Finally, better than the book

Rating: 8/10 (17 May 2008)

I read all his books. In fact, I read the Bourne series again before the first movie hit the streets. The movies are better and the last is to my mind the best of all.
The first installment flawlessly combined the requirements of laying down the basic story line with plenty of action and, most importantly, making sure we cared about the main characters. It was the perfect stew for the spy intrigue-action movie guy. The best of the series.
The second installment advanced the story and finally resolved things undone in the first movie. I had no idea where the third installment would go, since the films had long since abandoned the story arc of the novels. But, I thought the second installment the best of the series.
So, I was not only surprised, but pleasantly surprised by the force delivered by the last film. Its complicated storyline unwinds just slowly enough to keep your attention focused and the non-stop action keeps your viscera wholly alive. What else could you ask for from a smart action movie? The best of all of them.
The only thing I felt bad about at the movie's end was all those wasted Bond movies. How could they have gotten it so wrong when these guys showed just how easy it could be?