![]() ![]() And though Greengrass pulled together an extraordinary cast of movie stars and Oscar winners, he offers them one-dimensional characters, atrociously lame dialogue, and claustrophobic cinematography in place of genuine drama. The return of "Supremacy" and "Ultimatum" director Paul Greengrass was supposed to herald a return to form for the franchise. Notably, Tony Gilroy, who had a hand in writing "The Bourne Identity," "The Bourne Supremacy," "The Bourne Ultimatum" and the Jeremy Renner-fronted "The Bourne Legacy," has nothing to do with this sloppy screenplay that checks off far-flung locations, but never bothers to give its characters dimension. ![]() ![]() While the first three "Bourne" films offered tight narratives of intrigue and personal stakes, "Jason Bourne" feels every step their pale imitation. But this thread has absolutely nothing to do with Bourne's, and its insertion feels like haphazard filler at best. There's also a subplot about a Mark Zuckerberg-like tech genius (Riz Ahmed), who doesn't want to allow the agency access to his system, because he values the privacy of his users. But an up-and-coming agent (Alicia Vikander) hopes to help Bourne reconnect to his past, and re-enlist in the CIA. CIA director Robert Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) is determined to bring him down for good with the help of a nameless assassin (Vincent Cassel). ![]() But Bourne is pulled back into the CIA's spotlight when Nicky Parson (Julia Stiles) is caught hacking their black operation files. "Jason Bourne" picks up with its titular spy adrift in underground boxing matches, where he swiftly defeats his burly opponents, then dashes off into the shadows. After three hit movies, a failed spinoff, and nearly a decade since he reprised the role of reluctant assassin, Matt Damon returns with "Jason Bourne." But considering the half-hearted mess delivered in place of a stirring sequel, you'll wish he hadn't. ![]()
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