Monday, June 15, 2009

Assignment 17 - The Bourne Identity

This action/thriller will have you on the edge of your seat.

The Bourne Identity is the film adaption of the Robert Ludlum novel.  Although the two stories are similar, they are also very different.  

Jason Bourne is an assassin who suffers from amnesia. While trying to rediscover who he is he meets Marie and together they travel around Europe trying to understand his past.  Unfortunately for them, the government that was Jason's previous employer doesn't want him to stay alive. 

The action scenes in this film are unparalleled by most movies and truly Doug Liman (director) has outdone himself.  Every sequence has a certain feel or emotion brought out by the unique setting, lighting, backdrop, sound effects and characters that give this film something that others often times seem to lack.  Every fight in the film makes to audience cling to the edge of their seat waiting to see what will happen and the subtle suspense created through anticipation is undeniable.  

Matt Damon portrays the role of Jason Bourne like he was born to do it, he adds an element of strength that few actors could procure to the character.  Also, the sultry chemistry between Matt and Franka Potente (Marie) keeps the story alive with emotional drama. 

This film can be slightly confusing the first time you watch it, but it is also intriguing, which will make every audience member want to know more.  This story line is interesting and unique and it deals with the very serious moral issue of human life throughout.  This film will have viewer coming away understanding the intricacy of is message. 

Every angle of this film has the audience suspense-fully waiting for what will happen next throughout the movie. The film ties everything together and causes every viewer to want to watch it again and again.  


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