The Whole Series is Supreme

Rating: 10/10 (1 December 2012)

The Bourne Supremacy really wasn't the best of the three and screams "bridge movie." That being said, it was still an over-the-top exciting, thrilling, action-packed (boy, do I sound like someone who wants his quotes on the movie poster) film with above-par acting, suspense, intrigue and mind-blowing cinematography. Even though I call it, and it really is, a bridge movie between The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Ultimatum it's still highly recommended. While 'Identity' really is a standalone film, Supremacy sets the scene/mood: (no spoiler, as not only does it take place in the first 15 minutes, it's the basis for the last two sequels) Bourne is living in India with his love from the first film, Marie, who gets killed and Bourne is thrown out of semi-retirement to continue his amnesia-breaking quest, seek revenge and undercover the conspiracy of his beginning. Along the way, he's all over the globe, as is the CIA who believes he's part of an assassination and must be shut down, permanently. The best part is they introduce a new important character (of many) to the series: Pam Landy, played perfectly by the great Joan Allen, one of my all-time favorite actresses. She steals every scene she's in and enormously enhances the film and plot. Not to overshadow Damon, who continues to do wonders for his action-packed career builder role of Bourne. Sure, you'll have to suspend your disbelief, but what the (new) director brings to the table is a ton of action, feeling, heart and a true spy thriller not seen in years. True, Identity holds the honor of the best of the trilogy, and Ultimatum is oodles better, you still have to see Supremacy to get a better understanding of Bourne's mission.