good movie, but very different from the book

Rating: 7/10 (13 July 2005)

First, what I liked about the movie: Matt Damon is absolutely perfect in the Bourne character. The story is interesting and complex, and way better than most action movies. What I did not like: POSSIBLE SPOILER: Having read all of the Bourne series books, I was disappointed that they chose to significantly change the personality of Bourne. In the books, BOURNE IS NOT A KILLER. While I do not object to changing the story, changing the basic personality of the main character seems wrong to me. I much preferred the 'original' Bourne.
That said, if one has not read the books, or just forgets about them and just thinks of this as a different character - Bourne II? - then the movie is well done and enjoyable. Do they plan any more of the Bourne series?