting Ludlums complex novel, Liman & Co. solved a number of narrative problems. Dvd Talk
4.0
You know, if you dont know who you are, its at least good to know you can beat people up. Film Quips Online
2.0
This isnt a comic book super hero movie, nor is it a politically inspired techno thriller. Decent Films
3.0
The Bourne Identity crackles with equal measures of efficiency and energy. Guide Live
4.0
The Bourne Identity is a firm foundation for an espionage film franchise that could very well decommission Flemings Bond or Tom Clancys Jack Ryan. Jam! Movies
3.8
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3.8
Overall, Liman has done a good job of making this old Cold War thriller seem born again. Denver Post
3.5
An engaging action thriller painted against some of Europes most beautiful locales. Filmcritic.com
1.5
old fashioned in the best sense of the term, an espionage tale that rejects the gaudiness and glamor of the recent James Bond epics and concentrates i .. James Sanford on Film
4.4
An above average and massively entertaining international thriller. Aisle Seat
4.0
Bourne, Jason Bourne. He can scale a building like a super hero, he can out stealth any agent, hell get the girl. Hes Super Spy! TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
State of the art Hollywood genre filmmaking: impersonal, efficient and exciting. Vulture
3.5
Whereas the mini series format allowed the novels complicated subplots to unfold like in the book, that doesnt work in a two hour film and thankfully .. Dark Horizons
4.5
The result is an intriguingly paced thriller that knows how to milk some excitement out of smaller scenes. IGN Movies
3.5
And theres quite a bit of it, along with just enough humor to keep the whole thing from being too stodgy.So many thanks to Liman and company for deliv .. Need Coffee
2.0
But I dare you to find anything that is remotely fresh or interesting about this film. Films Nobs
2.0
This movie is a lot like Tony Scotts Spy Gameequally as pointless, but a lot less fun. Films Nobs
3.1
It has the reeled in pyrotechnics and the muted pacing of an intelligent spy film, but it doesnt have the smarts of one, and instead opts for a cliche .. Movie Martyr
4.5
A brutal and funny work. Nicole Holofcenter, the insightful writer/director responsible for this illuminating comedy doesnt wrap the proceedings up ne .. The Film Experience
4.0
Youve seen it all before, but youve never seen it quite like this. Juicy Cerebellum
3.0
A sleek espionage thriller that reduces the world to the size of a postage stamp. Matt Damon is terrific. Week In Rewind
3.0
Confirms that espionage can be compelling without being sexy, even with Matt Damon in the starring role. Eclipse Magazine
4.0
Matt Damons an amnesiac secret agent on the run in this immensely satisfying and engagingly direct thriller. Net Flix
3.1
I am giving The Bourne Identity a marginal nod, but if youre looking for a classic style espionage yarn with complex characters and an engrossing, com .. Fantastic A Daily
3.8
Is this a good movie Sure. But take my advice: If youre under 30, bring a GameBoy. Movie Juice
3.8
Even someone with amnesia would recognize the spy thriller tactics on display here, but at least theyre skillfully used. Suburban Chicago News
4.5
The deputy director doesnt even know about this Treadstone program. Boston Phoenix
4.0
An intelligent, well acted popcorn movie, a little smarter and more sly than most summer offerings. Gost Dog
4.0
Director Doug Liman brings an indie sensibility to Bourne that has more in common with gritty 70s thrillers than anything from the last two decades. Citysearch
4.0
On its on terms, the film is supremely confident in what its doing, and sober minded thrillers that rely more on plausible physics and the intelligenc .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.8
The movie may not be realistic, but it earns its stripes as high class escapist fare.
2.0
Awfully disappointing coming from the director of Swingers and Go. eye WEEKLY
4.4
The entertaining new film version of Robert Ludlums 1980 spy thriller, The Bourne Identity, adds a crisp, tangy autumnal feel to the hot dog days of s .. Sacramento Bee
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
3.5
I was sorry when I learned that Michaels, the well known childrens hair cutting salon at Madison Avenue and 90th Street, went out of business recently .. Ny Observer
2.5
The body language and personality that Damon invests in Bourne creates an impression of intelligence and depth, however specious these qualities may u ..
2.5
Anyone familiar with the better work of Damon or director Doug Liman will see their jacked up expectations shot down. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
Spry and alive with possibility also dramatically consequential... the first spy thriller in a good while to successfully marry intentions and deeds. Entertainment Today
3.5
Matt Damon isnt exactly my idea of a super secret agent, but hes a fine actor. Phantom Tollbooth
4.4
While Bournes ultimate identity is not as surprising as we might like, enough fun has been generated in the journey itself.
5.0
The Bourne Identity is an amazing intelligent knock you off your seat thriller! Blunt Review
2.0
Damon captures the sense of a good man awakening from a nightmare that turns out to have been his actual life. Journal News (Westchester, ..
3.0
Liman does such a superb job with the pacing of the film that you almost forget about how little substance there is.
3.5
Whether you consider it a smart thriller or a paint by numbers spy caper, The Bourne Identity is a dynamic interpretation of Robert Ludlums bestsellin .. Quick Flix
3.0
Aspires to be both a whammo action blockbuster and an intelligent think piece...a delicate balance for any film to pull off. Mixed Reviews
5.0
As much as I adore the Bond franchise, I cant say Ive ever been as giddy over one of those films as I am with The Bourne Identity. Modamag.com
3.8
... With its script problems, its probably better than it should be ... Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) ..
2.0
As if trying to grab a lump of Play Doh, the harder that Liman tries to squeeze his story, the more details slip out between his fingers.
1.9
For all its shoot outs, fistfights, and car chases, this movie is a phlegmatic bore, so tedious it makes the silly spy vs. spy film The Sum of All Fea .. Boston Globe
2.0
A preposterous piece of eye candy that is fun at first until the third act seems weighed down by a sense of ho hum. Hollywood Bitch Slap
4.5
The Bourne Identity is a quality film that works and it fulfills many of the cinematic wishes that critics and audiences regularly complain are not be ..
3.0
A look at the long day in the busy life of a Toronto councillor In the face of a surprise cut to the number of wards and councillors proposed by the p .. The Star
2.0
The film fails to explore more intriguing narrative possibilities regarding the psychological effects of its characters identity crisis.
1.0
On the surface, the life of personal trainer Elena Arathimos (left and right) looks glamorous, fit and healthy and carefree. Femail
2.0
Also helped immeasurably by an unusually cool score by John Powell, Mr. Liman also makes good use of the European settings, alternating between close .. d+kaz. intelligent movie r ..
3.0
...somehow manages to escape the shackles of its own clichs to be the best espionage picture to come out in weeks.
3.0
Damon appears the best suited of the available young actors to fill the void of a confident and brooding but likable hero type. Ici Media
4.5
Its got plenty of mystery (starting with the one hinted at in the title), lots of action, several cities full of exotic to Americans scenery, a likabl ..



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