An excellent follow-up

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2008)

I was a bit worried that the sequel wouldn't be as good as the original ( as sometimes can be the case ) I was really pleased , however, to see that this film continued in the same vain as the first one.
I thought Franka Potenete's character in the "Identity" combined really well with Bourne in giving him more depth and I expected this to develop further , so I was a little disappointed that she wasn't in this one for very long.
I didn't think that there would be much room for the Bourne character to bring anything new in this sequel, however Damon's portrayal of the character is such that you just can't help but be gripped. It's like he's stepped up a gear for this film ( which I thought would be difficult considering how good he was in the " Identity" )
Julia Stiles puts in a good performance and she has more involvement than in the first film. The Joan Allen Character ( Pamela Landy ) works well to balance the so-far unquestioned pursuit of Bourne and makes the internal CIA conflict between herself and Brian Cox's character ( Ward ) make the plot more compelling as you're always wondering just how far Ward will be willing to go cover up the truth.
The action sequences in this film are just as good as the first film ( possibly better ) Also, although the filming style + camera movement may be a little too quick and "close up" for some people's taste. I loved it, it adds to the realism and in some scenes, almost makes you feel like your right there with the character ( well almost ) .
It's a shame that Marie ( Potente ) wasn't in it for long but I guess they decided it was necessary to for the plot development ( Bourne's extra motivation for revenge + seeking the truth etc )
This second film in the Bourne series continues to impress with great performances , gritty videography and a great soundtrack which also really contributes to the ambiance of the film. How on Earth didn't Matt Damon and Franka Potente ( Potente , more with regards to the "Identity" as she wasn't in this one for very long ) get more award nominations for the performances!???