Chris Cooper and Brian Cox are known for their sturdy work and they also deliver here.Įxcellent, summertime entertainment. He has only one big scene, really, but makes the most of it. I am sure someone wanted a bigger 'name' to be Matt's female lead and it might have occured to more than one exec to switch Franka and Julia, but obviously I am glad that did not happen.Ĭlive Owen adds another strong performance to his resume.
Even more so when you realize that Julia Stiles has a small part in this movie. She is not traditional leading actress material, thank God, and I credit the producers for hiring her. She has some real chemistry with Matt Damon and has a very sweet, inviting way about her. Previously made as a 1988 TV movie starring Richard Chamberlain, The Bourne Identity benefits from the sharp talent of rising stars, offering intelligent, crowd-pleasing excitement from start to finish. I have been a huge fan of Franka Potente since becoming mildly obsessed with 'Run Lola Run' and she does not disappoint. It gets confusing about 3/4 in but it does not matter that much. There is no point in going over the plot. You know what you're getting and you get what you want. So with all that intact, I liked 'The Bourne Identity' very much. I know its a cliche, but why would this movie re-invent the medium anyway? I also like car chases through foreign cities, passports and accents. Maybe its me, but it gives me a familiar feeling when I see a guy in a turtleneck sweater, an overcoat and a rifle.
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