I actually really enjoyed it. I felt Jeremy Renner was a solid replacement for Matt Damon

Rating: 7/10 (30 August 2013)

This wasn't as good as the original three, but I wasn't expecting a whole lot when it was announced Jeremy Renner was taking over. To my pleasant surprise it stuck to the roots of the original three movies, and I wound up having fun with it. Tony Gilroy was a writer for the first three movies, so he knows what it takes. What really made Bourne Legacy were the potent action scenes, and some of the chase scenes really made my jaw drop. The one involving the motorcycle chase had me on the edge of my seat. That was really well done. What about Jeremy Renner? I thought he was excellent as Aaron Cross and made for a good replacement for Matt Damon. He is no stranger to action roles. Having prominent roles in Mission Impossible IV & The Avengers, he is no stranger in this regard. He is not only believable, but I had a blast watching him kick everybody's ass. Rachel Weisz is a favorite of mine, and she was very effective. Her chemistry with Renner was pretty good, and she was easy on the eyes as per usual. Stacy Keach is solid in support, as are Edward Norton & Scott Glenn. Joan Allen also returns in a small role. There are a few Jason Bourne mentions in this one, so he is not fully absent. Matt Damon doesn't appear at all in this one, though
Final Thoughts: It's pretty entertaining in all honesty, and has potential to turn into a solid franchise. I'd be more than happy if future sequels came out. Jeremy Renner's Aaron Cross is a potential money maker. I'd also love it if they made a sequel where Jason Bourne & Aaron Cross team up.
7.5/10