Jason Bourne

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out2killAug 10, 2016

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Huge fan of this franchise but this was average at best. Save yourself some money and just wait to watch this on Netflix or HBO or basic cable.

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SpangleAug 6, 2016

Jason Bourne is another very disappointing entry into the Bourne franchise. The plot slacks considerably under the weight of Paul Greengrass' shaky cam, unnecessarily large action set pieces, and nauseating action towards the end of the film.Jason Bourne is another very disappointing entry into the Bourne franchise. The plot slacks considerably under the weight of Paul Greengrass' shaky cam, unnecessarily large action set pieces, and nauseating action towards the end of the film. The Bourne films have always been remarkably built around their plot, not just huge action scenes. Here, however, this is thrown to the side for a bombastic, too loud, and over-the-top film that instead of being a unique action spy film, turns this entry into the beloved franchise into just another cookie cutter action film. The acting is solid across the board and whatever plot that exists is solid, but the film seems far too eager to just skim through the story and get back to explosions. Even worse, Greengrass' affection for shaky cam leaves these fight and chase scenes completely unwatchable. The original trilogy was far more grounded and balanced, but this sequel is far too reliant on action and casts aside any semblance of a plot as a result.… Expand

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FireOccatorAug 17, 2016

The characters and story are excellent. Although the movie tries for a realistic theme, it lacks realism. The soundtrack is mediocre. There is an awesome car chase scene, but the fight scenes are not in par with the other Bourne movies. AndThe characters and story are excellent. Although the movie tries for a realistic theme, it lacks realism. The soundtrack is mediocre. There is an awesome car chase scene, but the fight scenes are not in par with the other Bourne movies. And please, someone kill the person responsible for the shaky cam. It's present trough the whole movie.… Expand

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AlexanderLuthorDec 20, 2016

Perhaps it's just me, but I feel that the Bourne story line has been completely played out. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy cerebral films, but after this many sequels, I just don't think anyone really cares what else Bourne doesn't know aboutPerhaps it's just me, but I feel that the Bourne story line has been completely played out. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy cerebral films, but after this many sequels, I just don't think anyone really cares what else Bourne doesn't know about his life and who he was. If they are to continue pumping out these films, perhaps they would be better served by transforming the character into a James Bond of sorts.… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodApr 27, 2020

Phew, glad that's over.
The Bourne franchise is the epitome of mediocre action movies of the 00s
The Damon lead movies are a copy of a copy of a copy, he just gets older and more detached looking. There's nothing redeeming about this movie,Phew, glad that's over.
The Bourne franchise is the epitome of mediocre action movies of the 00s
The Damon lead movies are a copy of a copy of a copy, he just gets older and more detached looking.
There's nothing redeeming about this movie, Damon is not an action star.
Vikander is completely miscast and implausible in her role and shoehorning another antagonist into the franchise, as great as Tommy Lee Jones is, wasn't the best idea.
It would've been interesting if they could have cast someone else in the lead.… Expand

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grimsfieldNov 30, 2017

This movie tries too hard and treats its audience like they're a bunch of idiots. Carefully spelling most things out for the viewer and dumbing down everything else. The hacker stuff reminds me of the 1995 Angelina Jolie classic (in aThis movie tries too hard and treats its audience like they're a bunch of idiots. Carefully spelling most things out for the viewer and dumbing down everything else. The hacker stuff reminds me of the 1995 Angelina Jolie classic (in a ridiculous bad way) "Hacker". The depictions of technology being often incorrect and outright laughable.

The movie is entertaining in parts, but ceaselessly falls on its face as it tries to be too intense. Too dramatic. And as for the non-stop always moving camera, its past the point of getting old, its annoying and disruptive. Find a freakin tripod. Put the camera on it. And just step away! Just for a few seconds, please!!

And then there's the casting of the young smart hacker CIA agent. This is a move straight out of a Michael Bay playbook. Alicia Vikander is Greengrass's solution to the hot model scientist from a Bay Transformer Flick. Its a ridiculous casting choice and it just undermines the plot of the whole movie. In a Bay film, it almost makes sense because the movie is inherently ridiculous. In a movie that takes itself as serious as this one though... its just bad.

If you're a fan of the Bourne movies, go ahead and watch this. Just don't expect much.… Expand

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MattBrady99Aug 7, 2016

Okay before I talk about "Jason Bourne" let me talk about the other films first, as I think this is the perfect time to quickly talk about other ones, because I like the Bourne trilogy.

The Bourne Identity was a great movie not because ofOkay before I talk about "Jason Bourne" let me talk about the other films first, as I think this is the perfect time to quickly talk about other ones, because I like the Bourne trilogy.

The Bourne Identity was a great movie not because of the action or anything, but because of the mystery surrounding the main character. Matt Damon was the perfect choice to play Jason Bourne as I can't imagine anyone else taking that role.

The Bourne Supremacy did a lot of things better than Identity, in terms of the ending, the emotion and just how violent it is. The one thing that no one talks about in Supremacy is how smart it is of delivering the emotion from characters. There's no sad music or overly dramatic dialogue to make you feel something; no, it was all from the actors who had to deliver that and they absolutely do. It honestly made it more effective.

The Bourne Ultimatum was just amazing and I do think it's one of the best action movies in the last decade. The movie is non-stop action and it's so filled with energy, after it's over you need rest from it. The way the movie ends, I thought it was the end for the franchise. But many wonder if another movie was to come, but many seem to think that "Ultimatum" was the last one.

Oh and I'm not counting "Legacy" as part of the series, because lets just ignore that one.

But here we are with "Jason Bourne". Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass return to the franchise and while l thought this installment was an enjoyable one, but it's not as great as the others, unfortunately.

The best part of Jason Bourne was it's opening action sequence with an incredible motorbike chase during a riot. It was quick, intense, exciting and insistently hooks you. The rest of the action was pretty damn good and fights are once again brutal. The one thing this movie does not disappoint on is it's action.

Matt Damon once again dose a great performance as Bourne and after all these years it doesn't feel like he missed a step.

Tommy Lee Jones is basically TLJ, but he was still good. Even with his motivates not being that strong and the character itself isn't anything that compelling.

Alicia Vikander and Julie Stiles were both fine in the movie. They did a decent performance in this and it's always nice to see those two in movies.

Vincent Cassel is an excellent actor and he makes for a perfect hitman to go after Bourne. While the gifted actor is great in this, I wished there was more of him.

Everything was going great....until the actual story of the movie starts. The story evolves around people being concerned about privacy on social media and most of the movie dedicates to this plot. This is when the movie goes down hill and it doesn't take long for that to happen. This story line is so uninteresting and not at all needed for a movie like this. I know this movie is trying something different and there is somewhat of a revenge story here that's not just from the hero perspective but the villain as well. Nothing about this was riveting and it had no emotional weight to it.

The writing was pretty lackluster and not really compelling. Again, the social media plot line really grinded this movie down. This should have been a full on revenge movie and while that may be repetitive for some, but hey, it's got to be better than this. What breaks my heart is that there were plenty of times where this movie could have went into a interesting direction, but instead chooses to stick with the social media crap.

While I thought the Las Vegas chase was pretty enjoyable, I did think it was a little over the top. What I like so much about the previous Bourne movies is how the action scenes feel so realistic and I'm not saying it's like real life, but it was realistic enough to keep you on edge during those sequences. But here, it goes full out nuts with cars flipping and flying in the air. There were so many times where Bourne should have died and the villain as well. It's completely mad.

Overall rating: I enjoyed "Jason Bourne" on an action movie standpoint. There's a lot of things to like in this movie with the directing, the acting and the action, but judging it as a film overall, it was pretty meh. Compare it to Identity, Supremacy and Ultimatum, this was unfortunately a massive step down from those three. This movie should have been spectacular but it sadly wasn't.

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metaguestAug 16, 2016

The chase near beginning was horrible camera work - shaky and blurry, jumping all over the place - I could not focus whatsoever. Really hard on the eyes, and worse, it seemed to go on forever. Chase scene later in Vegas was much better,The chase near beginning was horrible camera work - shaky and blurry, jumping all over the place - I could not focus whatsoever. Really hard on the eyes, and worse, it seemed to go on forever. Chase scene later in Vegas was much better, albeit, again lengthy. So about 80% action and 20% plot (that was pretty thin). Ending blatantly designed to demand a sequel - we'll be sure to see Alicia Vikander again.… Expand

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nahtan1244Nov 13, 2016

So I like action movies. I have never seen a Jason bourne movie leading up to this one so I could not say if it was good compared to the other Jason bourne movies. I can say however that it was just an ok action movie. The acting is great butSo I like action movies. I have never seen a Jason bourne movie leading up to this one so I could not say if it was good compared to the other Jason bourne movies. I can say however that it was just an ok action movie. The acting is great but what kills this movie is tat it opens with a fantastic action set set in Greece. Then the movie has no idea where it is going after that. The action is there but not a good story. I have seen worse but i have also seen better action movies.… Expand

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WhiskeyStoriesJan 11, 2018

The Bourne films got progressively worse and worse, at least in my book. I love the first one and really enjoy the second, the third had some decent action scenes, but not much I haven't seen before in the previous movies, shot and edited inThe Bourne films got progressively worse and worse, at least in my book. I love the first one and really enjoy the second, the third had some decent action scenes, but not much I haven't seen before in the previous movies, shot and edited in an extremely nausiating way. This film didn't bring anything new or interesting to the table, it's just an okay conventional action movie, not exactly deserving to be part of the franchise. It's very disposable.… Expand

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ryansilveyJul 30, 2016

Was the camera operated by someone with Parkinson's Disease?? I don't think I spotted one shot in the entire movie where the camera was not shaking sporadically up, down and sideways. Just stick it on a god dam tripod for once! They would tryWas the camera operated by someone with Parkinson's Disease?? I don't think I spotted one shot in the entire movie where the camera was not shaking sporadically up, down and sideways. Just stick it on a god dam tripod for once! They would try to show us a shot of a computer monitor, as if there was something important on there for us to read, but it was honestly borderline impossible to do so. It was as if the whole movie was just one big action sequence.

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eva3si0nMay 28, 2018

Why to do continuation of the trilogy if there is nothing to tell new? The movie completely will make of the ideas and scenes of self-repetition. Despite excellent cast, the movie it is felt as crumpled chewing gum. And even to watch a sceneWhy to do continuation of the trilogy if there is nothing to tell new? The movie completely will make of the ideas and scenes of self-repetition. Despite excellent cast, the movie it is felt as crumpled chewing gum. And even to watch a scene action already not so fascinatingly.… Expand

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MatthewAkalusiApr 9, 2017

Was Jason Bourne worth the wait? Not sure. After the failed attempt at a spin-off with Bourne Legacy, which had Jeremy Renner in the lead role, this instalment with Matt Damon back as the lead, suggests an effort at course correction for theWas Jason Bourne worth the wait? Not sure. After the failed attempt at a spin-off with Bourne Legacy, which had Jeremy Renner in the lead role, this instalment with Matt Damon back as the lead, suggests an effort at course correction for the franchise. Granted Damon reunites with Paul Greengrass who helmed the immensely successful sequels to Bourne Identity (2002) which was a grittier re-imaging of the softer James Bond franchise.Also the Bourne movie trademarks are there; quick-paced walks through streets as Bourne is followed by people who are out to get him, spectacular car chases, hand-to-hand combat, high-tech espionage. Tommy Lee Jones (as CIA Director) and Alicia Vikander (as CIA Head of Cybernetics) give good performances.The problem with Jason Bourne is that the plot line was not engaging enough, not helped by the long interval between the last entry in the franchise, Bourne Ultimatum (2007) and the current one (2016).… Expand

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yekimevolAug 6, 2016

I have been a fan of the Bourne movies and books for a while but this one does not stand up well to the rest including Jeremy Renner (Which I still enjoyed but wasnt as good as the first three) it tells a similar story to the first three inI have been a fan of the Bourne movies and books for a while but this one does not stand up well to the rest including Jeremy Renner (Which I still enjoyed but wasnt as good as the first three) it tells a similar story to the first three in one but not as well the action scenes pale in comparison as does the story to the rest of the franchise.… Expand

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Qgal5kapAug 2, 2016

I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!! I'm so disappointed!!

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ozymandias79Nov 5, 2016

This movie should be called "CIA chases man". That's all it is. A minimal plot doesn't necessarily mean a bad film (think Fury Road) but this movie is soulless.

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MikethewolfOct 19, 2016

Such good action blurred by blur....such bad everything else.

The action is on par with the other movies, but the camera is so inconsistent and shaky its often hard to follow . This is normally done to hid an actors inability to fight wellSuch good action blurred by blur....such bad everything else.

The action is on par with the other movies, but the camera is so inconsistent and shaky its often hard to follow . This is normally done to hid an actors inability to fight well but even at his age he is really in shape and a good fighter.

However the story is horrible for some many reasons...forcing the dad into the plot to felted that , forced and changes a lot of the history in an attempt to give the character motivation , Just like what they did with the girl, the problem is its a girl who in all the past movies there was barely more then a minute or 2 of interaction between them , no friendship , no chemistry , just no motivation.

Lets not even talk about the 50 or so GIANT plot holes and force feed answered treating audiences like idiots. Starting with a World class hacking facility with rerouted IPs and hardware capible of helping break into the CIA that doesnt even so much have a UPS , backup batteries or a generator....millions of dollars in hardware...and not even a 5 minute back up power...... Then a flash Drive that literally says encrypted on it , a note book of plot objectives so clearly written out they might as well of just had a voice over with internal mono log explaining things step by step like we were 2 and A Dozen other character motivations that made no logical scene… Expand

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jsharbourFeb 17, 2017

This movie doesn't make much sense to me. Hasn't Jason Bourne moved on from all this CIA stuff? Hasn't he dealt with the perps who abused him, killed those who needed to die, and started a new life? It's the same old Bourne IdentityThis movie doesn't make much sense to me. Hasn't Jason Bourne moved on from all this CIA stuff? Hasn't he dealt with the perps who abused him, killed those who needed to die, and started a new life? It's the same old Bourne Identity fistfights and unusual one-punch KOs and the omniscient Jason who can walk right past 100 secret agents and not get caught. That was doable the first time. And the second time. And not so much the third time. And definitely not the fourth time. Now for the 5th film...I'm tired of it. Nothing happens in this film. I'm not going to spoil it. But it would be easy to do by saying nothing happens that you haven't seen before.… Expand

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YorkManDec 18, 2016

Jason Bourne is the fourth outing of Robert Ludlum's amnesiac ex-assassin and it's by far the weakest in the (now) ongoing franchise.
Matt Damon reprises his role, but is in effect playing a completely different character. Everything we'veJason Bourne is the fourth outing of Robert Ludlum's amnesiac ex-assassin and it's by far the weakest in the (now) ongoing franchise.
Matt Damon reprises his role, but is in effect playing a completely different character. Everything we've come to discover about him in the original 'trilogy' is jettisoned in favour of some completely unattached tale involving a whole new group of CIA spooks out to stop him.
It's very 'by the book' writing, and suffers immensely by not having any defined references back to the man we know.
OK the character of Nicky Parsons returns, but her role is solely to offer up this new character angle (and subsequent memories that weren't mentioned or referenced previously) regarding Bourne's father and his involvement in the original Treadstone Program that created the assassin Bourne would become.
There's oblique references to Bourne's (aka David Webb's) rationale for joining up due to his father's death and him wanting to be a patriot... But it's merely offered up as filler inbetween the two narratives that flow as the film bumbles along.
It wouldn't be so bad if the acting/direction were good, but they're not. We're in shaky-cam nirvana, not a single shot in the movie seems to be captured using a fixed camera. As for the acting, Damon's on auto-pilot, as are Tommy Lee Jones and recent Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (a bad piece of casting, as she's FAR too attractive to be an ambitious, young CIA uber-tech nerd!!), it seems to be nothing more than a guaranteed paycheque and I suspect in Damon's case... As he's also a producer... He's picking up a substantial financial reward for that too!!
Throw in some terrible CGI effects on the long distance shots (nothing in the background looks real in those cityscapes) and a woeful score.... And you're left with merely another generic action/spy/cyber thriller.
One to watch if it pops up on Netflix and you've run out of episodes of Westworld.… Expand

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galadriel255Aug 13, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have always loved a good Jason Bourne movie (not the Renner version though). I was looking forward to this one, as I was keen to see where it would go in terms of a storyline. It's entertaining, Matt Damon is still easy on the eyes and that action is passable. Unfortunately, those are the only things that are memorable. Bringing back the whole Treadstone plot was a bit of a yawn, and Tommy Lee Jones as the government baddie disappointed. See it if you want, for old times sakes. Or skip it. It won't make a difference either way.… Expand

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JSpot9Aug 15, 2016

Jason Bourne is one of the biggest disappointments this year, a film I was highly anticipating, that ended up being two hours of monotonous chase scenes, dull conversations, Matt Damon sleepwalking through the whole thing, and a poorlyJason Bourne is one of the biggest disappointments this year, a film I was highly anticipating, that ended up being two hours of monotonous chase scenes, dull conversations, Matt Damon sleepwalking through the whole thing, and a poorly thought out script that is far more concerned with getting too the next chase scene rather than setting up why we should care about anything going on. So yeah too sum it up it's narratively unsatisfying, and largely pointless, leaving you with a feeling of why did they bother?… Expand

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namelessJul 29, 2016

I love Jason Bourne movies. Will watch them over and over again. As good as Greengrass was with the first 2 movies he is that bad here. It is absurd, absurd, absurd. Plot holes that completely sabotage the audience's ability to empathize andI love Jason Bourne movies. Will watch them over and over again. As good as Greengrass was with the first 2 movies he is that bad here. It is absurd, absurd, absurd. Plot holes that completely sabotage the audience's ability to empathize and stay with the story. It gets ridiculous!!! The last big scene just goes on and on. I'm thinking that after shooting it anybody with a brain would have cut it but since they spent so much money if they didn't use it then the studio would second guess his future films.
Watch this movie on cable so you can fast forward. The last 2 minute scene is the best, everything else just becomes repetitive and believe it or not... boring. I was watching the clock at one point. Matt Damon is as good as ever but this movie does not work!!!… Expand

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foxgroveJul 29, 2016

Aside from Alicia Vikander’s nicely textured performance this is the tried and not so trusted formula as before aimed squarely at audiences who prefer their movies indecipherably action packed, rather than intelligently scripted. If you wantAside from Alicia Vikander’s nicely textured performance this is the tried and not so trusted formula as before aimed squarely at audiences who prefer their movies indecipherably action packed, rather than intelligently scripted. If you want action; you got it. You want messy and frenetic editing? you got it. You want global city hopping? you got it. You want a slight, over extended and ludicrous story? you got it. You want fake tension? you got it. You want an insistently pounding score adding nothing to that fake tension? you got it. You want entertainment? Really! Well tough s*** cause you ain’t got it! Copy That!… Expand

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steddyeDec 2, 2016

Can't watch camera shake abuse. Please stop use this technique. During intense action scenes is tollerable but while people are talnking or simply walking I don't think is necessary. Damn I really wanted to watch it.

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GetDaRekM8Aug 28, 2016

This is probably the most boring 2 hour movie i have ever seen. For an Action film, i really don't see any action in this film at all. The majority of the film is just drama filled conversations which don't seem to to have a point.

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MrSouffleAug 6, 2016

Everything about this movie, besides its production value, felt phoned in. This movie felt like a direct-to-DVD sequel that somehow got the green light as a major film. The silver lining is that I laughed a lot. The hacking scenes wereEverything about this movie, besides its production value, felt phoned in. This movie felt like a direct-to-DVD sequel that somehow got the green light as a major film. The silver lining is that I laughed a lot. The hacking scenes were clearly written by people who couldn't even be bothered to Google what hacking is like (actual line: "Use SQL to corrupt their database!"); the motivations for every character were paper-thin; the car chase ventured into Fast & Furious territory without being nearly as imaginative and self-aware as those films. Many of the performances, from normally-capable actors, even felt wooden, like nobody's heart was in it. It also felt like they took shaky-cam to a whole new level, but maybe I'm just getting old. I loved the Bourne trilogy; I mildly enjoyed Legacy. This movie was surprisingly and hilariously bad.… Expand

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coronetrt1967Aug 8, 2016

I am so tired of the shaky camera. Even when showing a text on a cell phone apparently the ground is shaking. I wonder if that's just a method to make the actual fight sequences easier to perform since they can hide the what's actuallyI am so tired of the shaky camera. Even when showing a text on a cell phone apparently the ground is shaking. I wonder if that's just a method to make the actual fight sequences easier to perform since they can hide the what's actually happening.

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CorinaZAug 18, 2016

So idiot it made me laugh. Nothing of the charm of the previous Bourne movies. The only good things: images of Athens from above.Fortunately, it is so noisy that there are no chances to get asleep.

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JoannaStellingAug 8, 2016

This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Not only is the editing frenetic, way over the top and confusing, there is such a thin plot, so overstuffed with special effects and people walking around different citites glaring at eachThis is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Not only is the editing frenetic, way over the top and confusing, there is such a thin plot, so overstuffed with special effects and people walking around different citites glaring at each other and stalking each other, that it's almost ludicrous. The "motivation" for poor Jason iis a story that has been told so many times before, in so many other movies, that it just produces a sigh of annoyance when it is finally revealed. If you want headache inducing quick cuts, over real character (Jason has been reduced to some kind of superhuman robot who seemingly can't be killed). Matt Damon has become two dimensional and the director gives him nothing to act against. There is good, there is evil. There is violence, there is some tension, but whoever thinks that watching a computer download files over and over again while someone stares at the screen, should rethink what is inherently dramatic. In one early scene, which seems never to end, we have rioting, fires, chases, shooting, treachery, death, injury, the obligatory car chases, helicopters, glaring (again) evil people, grim (again) good people. This overstuffed sandwich induces nausea. We see Jason in Greece, fighting, being stalked by the evil people. We see Jason in Berlin, fighting and being stalked by the evil people. We see Jason in London, fighting, and being stalked by the evil people. If bigger is better, you'll like this movie. If you don't care about real plot, real character, or true dramatic tension, you'll like this movie. For me, no more Jason Bourne.… Expand

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qamasterSep 18, 2016

So-so movie. very mediocre. too many stamps. too stereotyped. nothing new. no intrigue. not cause tension. not quite true. previous series have been made much more interesting.

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AxeTJul 31, 2016

Besides the recycled wafer thin plot and dumb sub comic book dialogue, this thing is shot and edited so poorly the people responsible prove unfit to be crafting feature films much less big budget Hollywood blockbusters. It is an injusticeBesides the recycled wafer thin plot and dumb sub comic book dialogue, this thing is shot and edited so poorly the people responsible prove unfit to be crafting feature films much less big budget Hollywood blockbusters. It is an injustice the incompetent director is allowed to make movies. His signature style was used to appropriate effect in "United 93" and somehow didn't ruin the excellent "Captain Phillips" (10 rating here), but that may be because that was not an action movie and Greengrass didn't have justification to warrant going overboard on the visceral moving cam - cut to ribbons bull---- style of his. Also an important factor is that real events re-created is an entirely different frame of mind than big dumb popcorn fiction like this movie, which no matter how much phony reality is artificially injected into the moviemaking, we all never forget this s---- is all play pretend time make believe. Whatever the case, this idiot is a menace to cinemas most of the time. Nobody in power bothers to really question the s----- style. Not the studio monkeys, not the producers, not the stars. All a herd of sheep producing pure manure that only fertilizes their jackass egos, certainly not the audience. Kinetic action does not require shaky dumbed down cell phone quality documentary vérité. The eye doesn't even truly ever see that way no matter how jostled. Nor does the audience deserve to be paying admission to only be annoyed and sickened by it! This already passé style of cinematic action doesn't raise the bar, it lowers it idiots! It's incoherent and unintelligible! You can't even tell what's going on most of the time! And it's easier to manufacture this kind of bs handheld photography and anything goes editorial. Total junk!
By comparison, the first movie in the series made by others and without this s--- style was good (7 rating) and the last one also directed by another without this s--- style and with a different lead actor was marginal but not infuriating (maybe a 5).

Damon though a very good actor and maybe very solid person in life is simply not likable enough a personality on screen to have ever become a real movie star. Disagree with that, but he just isn't in the same league as movie stars past which points to a larger issue at the movies today.

What an excruciating, unbearable soulless bore! For all the nonsense stupid style trying to liven things up, this movie could not be more dead on arrival. The only reason it rates 2 here is because it does get even worse as we know.… Expand

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CameraBounceGodMay 27, 2017

this was good at first, i even bought it, but on second look..i hate the way that hot chick is in the government...i see enough hot chicks as it is anyway...they should have shown bourne doing more exhilarating things and being testedthis was good at first, i even bought it, but on second look..i hate the way that hot chick is in the government...i see enough hot chicks as it is anyway...they should have shown bourne doing more exhilarating things and being tested physically more somehow...the cast was ok but the riot seen was terrible...it seemed like he should have done more running and not motorcycle like just happened in legacy...i still should watch it one more time before reviewing but i just dont think i'll find anything to talk about ...i agree with damon when he first said the director took the money and ran...i feel like i could have done a better job with my cell phone...also i dont even understand what that indian was saying about his cell phone app or whatever...bourne should have punched him for being rich....also the gov could have just cloned him and taken his cell phone idea or whatever the hell it was within the first second of the movie.… Expand

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StanleyKubrickAug 18, 2016

This is not only the worst "Bourne" film to date, it's simply one of the worst sequels ever made. Why did this happen? Because there is no reason for this movie to exist. There is nothing more to tell in the "Bourne" universe. The screenplayThis is not only the worst "Bourne" film to date, it's simply one of the worst sequels ever made. Why did this happen? Because there is no reason for this movie to exist. There is nothing more to tell in the "Bourne" universe. The screenplay is childish and ridiculous in places. Tommy Lee Jones does a baddy again, like we've seen him doing 100times before. Alicia Vikander should have never been cast as a top CIA member. Cassel is O.K., but barely has any lines. Greengrass & Damon sold out with this lazy movie. Please, stop milking "Bourne" to death.… Expand

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kevinjc13Aug 8, 2016

It was a typical action movie. Which isn't the spirit of the Bourne franchise at all. The only thing missing was your typical damsel in distress that the protagonist macho man has to save. The movie wasn't clever, jason bourne is just aIt was a typical action movie. Which isn't the spirit of the Bourne franchise at all. The only thing missing was your typical damsel in distress that the protagonist macho man has to save. The movie wasn't clever, jason bourne is just a vindictive killer and the ending was anti-climactic. The CIA parts were cringe-worthy, that's all I can say about them. Typical futuristic Tony Stark computers with actors clacking away at keyboards basically doing magic. "People don't know how hacking and computers work! Just throw some big words, crazy animations and make it look cool and you got yourself a dank hacking scene!" Also, the worst line in the film had to be, "it's worse than Snowden." Like what the hell? What CIA agent talks like this? What makes it quantifiably worse than Snowden? Oh right, you just wanted to throw some smart hacker dudes' name in there to sound smart and cool. That's all this movie is... It's trying to be smart, suspenseful and cool but a little thinking allows you to see right through it.. It's a basic action film with a basic plot, basic characters, and basic storytelling. Also, prepare to be nauseated by all the shaky-cam bullsh*t this film uses to cover up bad stuntwork and editing... The entire film looks like it was filmed by a 6 year old with an iphone strapped to his forehead.… Expand

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yosupAug 8, 2016

this was sad follow-up to the Bourne series..an incomprehensible story..the action sequences were beyond preposterous..couldn't wait for the credits to start rolling..as the people were leaving the theater there was loud grumbling about thisthis was sad follow-up to the Bourne series..an incomprehensible story..the action sequences were beyond preposterous..couldn't wait for the credits to start rolling..as the people were leaving the theater there was loud grumbling about this sad excuse for a Bourne movie..wanted my money back… Expand

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game_overJul 30, 2016

Matt Damon is as good as ever, but the plot and pacing were lackluster (at best). They tried way to hard to make an exciting movie and ended up with a frenetic mess. I was actually bored during the climatic and waaaaay too long final actionMatt Damon is as good as ever, but the plot and pacing were lackluster (at best). They tried way to hard to make an exciting movie and ended up with a frenetic mess. I was actually bored during the climatic and waaaaay too long final action scene. If I was at home I would have turned off the movie half way through.… Expand

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dufakeFeb 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPECTRE and Jason Bourne have similar problems like the debate of social media and family issues. It doesn't work if we don't have any screen time with these family members, and the social media debate is nothing new if you watch television news. JB feels like a hybrid copy of previous films and bond's movie. Bond and Mission Impossible all fail before in their history, but I doubt Bourne would be back without a really good writer.… Expand

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BitashDec 15, 2016

Been there done that, lots of holes in the story, I am pretty easily entertained but I could not get over some of these holes in the script. Acting was so sad it was nothing in it that was surprising , it just felt from the beginning to theBeen there done that, lots of holes in the story, I am pretty easily entertained but I could not get over some of these holes in the script. Acting was so sad it was nothing in it that was surprising , it just felt from the beginning to the end of the movie they're chasing after him ........chasing scenes after chasing scenes.....just boring. They should just quit while you're ahead and don't make anymore these movies… Expand

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DeletedForMoneySep 3, 2016

AHAHA
Oh my god and THIS gets more rating than Suicide Squad! The camera is shaking, actor play is awful, characters are dull, no atmosphere, story is 2/10 predictable. People are so full of sh*t.

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MAGA_ManAug 3, 2016

The Bourne movies have always tiptoed around the contradiction that their main character is supposed to be a reformed assassin who just wants to live in peace, but all their entertainment value comes from watching him ultra-competently kickThe Bourne movies have always tiptoed around the contradiction that their main character is supposed to be a reformed assassin who just wants to live in peace, but all their entertainment value comes from watching him ultra-competently kick ass, crash cars, and blow stuff up. In between these scenes they get weighed down by his morose brooding and sulking about the people he killed, cars he crashed, etc. As a result they've always been rather joyless and unsatisfying compared to something like Die Hard or Taken, where the hero is fighting for people he loves and believes in the moral rightness of his actions.

I don't have much to say about this specific movie except to note that it's a ridiculously cynical and inessential copy-paste exercise that brings nothing new to the franchise, and that Damon's face has aged really badly. He looks all pinched and gross now, one might say "like a Streisand".… Expand

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seventyfiveAug 3, 2016

Metacritic deleted my review so I'll post it again but shorter. This movie is awful. The entire thing is terrible shaky cam and the story is stupid. Paul Greengrass is one of the worst directors of our generation. If you want to watchMetacritic deleted my review so I'll post it again but shorter. This movie is awful. The entire thing is terrible shaky cam and the story is stupid. Paul Greengrass is one of the worst directors of our generation. If you want to watch this movie but don't want to pay the money, just spin in circles until your so dizzy you're about to vomit and then watch Bourne Identity 1 on blu ray while randomly hitting pause, play, pause play.. It will be about the same thing.… Expand

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2morovianNov 22, 2016

As is normal for Hollywood, they won't won't let a franchise die until it's so bad, it's an embarrassment. This utter waste of celluloid isn't worth watching and for those who actually enjoyed and appreciated the first or third Bourne film,As is normal for Hollywood, they won't won't let a franchise die until it's so bad, it's an embarrassment. This utter waste of celluloid isn't worth watching and for those who actually enjoyed and appreciated the first or third Bourne film, this is an insult. Don't let yourself be dragged into this pointless mess. It's also proof positive that actors and actresses have no morality at all when it comes to quality in film. Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones and Vincent Cassel, you should all be ashamed. In order to maintain the status of a good or even a great actor, you can't prostitute yourself. You are totally diminished by this crap.… Expand

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jonhancoAug 2, 2016

I cannot say enough bad things about this boring, unbelievable, fantastical, ridiculous, unnecessary sequel. Everything about it was bad. Everything. The story, the writing, the dialogue, the action sequences, the acting, the directing, theI cannot say enough bad things about this boring, unbelievable, fantastical, ridiculous, unnecessary sequel. Everything about it was bad. Everything. The story, the writing, the dialogue, the action sequences, the acting, the directing, the editing, the music. It was a a chore to sit through. I can't believe people actually liked this POS. But then again, people enjoy the Fast & Furious series, with cars driving through skyscrapers and such.… Expand

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