The Bourne Identity

Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 14, 2002

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 507 Ratings

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cheeseberger11Aug 17, 2013

The Bourne Idenity is a solid action flick that had a good plot. The movie started strong but towards the end I didn't know what Damon's character goal was. He wanted answers but he didn't really know what he was looking for in which turnedThe Bourne Idenity is a solid action flick that had a good plot. The movie started strong but towards the end I didn't know what Damon's character goal was. He wanted answers but he didn't really know what he was looking for in which turned to me not knowing what to look for.… Expand

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eva3si0nMay 28, 2018

Beginning of story about Jason Bourne. Quite second-grade movie, though has been shot 2002, but throughout all movie it seemed that a setting of the movie of the end of the 80th and the beginning of the 90th years. The movie obviously looksBeginning of story about Jason Bourne. Quite second-grade movie, though has been shot 2002, but throughout all movie it seemed that a setting of the movie of the end of the 80th and the beginning of the 90th years. The movie obviously looks as B-movie, only Matt Damon takes out all movie. As the beginning of a series of movies isn't bad, but as separately taken movie - it is very mediocre.… Expand

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riferrariAug 21, 2012

I will give it a 6 out of 10 because I found it too slow paced for an action movie, the first third of the movie was very entertaining but then after that it started to get tiring.

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grandpajoe6191Sep 25, 2011

"Bourne Identity" is a serious action movie that looks cool, but creating a game off of this might have been a better choice.

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MaxPayneIsGodApr 30, 2019

Yeah, its OK Damon is a dweeb and doing action movies isn't going to change it. Its a poor man's James Bond.
Nothing new to see here, cliche amnesia plot, some OK set pieces.
Over all its pretty mediocre. If you haven't seen it yet, you'reYeah, its OK Damon is a dweeb and doing action movies isn't going to change it. Its a poor man's James Bond.
Nothing new to see here, cliche amnesia plot, some OK set pieces.
Over all its pretty mediocre.
If you haven't seen it yet, you're not missing a whole lot.… Expand

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wornoutspinesJun 18, 2015

I remember how I loved The Bourne Identity when it first came out, the plot, the action, I thought everything was great about this film was riveting but then I saw it again and I dozed off for a little bit.

The film doesn’t really holds upI remember how I loved The Bourne Identity when it first came out, the plot, the action, I thought everything was great about this film was riveting but then I saw it again and I dozed off for a little bit.

The film doesn’t really holds up today but weirdly enough the plot and the action is style good. The fight scenes and the stunts are still impressive today but the sound effects are kinda bad, it actually put me off of the fight scenes this time around. How come punches sounded like that in movies back then? And how the hell was I ok with it? It took me out of the story and I struggled to get back in it.

As distracting as the sound effects are in the film, The Bourne Identity has a good cast, Matt Damon is amazing in that role, completely belivable as this amnesiac dude who knows all of these thing. The story is simple but efficient as are the action scenes. It has a James Bondsy flavor, that is if James Bond was on a budget, which gives a gritty, realistic feel to the movie.

The Bourne Identity has its quirks but it’s a rather entertaining film. by @wornoutspines… Expand

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FilipeNetoJul 14, 2021

I was attracted to this action film by the hope of seeing something that went a little beyond the simple and common "run, shoot, kill and jump" of films like this. The basic premise, a man in search of his own identity, could allow the scriptI was attracted to this action film by the hope of seeing something that went a little beyond the simple and common "run, shoot, kill and jump" of films like this. The basic premise, a man in search of his own identity, could allow the script to have some mystery that would sweeten this recipe and make the film more interesting. However, after seeing the film, I feel that this is not exactly what I found and the film took little advantage of this idea.

The script starts off well, as I said: a man wakes up not knowing who he is, but quickly starts behaving like a "killing machine". It's instinctual. It becomes evident to us there that he was, or is, a professional killer hired by someone. Furthermore, it remains to be seen what the details of his story will be, and it is this quest that leads the film, from one pursuit to another until the end. The problem with this movie really starts with a sparse script: the man doesn't know who he is and everyone wants to kill him, so he has to flee almost the entire movie, between gunfire and bombs. It's simple, and it's tiring.

Matt Damon achieved, with this film and its sequels, a consecration as an actor that is deserved, albeit uninteresting. He is a good actor, but in this film he was far from his potential and the film, due to its characteristics, does not favor the work of an actor who wants to stand out for the quality of his dramatic interpretation. Still, the film gives him enough to do a satisfying job, and still allows to some supporting actors a certain leeway to show talent. This is the case of Franka Potente, Clive Owen and Chris Cooper. The rest of the cast shows up just because they have to and doesn't stand out.

Technically, the film has many positive and well-developed aspects. Being a pure action film, there are high production values and a lot of money invested in great and quality effects. Gunshots, explosions, smashed cars, things that explode, fake blood, the film is a godsend for the visual, special and sound effects team. The work of action stunts is also important and worthwhile. Cinematography takes a back seat, with discreet but competent work, and the soundtrack, by John Powell, plays its part, with an especially good and striking song in the end credits: "Extreme Ways", by Moby.… Expand

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