Bourne (v.) - Brought into existence, with much regards to Matt Damon and Doug Liman

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2004)

One of the notable aspects of this mystery thriller is its good cast, with Matt Damon in the title role followed by Franka Potente and decent supporting roles by Oscar-winner Chris Cooper, the underrated Brian Cox and an underused Julia Stiles. Once again, Damon drives the film onward, playing an amnesiac well-equipped with wall scaling abilities of Spider-Man, martial arts moves of Bruce Lee, and the spy / driving skills of James Bond.
Cool, huh? Of course, there is a flip to that coin, as you will understand when you view the spectacle. Another aspect is the solid direction of Doug Liman, who kept that delicate balance of action and storytelling from veering too much to either side. The production also had good taste to film on location in Europe. Car chases and other brief yet vivid fights highlight the movie for those action fans and enough mystery in the script to keep those brain gears turning. Anyhow, it seems undeniable that Damon can act in comparison to his best friend, Ben Affleck and as long as there is good writing, ace casting, and decent directors (why didn't Liman stay on as director for the sequel?) to follow, I look forward to the next one.