The Bourne Supremacy

I liked the first Bourne, the second is great. More realistic, more exciting, more interesting, more surprising... And yet, you could say that nothing that we haven’t seen elsewhere actually happens in it, right? But the film doesn't have to culminate in a spectacular, but ultimately stupid, jump down the stairs, as in the previous film, no - one (absolutely breathtaking) car chase is enough, followed by another, completely non-action scene that takes your breath away in the same way. I believe much of the Bourne mythos would be boring and ordinary if it weren't played by such excellent actors and made by "documentary filmmaker" Paul Greengrass. (08/02/2015)

The Bourne Supremacy is less superficially spectacular than The Bourne Identity, but it is also more engaging psychologically and in terms of plot. The screenplay returns to the past, from which it uncovers new things, thus adding depth to the Bourne character. The film has perhaps the least action of any spy thriller from recent years, but the cleverly complex plot, in which Bourne is always one step ahead of his hunters, doesn’t need it. Besides, that one – final – action scene completely makes up for that. John Powell’s music rules and Karl Urban is a cool tough guy. (06/10/2004)

Paul Greengrass delivers a spy thriller full of modern technology, fast cuts, and perfect handheld camera work. The plot is also very fast-paced, dynamic, and above all completely unpredictable. Matt Damon is a great action hero mainly because he doesn't look like a super secret agent at first glance, so you can relate to him much better. (11/02/2005)

The perfect prototype of an action movie. Excellently thought-out action from beginning to end, with a wise lesson to be learned at the end. Perfect camerawork, amazing directing, Powell’s brilliant music, an excellent story... what more can I say? I hope Ultimatum will be at least as good, if not better. (31/05/2006)

The simplest guide to returning in royal style. A healthily combined hierarchy of opponents, an even cooler approach, and a flood of captivating and formally tousled action that has become the benchmark for every other action movie that borrowed a handheld camera. For the story, the biggest plus is definitely the cold-blooded duo of Karl Urban-Karel Roden as a contrast to my favorite Pamela Landy. The fact that my heart rate immediately speeds up simply when Jason so much as appears on the street has never ceases to amaze me. (23/05/2005)