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The Bourne Identity

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
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7.9/10
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Matt Damon, Franka Potente, and Nicky Naudé in The Bourne Identity (2002)
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A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
552K
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POPULARITY
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    • Doug Liman
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • William Blake Herron(screenplay)
    • Robert Ludlum(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franka Potente
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris Cooper
    • Doug Liman
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • William Blake Herron(screenplay)
    • Robert Ludlum(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franka Potente
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris Cooper
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    • 246Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
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    Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (2002)
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    Franka Potente in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Clive Owen in The Bourne Identity (2002)
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    Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne

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    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Marie
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Bourne
    Chris Cooper
    Chris Cooper
    • Conklin
    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • The Professor
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Ward Abbott
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
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    Gabriel Mann
    Gabriel Mann
    • Zorn
    Walton Goggins
    Walton Goggins
    • Research Tech
    Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    • Research Tech
    Julia Stiles
    Julia Stiles
    • Nicolette
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    • Giancarlo
    • (as Orso Maria-Guerrini)
    Tim Dutton
    Tim Dutton
    • Eamon
    Denis Braccini
    • Picot
    Nicky Naudé
    Nicky Naudé
    • Castel
    • (as Nicky Naude)
    David Selburg
    • Marshall
    Demetri Goritsas
    Demetri Goritsas
    • Com Tech
    Russell Levy
    • Manheim
    • (as Russel Levy)
    Anthony Green
    Anthony Green
    • Security Chief
      • Doug Liman
      • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
      • William Blake Herron(screenplay)
      • Robert Ludlum(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Matt Damon climbed down the last 30 feet of the building himself, without a stunt double. He called it "the most gruelling thing I had to do."
    • Goofs
      Bourne arranges to meet his boss on the bridge at 5:30pm. From the farmhouse decorations we know it's around Christmas time. At 5:30pm in Paris in mid-winter it would be almost, if not completely, dark.
    • Quotes

      Jason Bourne: Who has a safety deposit box full of money and six passports and a gun? Who has a bank account number in their hip? I come in here, and the first thing I'm doing is I'm catching the sightlines and looking for an exit.

      Marie: I see the exit sign, too. I'm not worried. I mean, you were shot. People do all kinds of weird and amazing stuff when they are scared.

      Jason Bourne: I can tell you the license plate numbers of all six cars outside. I can tell you that our waitress is left-handed and the guy sitting up at the counter weighs two hundred fifteen pounds and knows how to handle himself. I know the best place to look for a gun is the cab or the gray truck outside, and at this altitude, I can run flat out for a half mile before my hands start shaking. Now why would I know that? How can I know that and not know who I am?

    • Crazy credits
      A thunderstorm sounds in the background of the Universal logo.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains an alternate (more Hollywood-like) ending: Jason looks down on Marie's scooter rental from a hill, then walks down to it. Marie comes out, sees him and goes towards him. Then they embrace and kiss with a glowing sun in the background...
    • Connections
      Edited into The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Undeniable
      Written by Robert Ellis Orrall, Shelly Peiken

      Performed by Dave Gallagher

      Courtesy of Infinity Cat Recordings and Peer-Southern Productions, Inc.

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    8/10
    Tense, thrilling, and purely entertaining with Matt Damon as the action hero
    In 1962, Hollywood introduced British spy James Bond who made an iconic name in the action genre, and the legacy of this household action hero continues today through the longest running film franchise In the 1980s, we were introduced to Bruce Willis' John McClane, a New York cop who served justice as he took a dozen of German terrorists at the Nakatomi Plaza one by one, and his astonishing charisma has lead to a spawn of a few sequels. Matt Damon as Jason Bourne is what some describe as just a modern day James Bond. But with a powerful portrayal by Damon, he feels more like an original character, a spy agent with a highly trained set of fighting skills in both gun and hand-to- hand combat. In this spy action thrilled directed by Doug Liman, Matt Damon steps into what is arguably his most charismatic role aside from his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Good Will Hunting'. Damon plays the title character Jason Bourne, a CIA agent who wakes up on a boy after being rescued by a group of fisherman. Suffering from amnesia and covered in bullet wounds, he travels to Switzerland where he uses his old bank account to put together the puzzle pieces of his identity. He is soon assisted by German woman Marie (played by Franka Potente) to search for his identity but soon find himself by hunted down by ruthless assassins by Black Ops agent Alexander Conklin (played by Chris Cooper). Bourne must escape from the vicious criminals while searching for answers to what they want him for.

    Not very many action flicks offer a spectacular mix of tense action and mystery like this action thriller. From the hyper-kinetic action sequences, to it's slick editing, to the highly compelling plot, to the overall likability of the lead character; this film stops at almost nothing to deliver the strong, visceral experience viewers come to root for. In an age where many films of the action genre struggle to find a solid balance of both action and coherent plot development, this one manages to stand out. The plot moves through the title character's search of his identity and the conspiracy that surrounds, and what ensues is a nice array of tension and unpredictable scenes. The fiercest moments show Jason Bourne engaging in brutal martial arts combat against the baddies, complete with stunning choreography and camera-work that, while a bit shaky, successfully express the intensity of the scenes. One of the most intense moments lies in a beautifully shot staircase shootouts scene. The film definitely has a sweet taste in action, and it delivers quite well especially with Matt Damon who's quite energizing vibrant in the lead role. Franka Potente is also very strong as her character who makes a competent supporting character rather than a typical damsel-in-distress. Praise can also be given to Chris Cooper as the main villain. He may not serve as a memorable antagonist, but that's not the point as the lead character's primary goal is not to capture or kill the villain but to search for the reason why he (the antagonist) trying to take him down.

    The Bourne Identity is tense, thrilling, and purely entertaining experience for action fans everywhere. This film is easily a household name in Matt Damon's career as well as the action genre of the 2000s. For all looking for a great popcorn flick, this one is worth checking out.
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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2002 (United States)
      • United States
      • Germany
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      • Universal (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • Mykonos, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
      • Hypnotic
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