Feb
19
2008
Dir: Doug Liman
Writ: David S. Goyer, Jim Uhls, & Simon Kinberg. Based on book by Steven Gould
- Hayden Christensen … David Rice
- Samuel L. Jackson … Roland
- Diane Lane … Mary Rice
- Jamie Bell … Griffin
- Rachel Bilson … Millie
David Rice used to be your average chump. His word, not mine. But then he discovered that he could jump; transport himself instantly from one place to another. And suddenly his world is fabtastic. Money is easy, he simply jumps into a bank vault and jumps away with cash. Wants a holiday, or a change of scenery, then all he does is jumps somewhere new.
It actually sounds kinda ok. But to be honest this film sucks. Sucks sucks sucks. End of review. Short and sweet, but perfectly to the point 
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Sep
05
2007
As in The Bourne Identity
Dir: Doug Liman
Writ: William Blake Herron & Tony Gilroy
Starring
- Matt Damon … Jason Bourne
- Franka Potente … Marie Helena Kreutz
- Chris Cooper … Alexander Conklin
- Clive Owen … The Professor
- Brian Cox … Ward Abbott
- Gabriel Mann … Danny Zorn
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje … Nykwana Wombosi
And The Bourne Supremacy
Dir: Paul Greengrass
Writ: Tony Gilroy
Staring:
- Matt Damon … Jason Bourne
- Franka Potente … Marie
- Brian Cox … Ward Abbott
- Julia Stiles … Nicky
- Karl Urban … Kirill
- Gabriel Mann … Danny Zorn
- Joan Allen … Pamela Landy
Both based on the novels by Robert Ludlum. No spoilers.
I remember really enjoying The Bourne Identity when I watched it first. But for some reason I never saw the sequel, but with the third out now in the cinemas I thought this is an ideal opportunity to catch up. And when I spotted the dvd set of the pair was only 18 euro I nabbed it.
I haven’t watched any of the extras yet, so can’t comment on those, but I really enjoyed the films. The are the perfect blend of reality and fantasy violence.
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8 Stars,
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,
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fights,
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Gabriel Mann,
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Joan Allen,
Karl Urban,
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Jun
27
2005
Dir: Doug Liman
Writ: Simon Kinberg
- Brad Pitt - John Smith
- Angelina Jolie …. Jane Smith
- Vince Vaughn … Eddie
- Adam Brody …. Benjamin Diaz
I really didn’t think that this film would be all that great. The trailers made it look silly, stupid, and highly annoying. But then I saw a couple of positive seeming reviews, and there was nothing else on so decided to head along. Turns out that, yes, it is a silly, stupid film, but an entertaining one. Very far from annoying.
You probably know the basic plot? Husband and wife, both spy-killer types, but neither know the other’s secret identity until they go up against one another. Violence then ensues.
This could very easily have been rubbish, the trailers show that. But the comedy is very well done. Full of one-liners and great comic moments, the film makes good use of the actors, Pitt is surprisingly funny. After this and Snatch maybe he should stick to comedy roles?
Fast-moving and action packed, it isn’t one to think about. Just enjoy the mindless, almost comic violence, the verbal attacks and the pretty people.
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6 Stars,
Adam Brody,
Angelina Jolie,
Brad Pitt,
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith,
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Simon Kinberg,
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