Not nearly as good as the first one.

Rating: 6/10 (3 February 2005)

It's hard to evaluate a sequel without referring to the original film. In most cases, it seems the original is the better film. Maybe that's because of unfair expectations, or maybe it's difficult for the actors to get back into character, or maybe it's the storyline and script. Who knows. In the case of the Bourne films, it's probably all of the above, and maybe more, but the first one is by far the better of the two films.
I thought there was a lot to like about the Bourne Identity. The acting was solid, the storyline was very interesting, and it was a very enjoyable film, and the sequel just doesn't match it. In fact, I'd be willing to say that there isn't much difference between the Bourne Supremacy and any other random summertime action flick. It was flat, and it had far too much emphasis on the chase and action scenes. The script wasn't as good, and the characters were not nearly as interesting. At times, the storyline was too predictable and cliché.
In summary, the Bourne Supremacy is fine as an action film, but as a follow-up to the Bourne Identity, it was not very good. I'm glad I saved myself the money and didn't see it in the theater.