Greengrass ups the style of this remarkable franchise.

Rating: 9/10 (9 January 2008)

One of the few instances of a sequel being superior to it's original. The Bourne Supremacy increases the action and deepens the story that the original mastered. The action is much grittier, crisp and natural. The performances are the same, notably Damon's who fine tunes his amnesia into a sense of dedicated revenge. Joan Allen was perfectly casted in a performance made to rival Brian Cox's commanding drive. Joan Allen really commands the screen every time she is on, much like she does in every role. She was prefect for the part. The car chase is the greatest I've ever seen. It's wonderfully authentic and realistic. Paul Greengrass was perfect for directing this film. His gritty, hand-held style makes it feel like you are there watching the action occur, most notably performed during the fight between Bourne and the last Treadstone assassin with the magazine. Julia Stiles' wonderful performance should also be mentioned. My only big complaint is that Karl Urban butchers Russian whenever he speaks it, getting most of his lines wrong. Still the epitome of the espionage thriller and one of the best films of the packed 2004.