Just so much bizziness.

Rating: 7/10 (22 January 2003)

"The Bourne Identity" is a typical Hollywired megabuck supertinselized by-the-numbers mechanical overhyped product which tells its tale of an amnesiac superspy guy (Damon) who has to find out who he is while trying to woo a babe and avoid a bunch of assassins and assorted cops, etc. out to get him. This very busy film does nothing to distinguish itself; has no soul or personality and very little heart; is one contrived scene after another; borders on sci-fi with too much unreal techno-junk; and takes itself much too seriously. If you listen to the music you'll get a sense of import which far exceeds the on-screen nonsense. On the up side, however, the film sports a good cosmopolitan cast, features good locations and technicals, and is slick and polished with enough style to be an entertaining no-brainer for action junkies. (B-)
Note - It was nice seeing Stiles keeping her mouth shut, Potente standing still, Cox speaking with an American accent, and Cooper in a lead role in a major flick.