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The Bourne Identity (2002) 7.9
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7.9/10 from 252,722 users
Metascore: 68/100
Reviews: 800 user | 230 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and without memory, then races to elude assassins and recover from amnesia. Director:Doug Liman |
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Cast
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| Chris Cooper | ... | ||
| Clive Owen | ... | ||
| Brian Cox | ... | ||
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | ... | ||
| Gabriel Mann | ... | ||
| Walton Goggins | ... |
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| Orso Maria Guerrini | ... |
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Castel
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Based very loosely on Robert Ludlum's novel, the Bourne Identity is the story of a man whose wounded body is discovered by fishermen who nurse him back to health. He can remember nothing and begins to try to rebuild his memory based on clues such as the Swiss bank account, the number of which, is implanted in his hip. He soon realizes that he is being hunted and takes off with Marie on a search to find out who he is and why he is being hunted. Written by ibjsm
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Release Date:
14 June 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Identidad desconocida See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$932,960 (Japan) (24 January 2003)Gross:
$4,874,565 (Japan) (28 February 2003)Company Credits
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[hangs up cell phone]
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Written by 'Christopher "Tricky' Stewart', Rudy Currence
Performed by Rudy
Courtesy of Red Zone Entertainment
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At Doug Liman's instruction, screenwriter Tony Gilroy did not read the "Bourne Identity" novel; instead, he worked solely from an outline prepared by Liman. See more »Goofs
The tram in Zurich which nearly hit Jason is correctly labeled with signs from the Zurich tram line 10. But the vehicle itself is definitely not from Zurich. It has also the wrong track width (Zurich has a track width of 1000 mm). It is obvious that the Zurich scenes are recorded in Prague. See more »Quotes
Jason Bourne: [talking to Conklin] I told you to come alone, but I guess that was too hard. So try this- I'm gone.[hangs up cell phone]
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"Believe Me"Written by 'Christopher "Tricky' Stewart', Rudy Currence
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James Bond and Ethan Hunt take notice. "The Bourne Identity" is my new standard for contemporary spy thrillers. Gone (or almost gone) are the special effects that James and Ethan rely on all too heavily. Hell, in those franchises the special effects have virtually replaced story and characters. "The Bourne Identity" has a very straightforward story to tell, a mystery that slowly unravels. Spycraft is not all about technical gizmos, but requires human brains and human brawn (and a fair amount of gunplay and car chases).
Set in various locales in Switzerland and France during the winter much of the visuals for "The Bourne Identity" are gray and damp. That's a plus, Monte Carlo and like locales can get boring. Mat Damon is great as Jason Bourne, fished from the Mediterranean mostly dead by gunshot wounds. A total amnesiac, he slowly realizes that he possesses the deadly skills of a well-trained assassin, and that someone is out to kill him. Franka Potente is equally good as the young woman swept up in his life and forced to run with him. Run or be killed.
I can't say enough good things about this movie. Doug Limon, thanks, you did a great job.