Standard Formula -->Disappointing

Rating: 5/10 (18 June 2002)

I went and saw The Bourne Identity on a hunch. The possibility that this action flick would offer something different from the ho-hum and drum of Hollywood to this point. I must admit the possibilities presented by the plot are numerous, but the script just failed to take advantage of them. Of course, we all knew how it was going to end up, before we even took our seats. Matt Damon was obviously going to be the amazing hero that we know and love him to be. Unfortunately, it was no Legend of Bagger Vance comeback, but we knew what we were getting ourselves into. My highest expectations lay in the realm of what would make this particular action film unique. I didn't find much. I had to moan out loud when the Bond-esque, and wholly gratuitous romance began. Granted, I have a soft spot for our sexy Lol(it)a, but I just didn't want this film to be a standard repitition of movies past. The ending was the biggest disappointment. It was just a bit too BLAH. I think the confrontation in the safe house was p*** poor, and left me longing for the excitement of the car chase that occurred way too early in the film. The movie was down hill from there...