A Little Legacy

Rating: 8/10 (8 August 2012)

The first Bourne trilogy transcends the action movie genre. They are fast and clever. Showing us the intense fist fights and exciting car chases in a new way. It's a remarkable thing. It's so remarkable, many action films intends to copy its style. This fourth movie, The Bourne Legacy, may not have Matt Damon in it but we are expecting it to have the legacy of the first three. Unfortunately, we don't get to see a lot of it, but by its slick direction, great performances, and thrilling set pieces, it made the film worth a ride.
The Bourne Legacy is straightforward to its storytelling, but unlike the first three, this is not quite swift. The exposition mostly leans on the dialogue. Disappointingly, it is not as action packed as the usual Bourne films. The action only shows up in some parts, but when it goes there, it becomes a lot more entertaining. They may be few but all of them are thrillingly exciting.
It could have been a little shorter, though. The runtime feels like a stretch. But thanks to the director and the actors for making sure that things won't go dull. Jeremy Renner has the looks of an action hero. Some will say he's just a generic bland actor but they didn't realize that there is a hidden talent in him. He can do more than just physicality. He actually gave more personality to his role. The director seem to slow things down, but he keeps the non-action scenarios gripping.
It's practically reasonable why some did not like The Bourne Legacy. The major reason is the element that made the series remarkable is rare in this film. We didn't see anything fast and ridiculous until the third act. But if you have more desire to know the other story behind The Bourne Ultimatum then this will keep you interested. In general, The Bourne Legacy is as gripping as the others. It's true that the main legacy of the series is little here, but if you are not concern about it then you'll think this as a decent blockbuster.