Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne

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Jason Bourne

2016
Movie
123 min
English

The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users60%
Director: Paul GreengrassGenres: Action, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Ten years after going underground, Jason Bourne is pulled back into action by a new program seeking to exploit his skills for their own ends. He must confront his past and uncover the truth about his father's role in the Treadstone project. As he navigates a dangerous world of assassins and government conspiracies, Bourne seeks answers and fights for his survival.

Critical Reception

Jason Bourne received mixed to generally favorable reviews from critics. While many praised Matt Damon's return to the iconic role and the film's visceral action sequences, some criticized the plot for being convoluted and derivative of previous installments. Audience reception was also somewhat divided, with many enjoying the familiar Bourne formula but others feeling it lacked the innovation of the earlier films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Matt Damon's return as Jason Bourne is a welcome one, bringing gravitas and intensity to the titular role.

  • The film delivers exhilarating action sequences and a sense of urgency, characteristic of the franchise.

  • However, the narrative often feels repetitive, retreading familiar ground without adding significant new depth.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the return of Matt Damon as Jason Bourne and the film's signature action, with many finding it an entertaining ride. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and that the film didn't offer enough new material to distinguish itself from previous entries.

Fun Fact

The film features a massive, nearly four-minute hand-to-hand fight sequence between Jason Bourne and the Asset in a Las Vegas sewer system, which was filmed over 12 days.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

78/100 Nicky Parsons draws Bourne out of hiding after nearly 10 years when she finds information about his father ...not to mention a variety of new nefarious government projects. The chase begins once again. This is the only Bourne film...

Reno

Reno

**New officials, new operations at agency, but the same old Bourne!** I thought the original films are meant to be a trilogy, but when filmmakers saw money, they went ahead with the fourth in a new direction. So now with this, it has ret...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com **LOUISA SAYS:** “Jason Bourne” is a spy movie for imbeciles. The entire film feels like it’s written using nothing more than the vocabulary of a 12 year old and consists of two very tirin...

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