Realism makes for the best spy movie ever.

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2003)

I always love reading the reviews of holier-than-tho people who use this medium and their thesaurus to downgrade people around them. Instead of giving their opinion and letting you have yours, they insist on insinuating you must be an idiot if you like a film they don't. Well this idiot saw Bourne Identity 3 times in the theatre and enjoyed it more each time as did the people who accompanied me. Who cares if it wasn't like the book. Making movies is a business and the object is to appeal to as many people as possible. The box office results prove they were correct in every way. Finally a story with perfect pacing, likable characters and all without unbelievable scenerios that only excite the senses. I will buy this movie and be the first in line should sequels come about. I recommend this film highly (obviously) and urge you to see it and don't worry about the book. If you like the book, read it again. This is another version with other ideas that will stimulate the part of your brain that loves to say.."finally, something different."