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The Bourne Legacy -- 8/10/12 -- D: Gilroy S: Renner, Weisz, Norton, Allen

Old 12-02-09, 06:11 PM
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

I'm not enthused about a fourth Bourne if Greengrass isn't involved. I thought Identity was an extremely average action pic that coasted on the charisma of the players - but then Greengrass stepped in and made two of the most exciting action pictures in a long time. I thought each film was better than the last and the realism/brutality that his style brought to the table made Bourne something to get excited about. I really hope they don't get Liman back, I like his movies but that would be a huge step backwards IMO. Not sure where they should go from here...
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by mdc3000
I'm not enthused about a fourth Bourne if Greengrass isn't involved. I thought Identity was an extremely average action pic that coasted on the charisma of the players - but then Greengrass stepped in and made two of the most exciting action pictures in a long time. I thought each film was better than the last and the realism/brutality that his style brought to the table made Bourne something to get excited about. I really hope they don't get Liman back, I like his movies but that would be a huge step backwards IMO. Not sure where they should go from here...
I pretty much agree. Identity was good, nothing great but was cool. 2 and 3 were great for action espionage thriller flicks. I'm fine where it left off if Greengrass isn't involved.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Alfonso Cuaron for the win!

Better yet Peter Jackson.
Old 12-02-09, 07:22 PM
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

I think the only Cuaron film I've seen is HP3 (which was my favorite to date). Based on that, limited, exposure I don't feel like he'd be a good fit. I enjoyed Campbell for Goldeneye and Casino Royale. Interestingly, when Solace went the Bourne route for direction (read Greengrass style) I thought it took a step back; so I'd welcome Campbell to direct the next Bourne film.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by mdc3000
I'm not enthused about a fourth Bourne if Greengrass isn't involved. I thought Identity was an extremely average action pic that coasted on the charisma of the players - but then Greengrass stepped in and made two of the most exciting action pictures in a long time.
The way I see it is that Identity had the best exposition and character development of the trilogy while Ultimatum was the best in the action department. Supremacy has a good balance of the two.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

This franchise is a cash cow. No way is the series in "doubt" because Greengrass in no longer attached. And FWIW, even though I love him and his work, the first was my favorite.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by Superman07
I think the only Cuaron film I've seen is HP3 (which was my favorite to date).
You didn't see Children of Men?

I would definitely show up for a fourth Bourne film. Cuaron and Campbell are both good suggestions. Wouldn't mind seeing either of them at the helm.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

That'd be interesting if Cuaron took over. Campbell atm is busy with Green Lantern, no? So...that might not happen..depending on when the supposed release date for GL is to be..
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Also depends on what the supposed release date of Bourne 4 would be.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

I too wouldn't mind if Doug Liman returned. He can bookend the franchise and call it a day.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Yeah, the franchise is worth too much for Universal (who doesn't have much going outside of the Fast and Furious movies, which in itself doesn't have the same broad appeal or box office legs) to just drop it. Now, they will have to go the extra mile to get Damon on board, I'm sure, so that part will be interesting to see how it unfolds.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

As long as Tony Gilroy is writing the screenplay again, and Frank Marshall is back to produce, I don't see any reason why Bourne 4 couldn't be as good as the previous installments. There are plenty of good action directors out there.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Did Gilroy write the last one? If so, get a new screenwriter, too.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Did Gilroy write the last one? If so, get a new screenwriter, too.
Well, he was the lone (credited) screenwriter on Supremacy while two others (George Nolfi from Ocean's Twelve and Scott Burns from The Informant) joined him for Ultimatum.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

I thought Ultimatum was a great film and wrapped things up perfectly. I hope they just leave it as a trilogy.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by mhg83
I thought Ultimatum was a great film and wrapped things up perfectly. I hope they just leave it as a trilogy.
I could go either way, but yeah, Ultimatum did wrap things up nicely.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by TheMovieman
Yeah, the franchise is worth too much for Universal (who doesn't have much going outside of the Fast and Furious movies, which in itself doesn't have the same broad appeal or box office legs) to just drop it. Now, they will have to go the extra mile to get Damon on board, I'm sure, so that part will be interesting to see how it unfolds.
It'll be interesting to see how much money they'll end up offering Damon to keep him, especially as rumors have mentioned that without Greengrass on board, he won't be apart of it.

to his loyalty. Seriously, Greengrass made the franchise what it was. The films got better as the franchise went along, which is a rarity.

Seriously, if Greengrass and Damon aren't apart of it, then the franchise needs to be done with. While I love the suggestion of Cuaron, I'd rather see Cuaron tackle another film. And I hope Martin Campbell stays the fuck away.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

I'm only disappointed since it is possible we won't see a teaser poster with "B4ne" on it.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Universal knows what kind of a cash cow the Bourne franchise is; they'll pony up the money and allow complete creative freedom to get Damon and Greengrass back on board.

That being said I wouldn't mind seeing Doug Liman return as director....with Damon back of course.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by Abob Teff
I'm only disappointed since it is possible we won't see a teaser poster with "B4ne" on it.
What word would that be? Bane?
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

How about J4son Bourne Returns?
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Originally Posted by Suprmallet
What word would that be? Bane?
I think he was going for a phonetic approach. 4 = four so B4ne = Bourne but, you know, with a silent f.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

Just another reason numbers should never be used in place of letters.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

ex..Se7en

Though...I love to type it like that cuz..I love the film.
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Re: Greengrass is done as director of the Bourne movies; Bourne 4 in doubt.

I would still see Bourne 4 as long as Damon was still on board.

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