Warning: Do Not Read the Book! --Just kidding

Rating: Null/10 (8 August 2004)

Contains Spoilers I read Bourne Supremacy the book before seeing the film. I got mix feelings about the film: a very satisfying movie but it would be a disappointment to those who read the book because the plot, the scene, the main character are all different. (Spoiler follows) For instance, David Webb the profession is already established at the beginning of the book while the film reveals it at the end; the oriental scenes of Hongkong, Macau, & China are completely replaced by European scenes Paris, Berlin, and Moscow; the international intrigue story line was completely replaced by a CIA $20M cover-up scam.
Also, I read ALL the comments in this thread. While I enjoyed and agreed with most of the things I read here and determined to come back for more again and again, I can't help but notice only few posts showed knowledge or even awareness of the Bourne book(s). And all those who read the book express some degree of disappointment, such as (spoiler follows) the early death of Maria. Does that mean we should not read the book before seeing the movie in general?
Robert Ludlum could be screaming "faul" from his grave. But who cares. I enjoyed the movie, specifically the car chase in Moscow and the beautiful scenery of Europe. I got my money's worth: $10 ticket, $15 popcorns, drink, and candy bars. I also earned my right to be among you guys.
Now I am anxiously waiting for the third installment: "Bourn Ultimatum."