Simply Amazing

Rating: Null/10 (4 February 2003)

This movie, shot mainly in Switzerland and France, was one of the few movies I've seen that lives up to it's billing from it's days as a book. I am more impressed with Matt Damon each time I see him in a new movie. I think that he brings Jason Bourne to life very effectively. The movie flows quite nicely, was well edited and well shot. I'm sure it was difficult filming in Switzerland in the winter, and quite difficult filming in Paris as well. The director makes it look flawless. Franka Potente, who I believe is a real hidden gem as an actress, proves once again that she has global appeal and that her effective performance in the movie "Blow" was no fluke. What I really enjoyed about The Bourne Identity was the action sequences. For some reason, most Hollywood movies over-do these parts of the film to compensate for a weak story. The Bourne Identity doesn't rely on them at all, as the story would probably flow just fine without them, however they are well acted, well choreographed, yet not the focus of the film. I personally hope that there is a sequel.
Perfect score.