If Robert Ludlum were still alive, this would kill him.

Rating: Null/10 (2 February 2003)

Once again folks, a movie that doesn't hold a candle to the book it is supposedly based on. If you want to see a good adaptation of this book I suggest that you rent the Richard Chamberlain version.
First of all, though I am a huge fan of Matt Damon and he does a good job of acting in this movie, he is waaay too young to play the part of Jason Bourne, a seasoned CIA operative. If you are the type who just likes action for action's sake you will probably like the film. On the other hand, if you are a fan of Ludlum's intricate plots and character development you will cry like a baby.
The role of the female lead was completely butchered. A strong female lead was turned into an irrelevant dingbat. If you're just out for thrills, chills and spills more power to ya......but if you like a well told story, don't bother with this one. I'm glad I didn't blow money at the theatre on this one.