Bill Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 There are some films you want to watch over and over and then there those with complex and interwoven plots that you need to watch several times just so that your brain can make sense of it all. All three films in the Bourne trilogy for me certainly fell into this latter class but just when I thought that all the pieces of the jigsaw seemed to have fallen into place, up pops another film, the Bourne Legacy. When I heard that the new film had no Jason Bourne (Matt Daemon) in it, I wondered how the heck is that going to work out as it sounds like a Bond movie without a James Bond. As it turns out it wasn’t a problem because the new guy played a fellow agent fighting against the same web of conspiracy as Bourne did but with the story line focussing more on the geneticists that made him that way. The plot runs almost in parallel with the last film in the series with several cuts into the original but ultimately creating an entirely different outcome. Best film I’ve seen this year with action that makes James Bond look like a total wimp but if you’ve never seen the previous films, then you might just be left wondering a bit. http://www.thebournelegacy.com/ Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianR Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 i prefer the original books to the films. just a shame they never stuck to the original story or plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Brilliant series of films Bill, although I didn't think the last one was quite as good as the others, Matt Damon has made some brilliant movies, one of his earlier ones - "Rounders" (1998) where plays a reformed gambler is definitely worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 When's it on TV Bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 That all depends on whether you have the no frills freeview type TV or the all singing, all dancing sky/vigin Tv with all the whistles and bells on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Dunno, I got it from my son as a Christmas present along with a Blue-ray player. I missed out watching it when it was in the cinema and I don't subscribe to the movie channels so a well received present. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I taped the trilogy, and still find it something I can watch again and again; so hope this new sequel will be on TV asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just watched the "Ultimatum" (again!) - couple of questions: 1) Does the CIA really have that level of surveillance technology? 2) How does Jason travel around a world of CCTV and security checks, without even a disguise, without being picked up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 That's the magic that is Hollywood. If in the film the cia has that level of surveillance technology then you can bet it is probably better than shown as they don't have a tendency to reveal all. It is surprising the level of the surveillance equipment that is available even on the open market. A quick google on spy gadgets and you would be surprised what you can get your hands on. If he wore a disguise all the time then how would you know who was the "hero" of the piece, even in "real life" villains do not tend to wear disguises unless it is to rob a bank and even then not always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 So how does he keep getting through ports and airports Sid?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Don’t answer that Sid otherwise we’d have to eliminate the both of you. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Obs, really!, the Director organises it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Think osberver is getting too engrossed and begining to believe that the film is real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 So how does he keep getting through ports and airports Sid?! Ask any illegal immigrant. they seem to manage no problem Seen an article today that criminal gangs are charging illegal immigrants £1500.00 to get them OUT of Britain. Makes you wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Queenie, I just like films to have a modicum of fact about them - otherwise, I can't take them seriously. Noticed that one Sid: seems they're trying other EU Countries, so they can get an easier passport back as a naturalised Pole etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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