A different trajectory from the book...

Rating: 9/10 (2 August 2004)

***SPOILER ALERT***
I never read the books until after I saw the first movie. There was quite a bit of difference between the book and the movie, but there was also quite a bit of similarity. Having said that, this 2nd installment - with the death of Maria - takes a completely different turn, and the similarities to the book are for the most gone. Bourne's relationship with Maria was motivational for the character to keep going on, and now that she is gone, he is a completely different character.
I don't see anyway that the 3rd movie will be recognizable as a growth from the same soil as the Ludlum books, and I could see where fans of the books might be disappointed. So it seems to me that fans of the books who are purists are the ones who will vote this movie lower.
I think that this new direction brings with it new possibilities. Not worse or better, but definitely different. And I thought the books were great, but I look forward to seeing where this new direction might lead.
I just hope we don't have to wait as long for the "Ultimatum."