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The Bourne Identity

PG-13

Released Jun 14, 2002

1 hr. 53 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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The story of a man (Matt Damon), salvaged, near death, from the ocean by an Italian fishing boat. When he recuperates, the man suffers from total amnesia, without identity or background... except for a range of extraordinary talents in fighting, linguistic skills and self-defense that speak of a dangerous past. He sets out on a desperate search-assisted by the initially rebellious Marie (Franka Potente) - to discover who he really is, and why he's being lethally pursued by assassins.

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Critics Consensus

Expertly blending genre formula with bursts of unexpected wit, The Bourne Identity is an action thriller that delivers -- and then some.

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Dan

Great movie, I never saw it in theaters until tonight.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/21

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KM

Best oneshot air kill ever

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Carlos T

Filme: A Identidade Bourne Assistido: 23-1-24 Elenco: @matt_damon_official @frankapotente.official @missjuliastiles @BrianCox @chriscooper @cliveowenofficial Modelo: #espionagem #ação #suspense #action Duração: 2h Ano: 2002 Minha opinião: Este filme é uma quadriologia e tendo mais uma. A Identidade Bourne, A Supremacia Bourne, O Ultimato Bourne e Jason Bourne são todas com Matt Damon e temos uma O Legado Bourne com Jeremy Renner. Este filme abre o ínicio destaa quadriologia de muita ação, seuspense, um filme repleto de espionagem, muita corrida de carro, tiros e morte, traições,.... Um filme que podemos comparar a 007. Mas com outra proposta. Aqui Bourne quer descobrir quem é ele na verdade, e para isso irá mexer em vespeiro onde os maiores assassinos e chefões do governo estão atrás dele. Será que irá sobreviver e descobrir a verdade? Aqui ele acorda e com perda de memoria e tenta descobrir quem é ele. Quando ele é socorrido o médico decobre um chip dizendo que Jason Bourne e a pista que tem uma conta em um banco na França. E para ir até lá pede carona Marie uma moça que esta precisando de dinheiro e ele oferece 10 mil e ela aceita. Lá decobre uma caixa com vários passaporte e um pen drive. Vai até sua casa e no momento ele ativa o sistema da Traid Stone. Assim assassinos começam uma caça a ele. Assassinos que na verdade são agentes. E o maior assassino é o Professor. E temos todos sendo comandados por Ward. Tentam incriminar Bourne e dizendo que é um alvo. Ele agora quer desvendar tudo isso. Roteiro e enredo iniciando o processo de Bourne. Vale apena assistir? Sim, somente que tem que assistir toda a série para compreender toda estoria. Nota: 8

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Steve S

Excellent movie...although it helps that I read the book first. Otherwise, the plot is difficult to follow. The fight scenes are way too long....does anyone really take that much punishment? Same goes for the car chases. But, a really gripping movie with no lags.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/24

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Audience Member

Fantastic movie - great action with a good story line and a cool love story woven in

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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Martin F

A captivating action thriller that keeps your attention not only with exciting action scenes but by slowly revealing the true about his main character. Matt Damon does a great job by presenting a character confused by his amnesia but with great survival reflex, he doesn't know who he is but he knows how to instantly scan a room for exit or threats. There is a strong European vibe here, not only because it takes places in Europe but you can feels the old continent current influence in film-making with techno-music and flashy transition. The action can be a little ridiculous at the time with one memorable stunt in particular, but it's great fun!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Doug Liman

Director

Matt Damon

Jason Bourne

Franka Potente

Marie Helena Kreutz

Chris Cooper

Alexander Conklin

Clive Owen

The Professor

Brian Cox

Ward Abbott

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The Bourne Identity: Official Clip - You Need Money, I Need a Ride

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The Bourne Identity: Official Clip - Why Would I Know That?

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The body language and personality that Damon invests in Bourne creates an impression of intelligence and depth, however specious these qualities may ultimately be.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 3, 2019

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

A first-rate thriller with grit and intrigue to spare.

Jun 12, 2008

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Emma Cochrane

Empire Magazine

For once, a sequel would be welcome.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

[Matt] Damon delivers a performance of pure focus, as if all the vulnerability of his human self is taken off-line and replaced by instinct and programming whenever he’s in the line of fire.

Apr 8, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Equal parts brains and brawn.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Film Companion

One man's heart-pounding crusade to tear down the crooked system that created him...

Oct 27, 2020

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Synopsis

The story of a man (Matt Damon), salvaged, near death, from the ocean by an Italian fishing boat. When he recuperates, the man suffers from total amnesia, without identity or background... except for a range of extraordinary talents in fighting, linguistic skills and self-defense that speak of a dangerous past. He sets out on a desperate search-assisted by the initially rebellious Marie (Franka Potente) - to discover who he really is, and why he's being lethally pursued by assassins.

Director: Doug Liman
Executive Producer: Frank Marshall, Robert Ludlum
Screenwriter: William Blake Herron, Tony Gilroy, David Self, Robert Ludlum
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Stillking Films, Hypnotic
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.5M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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