Great book, terrible movie.

Rating: 1/10 (1 July 2002)

I am a huge fan of Robert Ludlum, and have read many of his books, The Bourne Identity being my favorite. I didn't go into the theater expecting the film to follow the book exactly, but this movie didn't follow the book AT ALL. They got the title right, and amnesia, and a bank account in Zurich, but that's about it. Gone was the intrigue and the suspense, and even the arch villain. If you're looking for a great spy yarn, READ The Bourne Identity. If you're looking for a dime-a-dozen action flick with no substance, SEE The Bourne Identity.