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The Bourne Identity
Without identity or background, except for a range of extraordinary talents in fighting, linguistic skills and self-defense that speak of a dangerous past, a man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and regain his memory.
10 November 1971, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
5 September 1929
28 March 1981, New York City, New York, USA
1 June 1946, Dundee, Scotland, UK
19 September 1954, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
1964, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK
1963, France
9 June 1948, Hackney, London, England, UK
July 07, 2014
Whether you consider it a smart thriller or a paint-by-numbers spy caper, The Bourne Identity is a dynamic interpretation of Robert Ludlum's bestselling novel.
February 28, 2010
"The Bourne Identity" is a well-written action spy film that stays true to its espionage thriller genre while inflicting flinch-inducing moments of pure cinematic action.
July 20, 2002
The Bourne Identity is no mere summer amusement park ride. It's as gray as Go was colorful and a cool contrast to its source material.
April 29, 2009
This is a long sweet breath of fresh air in the action genre...
December 05, 2016
Breathtakingly, beautifully simple.
September 08, 2009
A suspenseful thriller that showcases stunning visuals, great acting and a story that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
February 09, 2006
Efficient set pieces come neatly spaced every ten to 15 minutes -- just often enough to keep you credulous -- and the trans-European settings lend a classy backdrop.
January 01, 2011
Violent but thrilling first of the Bourne action trilogy.
June 26, 2002
Great fights. You wouldn't think of Damon as a tough guy, but he's worked really hard on the physical stuff here and it shows.
May 19, 2004
Liman can uncork leap-out-of-your-seat shocks, draw out suspense scenes with malicious finesse and even ease a touch of romance and droll humor into the yarn.
June 12, 2008
A first-rate thriller with grit and intrigue to spare.
July 25, 2002
A rollicking adventure yarn.