 Part of a 3-Movie Boxed Set Get ready for non-stop action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and spectacular chase sequences with everyone's favorite assassin in The Bourne Trilogy! Matt Damon is Jason Bourne, an elite government agent determined to outwit and outmaneuver anyone who stands in the way of his finding out the secrets of his mysterious past. Follow his explosive, action-packed adventures in three blockbuster films from one of the most popular series of all time: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. Loaded with hours of bonus features, The Bourne Trilogy is the complete Bourne experience for movie fans everywhere! The Bourne Identity Academy Award Winner Matt Damon stars in this explosive, action-packed hit filled with incredible fight sequences. Found with two bullets in his back, Jason Bourne discovers he has the skills of a very dangerous man and no memory of his violent past. Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, he discovers the deadly truth: he's an elite government agent, a $30 million weapon the government no longer trusts. Now this top operative is the government's number one target in this super-charged, thrill-a-minute spectacular loaded with "Non-stop action!" (Bill Zwecker, FOX-TV) The Bourne Supremacy They should have left him alone. Academy Award winner Matt Damon is back as expert assassin Jason Bourne in this stunning, non-stop action hit. Fuelled by awesome fight scenes and some of the most breathtaking chase sequences ever filmed, it's a state-of-the-art espionage thriller that explodes into action and never lets up! The Bourne Ultimatum Matt Damon returns as highly trained assassin Jason Bourne, who is on the hunt for the agents who stole his memory and true identity. With a new generation of skilled CIA operatives tracking his every move, Bourne is in a non-stop race around the globe as he finally learns the truth behind his mysterious past. Loaded with incredible fight and chase sequences, it's the exhilarating movie with "mind-blowing action" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) that you can't afford to miss! Storyline: (The Bourne Supremacy) After escaping from the emotional and physical pain he previously encountered. Jason Bourne and his girlfriend Marie begin a new life as far away as possible. But when an assassination attempt on Bourne goes horribly wrong, Bourne must re-enter the life he wanted to leave behind, in order to find out the truth why they are still after him. Written by Film_Fan Reviewer's Note: (The Bourne Supremacy) Reviewed by Kenneth Brown, January 24, 2010 -- After co-authoring an autobiography that elicited the wrath of the British government, filmmaker Paul Greengrass attracted international acclaim with Bloody Sunday, a project that began as a television movie but soon earned its way into the Berlin Film Festival and Sundance (winning a prestigious award at each stop). It wasn't long before Hollywood came calling, budding franchise in hand. He accepted, then proceeded to do the last thing fans of The Bourne Identity expected: change the tone, tenor, and intensity of their beloved series debut. The criticism his Bourne Supremacy received in various circles was inevitable -- some complained about his use of hand-held cameras, others about his emphasis on character over plot, still others about his film being burdened with too much plot -- but the simultaneous praise and rave reviews it nevertheless garnered were well deserved. Further steeping mainstay Jason Bourne in reality, injecting kinetic energy into every shot and scene, and aggressively exploring the dark depths of his protagonist's fragmented mind, Greengrass produced a brazen evolution of the Bourne mythos; one I consider to be the most captivating, satisfying, and fully realized film of the trilogy. After finding some measure of peace with the newfound love of his life (Franka Potente), former CIA assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is thrust back into the fray after being accused of murdering two agents working in Berlin. Determined to expose the real killers and clear his name, Bourne goes on the offensive, using a manhunt a diligent CIA Deputy Director named Pamela Landy (Joan Allen) initiates to gather the intelligence he needs. It doesn't take him long to figure out that the whole mess traces back to Operation Treadstone; yep, the same secret project whose skilled assassins tried and failed to eliminate him in The Bourne Identity. While he thought Treadstone had been shut down and its operatives disbanded, it seems someone is still pulling the strings and giving orders. As he winds his way up the chain, he has to contend with Landy and her search, deal with the interference of a high-ranking CIA official (Brian Cox), survive the attacks of a number of assailants (Karl Urban and Marton Csokas among them), and gain viable information from a low-level Treadstone agent (Julia Styles). More importantly, he has to come to terms with the formative events of his career (that he still can't remember) and try to understand who or what he once was. While there are some who complain that The Bourne Supremacy merely rehashes the upbeats and beatdowns of The Bourne Identity, Greengrass' film couldn't be more different. When director Doug Liman introduced Bourne, the once-and-future amnesic superspy was a shell of a man. Sure, Ludlum's titular hero quickly proved himself to be both capable and calculating, but Jason spent his first outing on the run, scrambling to uncover his identity, learn the rules of an intangible game, and best any assassin who came gunning for his head. Greengrass delivers a more settled, more stable Bourne; a relentless, preemptive weapon who alters the game to his liking and manipulates each player into whatever position he deems fit. Though self-discovery remains a central focus of the story, Jason all but abandons his quest for identity in favor of one for penance; for some semblance of redemption. His is a wounded spirit suffering from the sting of long-forgotten sins it can't hope to remember. Sure, the madness and mysteries that emerge are extensions of his past, but the majority of Jason's time is spent looking forward, his eyes transfixed on a goal he steadily defines as he pieces together clues pointing to a greater conspiracy. Even when he gains the upper hand, the story continues on, serving up an emotional climax that supersedes any car chase, explosion, or gunfight Greengrass could have selected to cap his endgame. In many ways, The Bourne Supremacy is obsessed with the internal mechanics of those who dwell in a deadly world. By contrast, The Bourne Identity is more akin to a traditional spy-vs-spy lark; one that examines the journey of its repentant killer more than the nature of his wandering soul. But it's Greengrass' unruly cameras -- unsettled and impenitent as they are -- that lend urgency to Bourne's mission, momentum to his plight, and volatility to his trials; it's the director's disregard for traditional filmmaking techniques that make his seemingly erratic vision so arresting; it's his actors' willingness to sacrifice vanity in service of character and tone that makes their performances so resonant. Conventional shots are few and far between. Greengrass simply captures chases and conversations as they naturally unfold (something Liman experimented with in The Bourne Identity but never fully embraced). His cameras dart about a panicked room, hurtle through an angry crowd, bob and weave between combatants, shake and rattle in the front seat of a rickety car, all in a concerted effort to immerse viewers in the action and intrigue spilling out of their screens. It's a visceral, absorbing tool Greengrass uses to great effect, oftentimes in surprising ways. Likewise, Damon and his castmates spring to life, delivering startling, deceptively complex performances I could devote an entire review to dissecting. Unshackled from the telltale blocking and meticulous framing that tends to dampen the flow of a scene, the actors are able to divert their complete attention to the essence of the moment rather than the director's needs or the cinematographer's demands. Without having to worry about catching the perfect light, slinking into the shadiest shadow, entering or exiting a scene in just the right way, or barreling down a flight of stairs in a manner suited to the shot at hand, they're given the unique opportunity to tackle each obstacle as naturally and sincerely as possible. The end result speaks for itself. The Bourne Supremacy doesn't adhere to any specific genre; it's too cerebral to be an actioner, too explosive to be a drama, too restrained to be a thriller, too grounded to be a spy spree, and far too ruthless to wrap everything up in a neat-n-tiny bow by film's end. Blood is spilled and rage ensues, adversaries are uncovered and potential allies are identified, but Bourne's ultimate solace is found in the last place he expects. Through it all, Greengrass' prowess as a filmmaker and ingenuity as an artist make Supremacy an electrifying jolt to the senses that shouldn't be brushed aside or shrugged off. It certainly isn't for everyone, but it's certainly for me. A riveting evolution in every way, The Bourne Supremacy is a pulse-pounding actioner and a cerebral spy thriller. While it has divided franchise fans into two camps -- those who appreciate director Paul Greengrass' frenetic visual style and those who need to pop two Excedrin Migraine capsules every time they look at the screen -- those who adore everything his intensity brings to the Bourne series will find Supremacy to be nothing short of a masterstroke. It's even better on Blu-ray. Universal's release boasts an exceptional video transfer, a remarkable DTS-HD Master Audio track, and a number of high-quality special features. Casual fans and diehards will be thoroughly pleased with their purchase. Cast Notes: Bourne Identity -- Matt Damon (Jason Bourne), Franka Potente (Marie), Chris Cooper (Conklin), Clive Owen (The Professor), Brian Cox (Ward Abbott), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Wombosi), Gabriel Mann (Zorn), Walton Goggins (Research Tech), Josh Hamilton (Research Tech), Julia Stiles (Nicolette), Orso Maria Guerrini (Giancarlo [as Orso Maria-Guerrini]), Tim Dutton (Eamon), Denis Braccini (Picot), Nicky Naude (Castel), David Selburg (Marshall). Cast Notes: The Bourne Supremacy -- 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), Marton Csokas (Jarda), Tom Gallop (Tom Cronin), John Bedford Lloyd (Teddy), Ethan Sandler (Kurt), Michelle Monaghan (Kim), Karel Roden (Gretkov), Tomas Arana (Martin Marshall), Oksana Akinshina (Irena Neski). Cast Notes: The Bourne Ultimatum -- Matt Damon (Jason Bourne [also archive footage]), Julia Stiles (Nicky Parsons), David Strathairn (Noah Vosen), Scott Glenn (Ezra Kramer), Paddy Considine (Simon Ross), Édgar Ramírez (Paz), Albert Finney (Dr. Albert Hirsch), Joan Allen (Pam Landy), Tom Gallop (Tom Cronin), Corey Johnson (Wills), Daniel Brühl (Martin Kreutz), Joey Ansah (Desh), Colin Stinton (Neal Daniels), Dan Fredenburgh (Jimmy), Lucy Liemann (Lucy). --- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (ad-ih-WALL-ay ack-in-NOY-yay og-BAH-zhay) --- IMDb Rating (11/11/09): 7.6/10 from 93,614 users
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