Released in 2002, The Bourne Identity, thankfully, satisfied on both fronts, pulling well above board critical notes and equally impressive box office numbers, thus ensuring the franchise got off on a very good foot. Damon, too, is in top form for his franchise return. But in the end, J ason Bourne never brings enough to the table to justify its existence, and mostly feels an unnecessary chapter in a franchise well past its prime. And like past Bourne flicks, this one finds Damon appearing alongside an impressive supporting cast including Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Riz Ahmed, and returning co-star Julia Stiles.Īt the end of the day, Jason Bourne is a solid enough flick in its own right, boasting some vintage Paul Greengrass stylistic flourishes, and a few killer set-pieces to boot.

Sure enough, it isn't long before the former Treadstone test subject is pulled back into the dodgy spy world he'd literally fought tooth and nail to escape.Īs in Bourne flicks past, the man once again sets out to both clear his name and expose a covert government agency engaged in some very shady doings. In fact, when we do catch up with Jason, he's living a tortured nomad's life, wandering the Earth and beating the senses out of muscle-bound nobodies in bare-knuckle brawls to make ends meet. That The Bourne Identity was based on a crackling novel by the late-great Robert Ludlum, and set to co-star the likes of indie-minded actors Chris Cooper ( American Beauty), Franka Potente ( Run Lola Run), and Brian Cox ( Rushmore) likely sealed the deal. That the film was being directed by rising indie star Dough Liman (hot off the success of Swingers and Go) probably helped draw Damon in. Many were genuinely surprised when Damon claimed the lead in a big-budget espionage flick by the name of The Bourne Identity. Ripley, leaving many to assume he was dedicated to forging his path solely in prestige pictures. On the verge of the big time, Damon spent the next few years beefing up an already impressive resume with solid turns in films like Saving Private Ryan, Rounders, and The Talented Mr. That writer was a twenty-something Matt Damon, who'd just netted said Oscar for penning (alongside his pal Ben Affleck) his own breakout role for the lauded drama.

Little does the world know, but the Academy Award-winning screenwriter behind Good Will Hunting is about to become an action star for the next generation.

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