The Bourne Ultimatum - 8/3/07
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Originally Posted by bhk
You forgot breasts.
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Originally Posted by smw356
After how bad they butchered The Bourne Supremacy this sounds like a really bad idea.
Let's see more Bourne films. The Bourne Supremacy was great. Lots thought it got lost in its own twists, and I can understand that, but I still think it's brilliant.
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Come on Bourne Supremacy had a trite screenplay that was so loosely adapted that it did complete disservice to Ludlum and the characters he created. The one thing it did have going for it was it didnt rely on special effects. Damon plays the Jason Bourne character well, and the throwback to 60-70s style thrillers is refreshin, but the creative team developing it in both story and visual composition is absolutely horrid. Its so backwards to adapt a novel by tossing out 90% of the novel and keeping a few names and plot lines that tie it to The Bourne Identity and then replace the good stuff you ripped out with complete garbage. Ludlum is rolling over in his fucking grave.
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Originally Posted by DonnachaOne
Ludlum wrote the book. Gilroy wrote the movie. I'm fine with how they handle it.
Let's see more Bourne films. The Bourne Supremacy was great. Lots thought it got lost in its own twists, and I can understand that, but I still think it's brilliant.
Let's see more Bourne films. The Bourne Supremacy was great. Lots thought it got lost in its own twists, and I can understand that, but I still think it's brilliant.
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I only read "The Bourne Identity," but I vastly preferred the movie version. I never read "Supremacy" but I can't believe that opinion is going to change, so I say bring on more Bourne.
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Originally Posted by smw356
Come on Bourne Supremacy had a trite screenplay that was so loosely adapted that it did complete disservice to Ludlum and the characters he created. The one thing it did have going for it was it didnt rely on special effects. Damon plays the Jason Bourne character well, and the throwback to 60-70s style thrillers is refreshin, but the creative team developing it in both story and visual composition is absolutely horrid. Its so backwards to adapt a novel by tossing out 90% of the novel and keeping a few names and plot lines that tie it to The Bourne Identity and then replace the good stuff you ripped out with complete garbage. Ludlum is rolling over in his fucking grave.
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Originally Posted by smw356
Come on Bourne Supremacy had a trite screenplay that was so loosely adapted that it did complete disservice to Ludlum and the characters he created. The one thing it did have going for it was it didnt rely on special effects. Damon plays the Jason Bourne character well, and the throwback to 60-70s style thrillers is refreshin, but the creative team developing it in both story and visual composition is absolutely horrid. Its so backwards to adapt a novel by tossing out 90% of the novel and keeping a few names and plot lines that tie it to The Bourne Identity and then replace the good stuff you ripped out with complete garbage. Ludlum is rolling over in his fucking grave.
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A franchise? I don't know. I mean how far can they take this storyline without repeating themselves at some point? You know he'll kick ass. You know the CIA will be involved.
It's almost like watching Jack Bauer in 24 every season.
It's almost like watching Jack Bauer in 24 every season.
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I liked the books. Maybe they can bring in a Jackal type character, or the Jackal character himself for Bourne. The cat and mouse Jackal/Bourne feud from the books was amazing and could translate to some good movies IMO.
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Originally Posted by DoubleDownAgain
No offense, but I could give a rats arse how it compared to the book.
Bring it on.
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Originally Posted by rw2516
You mean like James Bond? 

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I quit comparing movies to novels years ago. As long as they can keep Damon on board and continue to use good directors - sounds good to me.
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If it came down to it, I would be in line for Ultimatum before Casino Royale.
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If it came down to it, I would be in line for Ultimatum before Casino Royale.
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Originally Posted by HN
i'm all for it. however, less use (or even none) of the shaky cam used in Supremacy would be great 

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Originally Posted by rw2516
Don't know if it's true, but I've read rumors EON is ditching the old Bond formula/style and that Casino Royale will be similar to the style of the Bourne films. Just have to wait and see.
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From: Sand Point
I guess since they don't follow the books anyway, they can keep on going, but would Damon really want to play the part for seven or so movies?
The Bourne Psychology?
The Bourne Biology?
The Bourne Transparency?
The Bourne Nobility?
The Bourne Idiosyncrasy?
The Bourne Bovinity Divinity?
Bourne, Actually?
The Bourne Psychology?
The Bourne Biology?
The Bourne Transparency?
The Bourne Nobility?
The Bourne Idiosyncrasy?
The Bourne Bovinity Divinity?
Bourne, Actually?
#73
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Matt Damon usually does a pretty good job of picking his roles. If the franchise runs stale I'm sure Damon will call it quits.
The first film was good, the second was above average and both were refreshing to see. I'm all for more Bourne films (although stopping at three would be just fine with me as well)
The first film was good, the second was above average and both were refreshing to see. I'm all for more Bourne films (although stopping at three would be just fine with me as well)
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Originally Posted by dhmac
The less Nausea-Cam, the better.
I would watch more Bourne movies, no problem. More Stiles would be nice, as well.
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Love, love, love the Bourne movies. I'm down for as many as they'll throw out there, as long as Damon stays on as Bourne.
Some of the best action movies I've seen come out recently.
= J
Some of the best action movies I've seen come out recently.
= J



