The Bourne Identity Has Great Story

Rating: 10/10 (8 November 2011)

The Bourne Identity is a spy film that was loosely based on Robert Ludlum's novel of the same title. It stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, an amnesiac attempting to discover his true identity amidst a clandestine conspiracy within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It also stars Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox and Julia Stiles. This film is the first in the Bourne film series, being followed by The Bourne Supremacy,and The Bourne Ultimatum.The fourth movie, The Bourne Legacy, is scheduled for release in July 2012.The film was directed by Doug Liman and adapted for the screen by Tony Gilroy and William Blake Herron.
The Bourne Identity starts as Jason Bourne,a barely alive amnesiac with a pair of bullet wounds in his back, pulled from the Mediterranean by Italian fishermen. Bourne's only clue to his own identity is a bank account number etched on a capsule implanted in his body. He quickly finds the Zurich bank where money, a gun, and a few identification documents await, but after he's pursued by security goons at the American consulate, Bourne realizes he can trust no one and offers a German gypsy named Marie ten thousand dollars for a ride to Paris. Encountering more professional killers bent on his destruction, Bourne discovers that he possesses a surprising degree of skill in combat, martial arts, and linguistics -- handy talents that clearly indicate his past includes work as a spy and assassin, but for whom? With Marie's reluctant help, Bourne edges closer to the truth, something CIA officials want concealed at all costs.
The Bourne Identity is not just an ordinary spy thriller.It is first- rate with grit and lots of intrigue.It is a movie that that showcases stunning visuals, great acting and a story that will keep you engaged and absorbed from start to finish.Matt Damon tries his best and delivers in his performance as Jason Bourne.
Overall,The Bourne Identity is an action film whose primary focus is on on character and interesting story.