One of finest big-budget thrillers in recent memory

Rating: 6/10 (26 September 2007)

This is a captivating sequel, it's a basic spy-thriller that doesn't flirt around with Hollywood's much beloved CGI effects and there's no funny punch-liners; this is a serious, straight-forward thriller that keeps it's money on its prize. Director Paul Greengrass adds the action licks with a fine touch, constantly whipping and twirling the cameras. And although the excitement is thriller gold, it is when Damon becomes shows the vulnerable and genuinely touching of his already-exposed agent that the movie truly catches fire (as in the first), Damon knows how to balance his rock-hard-action-hero with emotionally powerful acting in a brilliant way; and though it may be a risky way of making an action movie, Damon knows how to underplay his character through which he totally eschews movie star vanity. This is exciting and it's brimming with invention, and without no doubt the smartest spy-franchise around.