An enjoyable action thriller "Bourne" out of the previous movies of the series.

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2018)

Let me make it clear: there are two ways in which you can possibly check out this film -
Either as something at par with the previous films of the series or as a standalone film.
If you're watching it expecting something as great as the previous Bourne movies, then this film might not just impress you, because it misses not just the magic of writing but even Bourne himself (and this is no spoiler). Jeremy Renner is a very good actor who plays Aaron Cross brilliantly, but just don't expect another Jason Bourne; You'll get a first Aaron Cross.
And that's something great.
If you're watching it as a standalone film, then you might not be disappointed, but due to some continuity and better understanding reasons, it IS recommended to watch the previous movies. Anyways, the film has been shot very well. If there's something this film has at par with the previous movies, then it's undoubtedly the action. All action sequences are mindblowing and exhilarating, especially the chase sequence in the climax: it was really AWESOME!
The film however disappoints on the editing front. The first 30 minutes are painfully slow with just a few good shots and scenery. The screenplay is a little convoluted during this time, and it requires a lot of patience to wait for something exciting to happen. The previous Bourne movies were gripping right from the beginning, and this doesn't happen with this one. But right after the first 30 minutes are over, you get exactly what you'd have wished for: explosive action sequences and thrills. From here, the film goes almost right till the end.
THE BOURNE LEGACY is an enjoyable action thriller "Bourne" out of the previous films of the series, and with its excellent action sequences proves to be an energetic action thriller worth watching. I hope Jason Bourne and Aaron Cross meet in future. What will that movie be called, then? THE BOURNE EXCELLENCY, I guess.