Jason Bourne

The last Bourne film was out in theatres when I was a sophomore, I still recall how I considered it the greatest movie released back in Summer. It was an ideal way to conclude the series with Jason Bourne going out on top. It didn’t seem like there was any requirement to keep making Bourne films, and so when I learned there was a film in the making with Matt Damon, I thought, that’s cool but do we really need this? To answer my question, Jason Bourne, while being implemented this movie was indeed a sight to watch, but in my opinion, there was no actual need to make that.

For the past decade, Jason Bourne (Damon is still visually stunning) has kept in seclusion in Greece fighting illegally. Until now, he has earned a living by battling on the streets. He has been discovered by Nicky Parsons ( a returning Julia Stiles once more making the decision to leave the cocoon she built around herself) his former companion. When Nicky tells him that the agency that took him years to dismantle has come up with another program akin to the one he worked for, Jason figures it is time to exit the world for good and protect the world, before it is too late.

Let me start by saying that I enjoyed this film a great deal. Bourne has always been popular for its exhilarating car chases, and bone crushing fight sequences, and this one is no different at all. Who does not look awesome, for example, while Damon is racing on a motorcycle on a crowded street, on the run from the antagonist? The climactic car chase is probably one of the best I’ve seen in years and Bourne’s hand to hand combat with Vincent Cassel’s character simply called The Asset hits and is entertaining at the same time in a very unusual and straightforward manner.

In tandem with the previous films, the hand to hand combat movements are devoid of background chords, the only sometimes audible sounds are the men’s grunts and bodies colliding together which rendered me a more than a couple of oohs. And, of course, as always, there are a few particularly exciting moments which allow the audience to imagine that this is a movie about Bourne.

Having been raised watching this particular show, I must say that it is a treat to finally get to watch it after such a long time. Even though this show is now in its fourth or you could argue its fifth season, it still manages to surprise and shock you with the intricate plot twists that one would not expect.

It’s interesting to watch the actors and they all do a good job in selling it. Compared to the previous seasons, Stiles gets a lot more action and it was refreshing to finally see her get up and fight for herself. Tommy Lee Jones (who looks much older than he did before) has a disconcerting ability to stare people down and, as for the latest inclusion into the crew, Alicia Vikander, she is incredibly sexy to the point of being irritating and while she doesn’t quite get to the extent of capability that Nicky has to him, she is still to be alright, alright, alright. The real star of this movie however should be of no surprise to anyone that it’s once again Damon whom I have a hunch carries it on his back with little effort.

He has always been the strongest point of each of these films and I think the reason people keep coming back to watch these movies ten years after they have started is because of him and the performance that he is has crafted. Although he himself is starting to aged a little, he still appears and fights just as great as he did 16 years ago in the first movie.

My sole grievance regarding the film was stated earlier, wherein I felt like there was absolutely no rationale as to why this movie was required. More than anything else, the movie Just seemed like Bourne was going through mid-life crisis and instead of buying a sports car, single handedly took down a couple of corrupt CIA agents. I wouldn’t be too shocked if I was told that one day Damon was just bored out of his mind and called up the director of the movie, Paul Greengrass, saying, “Hey Paul, I am kind of dull today, would you want to be shooting another Bourne movie?” Then Paul would say, “Sure I have nothing planned, so yeah why not.”

Paul Greengrass said that ‘Jason Bourne’ is a true anime and a tribute not only to the character but to his loyal fans who have always been there. As the credits began rolling, it was a cacophony of hooting and clapping as people started coming out of the theatre. I am willing to bet you that if I was to catch this movie once again, I would have a much wider smile than the very first time.

To conclude, although it is not as good as the third entry, “Jason Bourne” is an exciting, fun action packed spy thriller which was better than many sequels released this year.

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