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The Bourne Legacy

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 15m
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6.6/10
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Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.
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An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
305K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,772
602
    • Tony Gilroy
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • Dan Gilroy(screenplay)
    • Robert Ludlum(inspired by "The Bourne Series" created by)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Renner
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Edward Norton
    • Tony Gilroy
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • Dan Gilroy(screenplay)
    • Robert Ludlum(inspired by "The Bourne Series" created by)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Renner
    • Rachel Weisz
    • Edward Norton
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    • 639User reviews
    • 453Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    No. 2
    Trailer 2:41
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    No. 1
    Trailer 1:56
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    "Aaron rescues Marta from the local police"
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    "Aaron escapes to the basement"
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    "Byer explains what a 'Sin Eater' is."
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    "Aaron finds out that Marta doesn't know his real name"
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    "Aaron and Marta are chased through Manila"
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    "On The Set: Shooting In Manila"
    Featurette 1:26
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    Rachel Weisz as Marta
    Featurette 1:41
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    Edward Norton as Byer
    Featurette 1:33
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    "On the Set" Mountain Lake Opening"
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    Rogue
    Promo 0:30
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    Rachel Weisz in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, and Donna Murphy in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz and Tony Gilroy in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Edward Norton in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)
    Rachel Weisz and Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy (2012)

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    Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner
    • Aaron Cross
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Dr. Marta Shearing
    Edward Norton
    Edward Norton
    • Col Eric Byer, USAF, Ret.
    Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn
    • Ezra Kramer
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Adm Mark Turso USN Ret.
    Donna Murphy
    Donna Murphy
    • Dita Mandy
    Michael Chernus
    Michael Chernus
    • Arthur Ingram
    Corey Stoll
    Corey Stoll
    • Zev Vendel
    Alice Gainer
    Alice Gainer
    • Lean Forward MSNBC Anchor
    Prue Lewarne
    Prue Lewarne
    • CNN Reporter
    Howard Leader
    • MSNBC Man Analyst
    James Joseph O'Neil
    James Joseph O'Neil
    • Sterisyn-Morlanta Gateman
    Tony Guida
    Tony Guida
    • Dr. Benezara
    Sonnie Brown
    Sonnie Brown
    • Dr. Lieberburg
    Neil Brooks Cunningham
    • Dr. Dan Hillcott
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Dr. Donald Foite
    Robert Christopher Riley
    Robert Christopher Riley
    • Outcome #6
    • (as Rob Riley)
    Noel Wilson
    • Neuro Luncheon MC
      • Tony Gilroy
      • Tony Gilroy(screenplay) (story)
      • Dan Gilroy(screenplay)
      • Robert Ludlum(inspired by "The Bourne Series" created by)
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    • Trivia
      At one point, Aaron uses the flash component of a disposable camera to send an electric surge through a spot on the "Jane Munroe" passport that he has modified with Marta's photo. This is because, beginning in August of 2007, all U.S. passports contain a paper-thin chip that has all of the personal information that is printed on the passport plus a digital version of the passport photograph. The electrical charge made the digital component of the passport unreadable.
    • Goofs
      After showing a top-down view of Chicago's downtown elevated rail lines, there is a shot of two subway trains. These are New York City Transit trains, not Chicago Transit trains.
    • Quotes

      Drone Spec: What kind of weapon system is this guy operating?

      Dita Mandy: He's probably got a rifle.

      [Drone operators exchange incredulous glances]

      Byer: It's a high-powered rifle.

    • Connections
      Edited from The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Kongkkakji
      Written by Bi-ryong Choi (as Bi Ryong Choi), Jun-ho Choi (as Jun Ho Choi)

      Performed by Yoon-jeong Jang (as Yoon Jeong Jang)

      Courtesy of Inwoo Production

    User reviews639

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    8/10
    Doesn't Deserve the Hate; a dialogue-driven spy movie that does entertain
    "The Bourne Legacy" is prequel/sequel/spin-off/reboot of the Bourne Series. Yes, I know; there aren't many pre-se-reboot-spinoffs out there.

    In "Legacy", Jason Bourne is sidelined for Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), another spy in the Bourne universe. Though, Cross is a product of "Outcome", a program that gave the agent pills called "chems" that improved their intelligence and physique. Yet, in Langley, Eric Byer (Edward Norton), an operations director, decides to "cut the program", which is spy language for "kill everyone involved". Cross teams up with scientist Dr. Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) as they head to the Phillipines to get the chems, while every operative with a finger and a gun is on their trail.

    "The Bourne Legacy" has garnered very mixed reviews; some really like it, some really hate it, some are in-betweeners. I am one who really liked it. Comparing "Legacy" to the originals, more specifically "Ultimatum", is like comparing "Batman Returns" to "The Dark Knight". A good movie to a fantastic one.

    If "Legacy" was a regular spy movie with no connection to Bourne, it would definitely be in higher regard. But, as it has the "Bourne" name associated with it, certain things were expected: 1. Insane non-stop action. 2. Insane non-stop action. 3. More action.

    "Legacy" is extremely dialogue driven. About 3/4 of this movie is dialogue. And the dialogue is very technical, and very scientific, and it flies way over some people's heads. The previous Bourne films were not filled with this technical jargon.

    The performances, though, are very good. Renner and Weisz are absolutely perfect in their roles. Renner perfectly captures the manhunting super agent with ease. He's a natural action hero, and one of my favorite actors. Though Edward Norton is devilishly underused. His character merely sits behind a screen and barks orders.

    The Verdict: When you go into "Legacy", don't expect insane non-stop action. Yes, when the action happens, it is really awesome. But this is a dialogue-driven spy movie with lots of high-vocabulary dialogue. I really enjoy dialogue-driven films, and this film does entertain. A-
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    • Sep 30, 2012

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2012 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Canada
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      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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    • 2 hours 15 minutes
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