Chris F Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/the...esupremacy.html Now I've never read the books, but I really enjoyed The Bourne Identity. And this looks like a perfect continuation of the first movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 I just read an article somewhere that said the reason this movie is being made is because the DVD of the first one sold/rented extremely well. In fact it was the #1 rental last year. I'm one of those that rented it and I enjoyed it a lot, so I will probably go see this one in the theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 LOVE the first movie, I'm a shoo-in for seeing the second, not even a question. One of the smartest action movies I'd seen, and Matt Damon played it very well. The scene in the beginning portion where he's at the embassy and figuring out the layout and how to escape he just conveys really well that he's thinking things through fast and efficiently. Really sold it for me. Not to mention that kick-ass car chase. And I love movies filmed in Europe. See also: Ronin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 I love Franka Potente.....love, love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Originally posted by gigapower@May 7 2004, 02:38 PM I love Franka Potente.....love, love. She even had a bit of coloured hair in one scene did she not? (a la Run Lola Run). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 -I have very few DVD's, but the Boune Identity is one of them. I'm looking forward to this sequel, and I'm glad to see Matt Damon back. I could see this being one of those sequels where they could have tried to bring in a poor ass Matt Damon replacement. I appreciate the consistancy. (Consistancy? Is that the right word? Continuity maybe?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYING SE7EN Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 I've read all of the "Bourne" novels, and I was disappointed with the radical changes they made to the first one, but as a movie I really liked it. The plot of the second one looks very similar to the book so I am really looking forward to The Bourne Supremacy. The basic plot: | | | V Mild spoilers below. When a Chinese vice-premier is offed in a most suspicious manner, investigators consider the possibility that legendary assassin Jason Bourne may still be alive. However, the US government knows the truth: there is no Jason Bourne. The name was used as a cover for American secret agent David Webb, who has since gone into retirement. Someone has taken the Bourne identity and used it to commit the assassination. Satisfied with not being involved in the case, Webb is pulled back into the game of spy versus spy when the woman he loves is suddenly torn from his life. Now, Webb must reassume the name Jason Bourne and use his deadly talents to save the girl, take down a mysterious assassin and avoid detection in the high-stakes world of international espionage. Cool. :tu: J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Saw the trailer for this before Van Helsing last night. Looks very cool, and I like that they're staying fairly faithful to the series of books. Loved the first film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Disappointed that Doug Liman isn't helming it, though. He and Damon seemed to buck the studio's typically asinine pressures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 I also enjoyed the books, and I thought the first movie one was very good, despite the departures from the original work. I rented, loved, and then bought the DVD, but I think it's still in the wrapper. :oops: I'll definitely catch the second movie in the theaters. Thanks for posting the trailer, Chris! :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orpheus Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Haven't read the books yet, but I certainly enjoyed the first movie. Also saw the trailer before Van Helsing last night and it looks like I'll probably be checking this movie out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Loved the 1st movie as well. Haven't read the books but have been inclined to do so. I just liked how believable they did the whole "secret agent" thing. It just makes you wonder, are there really people out there with just extreme skills like that? So aware of their surroundings, physically quick and dominant, so well trained to blend in despite various cultures. That's just amazing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 The first movie was an excellent surprise, & I'll be seeing the sequel for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 I was certainly rather taken with the first film I must admit. Well above average in all departments really. I like the Bourne Supremacy trailer a lot, it's all looking nice and consistent in relation to its predecessor (good to have John Powell back for the score), plus more Julia Stiles is always a good thing. Disappointed that Doug Liman isn't helming it, though. He and Damon seemed to buck the studio's typically asinine pressures. I wouldn't worry. Liman is acting as one of the executive producers on the sequel I believe, but Paul Greengrass is an excellent British director (and writer incidentally, though he didn't write the screenplay for this). If you've never seen Bloody Sunday I seriously recommend it [it got a good DVD release from Paramount]. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEBGood Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Who wrote the books? Are they worth reading before I see the movies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Robert Ludlum wrote 3 books in The Bourne series: Identity, Supremacy and Ultimatum. He died in 2001, so don't expect any others (unless his estate hires out another writer, a la John Gardner's James Bond series). I haven't read them, but each of his 21 books has been a best-seller, so they probably don't suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEBGood Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Thanks for the info....and I like the avatar...I mean, no I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Downloading the trailer now. :tu: I loved the 1st film. I never read the books, but will someday soon. What woried me about the 1st film when I saw the trailer was Matt Damon. I just never saw him as a Secret Agent type character. After watching the film on DVD, I was way wrong. He was perfect for the role. I for one am looking forward to more Bourne films. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Originally posted by RingWraith@May 11 2004, 12:55 PM What woried me about the 1st film when I saw the trailer was Matt Damon. I just never saw him as a Secret Agent type character. After watching the film on DVD, I was way wrong. He was perfect for the role. That was kind of why he worked so well, though - he seemed completely 'normal' up until he suddenly disarmed two guards before he'd even had time to think about what he was doing. I really liked the film, because you had spies actually spying, rather than acting like a one-man SEAL team (this means you, EON Productions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covak Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Ouuu, nice. This is the first I've heard of a Bourne Supremacy movie, and after that trailer I'm very excited! I loved the three Bourne books and was pleasantly surprised by the first movie. Who wrote the books? Are they worth reading before I see the movies? The books are so different, I don't think it matters if you read them before or after. Same basic premise, but quite a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEBGood Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I need a good book now. Are they quick reads? If so, I'll read the first one, then rent the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Originally posted by adamsappel@May 10 2004, 03:28 PMRobert Ludlum wrote 3 books in The Bourne series: Identity, Supremacy and Ultimatum. He died in 2001, so don't expect any others (unless his estate hires out another writer, a la John Gardner's James Bond series). The Bourne Legacy by Eric Von Lustbader Veteran thriller maestro Lustbader (Black Heart, etc.) seizes the reins of Robert Ludlum's bestselling Jason Bourne series, proving that even Ludlum's death can't stop the ex-CIA operative. ... It's a hearty serving of meat and potatoes action adventure, just the sort of fare that both Ludlum's and Lustbader's fans relish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRon Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 I really liked the bourne identity, looks like a great follow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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