Work Introduction & Cast
"In 'The Bourne Legacy', Jeremy Renner played the lead role, and the director was Paul Greengrass. I would prefer to refrain from providing a detailed review." The story of the 2016 American film "Jason Bourne" goes as follows. The CIA's computer system is hacked by a cybercriminal, resulting in the theft of highly classified operational information. At the center of this information is Jason Bourne himself. Jason, who has been living in hiding while struggling with his traumatic past, is once again drawn into the spotlight. Pursuing him is a young female CIA agent named Nicky Lee, who has been newly assigned to the case. However, as Nicky hunts for Jason, she also begins to harbor distrust towards her superior, Director Dewey.
Cast：Matt Damon【マット・デイモン】（ジェイソン・ボーン）、Julia Stiles【ジュリア・スタイルズ】（ニッキー・パーソンズ）、Alicia Vikander【アリシア・ヴィカンダー】（ヘザー・リー）、Vincent Cassel【ヴァンサン・カッセル】（アセット）、Tommy Lee Jones【トミー・リー・ジョーンズ】（ロバード・デューイ）、ほか
Reflections & Analysis
This work can be thoroughly enjoyed by fans of the Bourne series. Matt Damon, returning to the screen as Jason Bourne, has a muscular and robust physique, and the aging process has imbued him with a rugged charm, making him an attractive figure.
This work can be considered one of the more consistent installments in the series in terms of narrative progression. There are relatively few surprises or unexpected developments, and it can be simply described as an "extravagantly-budgeted cat-and-mouse thriller." Audiences can enjoy the various iterations of the CIA pursuer and the Bourne fugitive dynamic, and the addition of assassin Vincent Cassel allows for the familiar pleasure of monitoring Bourne's radio-confirmed evasion of the CIA. Overall, this can be regarded as a quintessential entry in the series.
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The moment the character gets into the car, a familiar car chase scene begins. Director Paul Greengrass's signature quick cuts and shaky handheld camerawork, accompanied by a fast-paced soundtrack, heighten the intensity of the visuals. This particular chase sequence is especially spectacular, with the vehicles sustaining significant damage and even colliding. It's clear that a substantial budget was allocated for the filming of these intense action sequences.
The car chase scenes have become rather stale, and no matter how flashy the car flips or how extensive the damage, the audience's excitement is no longer piqued. This is a stark contrast to the "Mission: Impossible" or "007" series, which are also spy thrillers. Each film has a certain "reality line" that establishes what the audience is willing to accept within the world of the story.
Ethan Hunt can vertically scale the exterior wall of a Dubai skyscraper using specialized gloves.
James Bond's car is equipped with various special features, including the ability to emit flames from the rear and a built-in parachute.
The "Bourne" series, being oriented towards realism, tends to avoid extreme dramatization. The focus is on the staple action scenes of car chases and hand-to-hand combat, but the filmmakers employ innovative cinematographic techniques to imbue these sequences with a sense of intensity. While the series is marked by a succession of elaborate set pieces, the action may at times lack freshness, a limitation inherent to the genre. However, the emphasis on authenticity has garnered the films a measure of critical acclaim, and they undoubtedly offer an engaging viewing experience.
The latest installment of the Bourne series has managed to meet the expectations of fans while also incorporating fresh elements. The scene where Jason Bourne manipulates the fire alarm to evacuate people showcases his strategic brilliance in an engaging manner. The challenge with a series is to prevent audience fatigue, but this latest film seems to have struck the right balance. I look forward to seeing what new developments the next installment will bring.
