Bottom line – Jason Bourne, the new film), is
a boring retread. I had high expectations and they were crushed by a yawn
inducing tale of a network of terror and technology with unchecked power.
Once again Jason (the always decent Matt Damon) is having
flashbacks and remembering stuff. It’s been ten years since he went off the
grid, but he’s back in sight thanks to Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles), his former
contact. Well, the agency is tracking her hacking and it’s a vicious circle of
exposure. A weary director Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) wants Bourne erased. A newby
agent Lee (Alicia Vikander) sees her chance for a power grab and she tries to
lure him in. Oh so innocent, she’s not aware of Dewey’s orders and the evil
Vincent Cassel who wants revenge on Bourne for past problems. Plus, now
there’s a super internet mogul who’s partnered with the devil Dewey and has no
idea of the ramifications of getting in bed with the government.
Chase after chase after chase after chase. Been there, done
that. It’s a shame that nothing new is brought to the excellent Bourne
series. With furrowed brow and curled fists, Damon does his best to fight
evil and he’s always one step ahead. That’s the good part. Unfortunately
I needed Dramamine for the film’s shaky camera – have you feel like you are in
the middle of things – perspective. Whew. My head was spinning by the end, and
not in a good way.
Save your money and stream Jason Bourne
someday. I regret saying this is not worth popcorn and a soda.
I had a feeling about this one. Glad I skipped it.
ReplyDeleteYou were smart. Watch in a month or so on tv
DeleteGlad I skipped it too. I'll wait for Netflix. Ugg to the shaky camera crap.
ReplyDeleteI am doing a public service here
DeleteYour review reads very similar to a couple others I've seen. One of my friends saw it and said it was only 'ok'.
ReplyDeleteI had read mixed reviews and counted on Matt. He was fine but...
DeleteThanks for the review. We usually see movies late when they are available to rent, so maybe it will be worth the $1.63 from Redbox?
ReplyDeletebetty
Sure. For cheap it is fine
DeleteHow disappointing. Thanks for the info. I'll wait until it hits Netflix.
ReplyDeleteGlad to help
DeleteI only see movies on the TV Haven't been to the cinema in years.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I still like the big screen and cinema experience. Plus the place I like is cheap
DeleteOh, dear...
ReplyDeleteyep. sad but true in my opinion
DeleteThat's a shame. I probably would be sleeping too soundly during it, I wouldn't need Dramamine. Sorry for that time you'll never retrieve, Joanne. Nice of you to warn us.
ReplyDeleteGlad I can help
DeleteYou know, it's kind of interesting because the Bourne movies set a new precedent in film making in a regard, and now the movies have been mimicked so much that they're old hat. It gave me pause to look at the history.
ReplyDeleteWe just recently saw this. It was my husband's choice not mine. My comment to him afterwards was that nothing really happened--that it was just one long chase scene. He enjoyed it. It wasn't my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteyou and I seem to really agree. Sorry you couldn't see my review first - maybe I could have saved you
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