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How good is the latest Bourne film out of 10? Thanks.

In reply to Phil1919:

Compared to the original trilogy of books, 2/10

Compared to the first 3 films, 4/10

Compared to the other, non Mat Damon film, 6/10

Pretty thin plot.

In reply to Ghastly Rubberfeet:

I've not read the books, but I agree with the comparison to the films. It was basically the same as Ultimatum only with less plot - it adds very little to the series overall. Decent enough action scenes I suppose though (even if all the wanton destruction and violence does seem to be completely at odds with the idea that Bourne is trying to get over his violent past), so it depends what you're looking for.

In reply to Phil1919:

I saw it the other day and have to think really hard to recall the plot. He finds out about his dad, and himself, has lots of fights and meets the jewel thief from Oceans 12, who is a bit of a ninja. Is that the right one? They are now all so similar now I have trouble defining.
If you are a Bourne fan then probably worth a watch online, eventually, but if I was going to the cinema then there is better stuff on.

In reply to Phil1919:

I saw this the other week. It's a series of gunfights and car chases with occasional (very occasional) outbreaks of plot. Like the others it was low-maintenance entertainment that I'd forgotten completely within about ten minutes (I had to look up what I'd said about it before typing that second sentence).

T.

So disappointing I walked out after the first hour, the first time in over forty years of independent film-going.

In reply to Phil1919:

Thanks all. Saved a trip out and £7.

Apparently the newly opened cinema in Bristol, Whiteladies Road, is £16. I think I'd need a film to be at least 8 out of 10 for that price.

In reply to Phil1919:

It was a it like being slapped in the face by six car crashes in a row. If you like that sort of thing.

In reply to Phil1919:

I'd like to recommend 'Eye in the sky'. Probably the best movie I have seen in many years. That is worth the trip out and the money.

In reply to Dominicandave:

Thanks. Will look out for it. My wife wants to see Swallows and Amazons as Jason Bourne is now out.........

In reply to Phil1919:

Imperium is also a great movie. Daniel Radcliffe is very good.

In reply to Phil1919:

Some of the replies seem to me to be a little harsh..

Ok, so it does go from one set piece to the next, and the plot is a little thin on the ground, but you don't go to a Bourne film for the complex politicial machinations and quiet moments of contemplation do you? You go for Matt Damon hitting people in the face with rolled-up newspapers.

Maybe a 6 or 7/10. Similar to Supremacy and Ultimatum, but that's no bad thing. Nice to have Julia Stiles back too.

In reply to patrick_b:

Ok, thanks.

In reply to Ghastlyrabbitfat:


That's a shame, the second half is fantastic.

In reply to Ghastlyrabbitfat:

" independent film-going"


I'm intrigued.... what is that?
e.g. Do you only go on your own?

In reply to patrick_b:

+1 for Julia Stiles!

I liked the film. Who goes to see a Bourne film for its plot anyway.

CB

In reply to Phil1919:

Its a Bourne movie and although in my view it's marginally the worst so far it's well worth watching if you liked the previous movies. The critical panning seems to be that it is delivering a rather fixed format to the fans.... bonkers! its hardly Death Wish XVI !!

In reply to Ghastly Rubberfeet:

The next one is where he gets a bit cocky and careless: The Bourne Complacency

In reply to Bulls Crack:

Followed by a trip to his old home town, Bourneville.

In reply to Phil1919:

Not to mention the one where he discovers god in "Bourne Again Christian"

In reply to Phil1919:

Or helps lions in "Bourne Free"

I really need to get out more!!

In reply to Phil1919:

I'm holding out for the one where he becomes an IT nerd with a perchance for UNIX command line scripting - "The Bourne Shell".

In reply to althesin:

He then gets too sloppy in his work and faces: The Bourne Redundancy

In reply to Bulls Crack:

Swiftly followed by the Bourne Despondency

In reply to Willi Crater:


With the sequel "Bash" - Bourne Again Shell...

In reply to LastBoyScout:
Youre all so lowbrow. I'm waiting for the operatic version. GlyndeBourne.

In reply to pebbles:

Loving your work this could be the embryo of a theme, frogsbourne even?

In reply to Offwidth:

After his shenanigans paralyse him we can watch the details of his coming-to-terms in Borne on the Fourth of July

In reply to LastBoyScout:

Sounds ace! Could maybe introduce a dog called 'biff' into the plot.

In reply to Willi Crater:

I hear that they are considering a musical travelogue in North America called 'Bourne in the USA'.