The Bourne Identity
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The Bourne Identity
Muse | Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 07:59 pm     A pretty good movie. Entertaining and fun. Matt Damon is a perfect fit for the role. There were plenty of good action sequences (especially the car chase), and the romance doesn't seem forced or unbelievable. There was one small thing that seemed a little off (the way he just sort of showed up at his apartment - I don't feel too bad about mentioning this, since it's in the previews ), but that's pretty forgivable. Overall, it's the kind of movie that most people should enjoy. The only odd thing - it was barely playing at the theaters near me! Even at the big theaters, it was only being shown on one screen, while movies like Scooby Doo and The Sum of All Fears were in several. I can understand Scooby Doo (very popular with the families and all that), but The Sum of All Fears has been out for a number of weeks, while The Bourne Identity just came out Friday. So needless to say, the theater was packed. Even though I came early, my friend and I wound up sitting in the second row, simply because everyone else purchased their tickets in advance as well. Hm. Oh well.  |
Webkitty | Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 08:08 pm     Thanks for the heads up on this Muse. I've seen the trailers and it looked good. Pick for next week! |
Ketchuplover | Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 08:30 pm     I liked it too |
Oregonfire | Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 08:35 pm     Maybe the studios think it will be a "word of mouth" hit and slowly bring in money over the summer, whereas Scooby Doo has that immediate gratification thing going on with the little kids and the nostolgia crowd, but probably won't have a lot of repeat business. Apparently Bourne still came in at #2 at the box office this weekend. I don't know why I have an opinion--I never go to the movies! |
Webkitty | Friday, June 21, 2002 - 03:47 pm     Two thumbs up!! Matt Damon has great versitility as an actor, he pulled it off. The female lead in this was "Lola" in Run Lola Run, enjoyed her in both It was sort of a low key action/adventure/suspense/thriller with a brain. (if that makes any sense ) Very good story line. I've never read Robert Ludlam, but I might start. I won't go into it too much for those that like see the movie unfold for themselves. I could have done w/o the car chase but it was short and not as violent as some I've seen. Actually, the scene right after the car chase when they were in the car and both realized the seriousness of their situation was good. Low key w/o much words but intense at the same time. Overall a good movie. |
Ophiliasgrandma | Sunday, June 23, 2002 - 08:11 am     ***** |
Tess | Sunday, June 23, 2002 - 05:44 pm     We saw this this afternoon and loved it. The car chase was dizzying but good and the interaction between Matt and Franka (female lead) was right on I thought. My DH particularly liked the scene which showed Matt's character's humanity (the one where he DOESN'T shoot). Those who've seen the movie will probably know which that is. |
Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 08:09 am     I saw this movie yesterday afternoon. I thought it was great, very entertaining. |
Whoami | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 02:27 pm     I haven't seen it yet. Probably won't until it comes out on cable (nobody ever wants to go to the movies with me *sniff*). I did read the book, and loved it. Has anyone who read the book seen this movie? Has it followed the storyline fairly well? |
Webkitty | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 04:46 pm     Whoami, I haven't read the book but I did see on a movie review site that people who did didn't think the movie followed it at all. They were disapointed. I can understand that. I have never read Robert Ludlum so it didn't bother me. The movie was very entertaining and well done, imo, loved it! I feel so bad for you! I am a movie buff and love to see them all, if my husband didn't feel the same way we would be in serious trouble Oregonfire was saying the same thing on another movie thread and Ketshup and I invited her to join us in "spirit" you are welcome too!  |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 04:59 pm     Oh yeah, I saw Whoami's comment--you wouldn't believe the trouble I've had trying to get folks to go to the movies! You'd think I'd just asked them to give up their firstborn. I've developed a "thing" for Matt Damon since I saw him in the Talented Mr. Ripley. He's so well...talented! That was a great movie. Good Will Hunting was good, but I don't like it when lead actors always play the perfect guy who has it all. Matt Damon just seems to bring a bit of class to everything he does...not many Hollywood actors today have that quality. Anyway, wish I could see it--maybe I'll got it alone. (Wouldn't be the first time) |
Webkitty | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 06:04 pm     I agree about Matt Damon! I don't care how cute or handsome an actor is, if he can't ~act~ he doesn't "do" it for me. I thought he did an excellent job in The Talented Mr Ripley, didn't he get a nomination of some sort for that? (Golden Globe maybe?) Oregon, I went to see Little Women by myself (with Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon way back in '94 or something) it was during the afternoon and the theater was peppered with senior women, I didn't feel uncomfortable at all, especially since I wasn't the only one sniffling into my kleenex! |
Juju2bigdog | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 08:15 pm     Well, good grief! I don't think twice about going to a movie by myself. Uhhhhhhhh ... do you think I should? |
Whoami | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 08:26 pm     Webkitty, thanks! I'd love to join you all in spirit, as long as Ketchup's all done with that cooking/eating/butt-biting thing!! I know just what you mean Oregon. It's like it's some sort of stigma to admit you want to sit in an air-conditioned theatre on a hot summer day! About 20 years ago (that long already?), I worked four 10 hour shifts, and had Fridays off. The newest Star Trek Movie (I think it was V, the one with the whales) was coming out, and I decided I was GOING to see that movie! So I finally went by myself. It was a bit wierd at first, but then I really liked it. I ended up spending every Friday afternoon in the movie theatre. The most memorable experience was when I went to see Ladyhawke. It came time for the show to start, and absolutly no one else had come into the theatre. I thought for sure the management would come in and aske me to pick another movie or leave. I just didn't think they'd run the film for just one person. Well, the lights dimmed, the previews started, and then the movie came on. I had a private showing of Ladyhawke all to myself! It was pretty cool! |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 08:28 pm     It's not that I can't...I have plenty of times. I just don't want to do it anymore. I want to go to the movies with friends, just like I want to go to clubs with friends or to concerts with friends, all things that I am tired of doing alone! I've moved a lot in the past few years, and the solitude is really getting to me of late. |
Whoami | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 08:43 pm     I know what you mean Oregon. Not to mention the fact that it would be nice to think someone else thinks you are good enough company to go with in the first place! I've given up asking anyone, especially my family. |
Webkitty | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 09:07 pm     {{Oregon and Whoami}} I understand what you mean! Sometimes its just more fun to go with someone else. If I lived near you I would start an afternoon movie going club! (for girls only) Whoami, you are so right, afternoon is the best time to go. We have seen blockbusters were we had the whole theater to ourselves, just like you. (and I loved Ladyhawlk!) Rutger Hower is underrated, imo. Oregon, I understand what you mean too. Solitude can be nice an peaceful at times, but too much of it can harmful. You have us, but I know its not the same. Juju, I know you zipped all around Paris, you cute little Juju dog!! You can join us in our "movie club" if you want  |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 09:20 pm     People, who need people, are the luckiest people in the world... Barbra would kick butt in this competitiion...oops wrong topic |
Webkitty | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 09:33 pm     ROFL!!! There is a fine line between caring being sappy. Did I drip all over you, Oregon? Anyway, for anyone wanting to know if Bourne Identity is worth seeing, it is! |
Sage | Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 10:59 pm     Oh Webkitty, I need to join your club. I would love to have friends to go to the movies with in the afternoon. I'm always thinking of going to a movie in the afternoon, but I never seem to make it. I don't have a problem going alone, its just more fun with someone along. And I just love Matt Damon too. I wouldn't mind seeing the movie again just to watch him in action. I sure hope he is in more action movies like this one in the future. Not that I would like to see him type-cast, but he does it so well. |
Ketchuplover | Thursday, June 27, 2002 - 02:58 pm     If there are other people in the theatre when I get there I beat them up |
Squaredsc | Friday, June 28, 2002 - 10:54 am     oooh, i loved the movie, starting to love matt damon. i also love rutger hauer(sp). and an afternoon movie club for girls only sounds excellent, im going to propose this to my work buddies. |
Bob2112 | Friday, June 28, 2002 - 11:06 am     ...girls and sponges only...  |
Ophiliasgrandma | Saturday, June 29, 2002 - 02:57 pm     Just a word about solitude...I've been going to a ladies Bible study for about 11 years. I've made so many great lady friends of all types...married, widowed, single, able-bodied, physically challanged, younger than I and older than I. The nice thing about this group is it's not so heavenly minded that they're no earthly good. I'm married, but you know how stodgy hubbys can be sometime, so I have a wealth of buds I can call upto to join me in some fun...lunch, dinner, movies, plays or what have you. If you are getting too much 'solitude' give your local church a try. Most have very active gal groups going. If you don't like one, then try another. Hey ladies, we all need each other. Go for it, you won't be disappointed. |
Rolandcat | Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - 08:53 pm     I read the book a few years ago (loved the book), but did not remember a lot of the details. So it was good because I was not spoiled when seeing the movie. Loved the movie, matt Damon did a great job. But afterwards, it did seem to follow pretty well. Of course a book can go into deeper parts of relationships. |
Lycanthrope | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 12:49 pm     This was quite a fresh flick. A good story, great actors, great characters, tight and taut action sequences. What puts this movie ahead of most action fodder out there these days is the fact that it was a story about characters surrounded by action...it didn't need to depend on the action sequences to carry the movie(see xXx). It just came out on DVD yesterday and I've only seen it once, but it is already on my favorites list for the past few years. Franka Potente(who was the lead in "Run Lola Run", btw), is someone who could be a star of the highest order if she decided to take on Hollywood. One thing the DVD told me that I didn't know was that Matt Damon is a Harvard graduate. Also, there are some interesting deleted scenes and an alternate ending to check out as well. If you saw it at the theater and liked it, you should get the DVD. |
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