much better than the book, trust me

Rating: Null/10 (8 October 2002)

I just read another reader review stating that 'the Bourne Identity' was an inferior movie to 'Spy Game', and also heavily influenced by the Brad Pitt/Robert Redford Schlock-fest.
But believe me, that reviewer was about as wrong as it is humanly possible to be. The Bourne Identity is fun, exciting, and totally enjoyable. I really liked the relationship between Marie and Jason, and the fight scenes were cool. That other review reckoned that the Bourne Identity borrowed heavily from The Matrix, again this is a crock. In fact, this is one of the first action movies in a long while not to do so. The action in this movie was believable, as was Marie's response to such extreme violence. This I found to be very refreshing, there's too many movies where innocent people have little or no response to witnessing insane acts of violence.
Anyway, I read the Ludlum book after seeing the movie, and I honestly prefer the movie. Jason and Marie's relationship is more believable, and whereas the movie is taught and exciting, the book becomes boring and predictable.
I used to prefer Ben Affleck to Matt, but this movie has led me to change teams. Matt rocks, and he also loves Australian Beer. What a charger!