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Not the book... but just as good!
I guess I was fortunate to not have any expectations when I saw the movie for I had not yet read the book. So in terms of just a movie the Bourne Identity is awesome!!! Everything fits together really well and there were no holes. For a spy movie that's very rare. But this movie had very little flaws. While it's hard to say anything about the movie without giving away the bigger picture, I can say both Matt Damon and Franka Potente played their roles extremely well. Matt Damon was convincing as a martial arts expert/spy while Franka Potente was believable as an innocent beautiful bystander just trying to help... And when I say beautiful I mean BEAUTIFUL. What a gorgeous lady she is, on and off the camera! And her beauty exudes in this film.

There are other good things about this movie besides the credible acting! There were some great fight scenes, which Matt Damon was quite good in. The plot was superb with very little/to no holes in it. It was both intriguing and suspenseful and had and ambiance about it that's hard to describe. The superb cinematography was partially responsible for this but what I think added to the feel and really brought this movie to life was the musical score! It did everything a good score does. It brought you to the edge of your seat when it wanted you there or calmed you down when it was time to be calm. From the opening credits the music presented suspense and mystery! If you get a chance check out the score! It's awesome to listen to by itself! On top of this, the movie has one of the most fun car chases with Matt Damon behind the wheel of an old school Mini! While in the background is an awesome song by Paul Oakenfold called "Ready Steady Go" from his new CD Bunkka.

All in all this movie was great but there is a problem with it. Though, it's only a problem if you make it one. The novel by Robert Ludlum for which the movie is named is quite different. With the exception of the basic premise of Jason Bourne and who he is, the two stories have few things in common. If you're a fan of the book you will be disappointed in how different it is. On the flip side if you can watch the movie impartially, chances are it will take on it's own existence and will be enjoyable. As I stated previously, I hadn't read the book before I watched the movie. Though the movie did inspire me to read it. This kept me impartial while watching the movie. The book was very awesome but it was so unbelievably different that I recognize both as there own entity.

If you're a fan of the book don't expect too much from this movie and I'm sure you will enjoy it for what it is, an action packed suspense mystery! If you like the movie, then check out the book. But be forewarned, the book is old school! Some of the references to technology will make you chuckle if you're young or make you reminisce if you're older.

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Good action movie. 3 1/2 stars.
I did enjoy this film, but there were some things that annoyed me. First of all, I had a hard time buying Matt Damon as a high powered assassin. He's a little too much of a "pretty boy" and seemed way too young. The other agents, those assigned to kill him, were much more believeable. Now, I haven't read the book, but I've heard plenty about it. The Professor, the assassin that completed Bourne's failed mission, was supposed to be his equal, if not superior, in skill. However, the Professor was done away with in about 5 minutes, by Bourne. And lastly, I can't stand when a character gets kicked, punched, sprayed with glass, etc., and never has the slightest bruise or cut. He falls down several flights of stairs and doesn't even get an ankle sprain. I understand Bourne is a top agent, but he's not armor plated. These are nit picky things, I'll admit, but I'm a pretty harsh movie critic. On the positive side, I did like the story and 99% of the casting. The action was excellent and the acting was pretty good.

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Bourne Conspiracy
Okay, I'm writing this because I feel that I've been burned. I just purchased the 2004(?) re-release of this DVD and I was very disappointed. The package describes an "explosive extended edition" and "includes an all-new beginning and ending". I've got to admit that I loved the movie when it was in the theatres, and am happy that it is now in my collection, but I never would have bought it had I known the hype was so lame. The 'explosive' new beginning and ending were NOT, and really add nothing to the movie (I won't 'spoil' the 'surprise' for those die-hard fans). Plus they couch the reasons for excluding them from the theatrical release in some 9/11 mumbo-jumbo that was not clearly defined enough to understand. I think it's just a marketing ploy. If you're looking for a major addition to the original in this new release...please say, "I wasn't Bourne yesterday!"