Movie Review: Jason Bourne

This weeks movie is Jason Bourne, which I haven't seen much of or do not remember. However I have heard that it's a great series and I cannot wait to see the rest of the movies. But for now, I have to go off of just the one movie for history of them all, so here are my thoughts on the movie, Jason Bourne.

The movie starts with a flashback to when David Webb (played by Matt Damon) was first in the Treadstone program, training to become Jason Bourne. After a short montage type part, it jumps ahead eight years after Jason Bourne, who had been hiding in Greece, exposed Blackbriar. It goes to Jason and another man getting ready to fight each other while every other person makes wagers on who will win. All of them get ready to see a good fight, but Jason punches the other guy out with one punch.

Over in Iceland, Nicky Parsons (played by Julia Stiles) goes to a secret hacker base to get information on the CIA. She inserts a USB into her computer and begins hacking in, but soon after the CIA notices, but can't trace where it's coming from. Nicky gets access to the secret training programs such as Blackbriar and Treadstone and starts downloading them into the USB, then someone from the CIA traces her computer and places malware into it. Once it's done downloading, Nicky grabs the USB and prepares to go, when all the power gets shut off and everyone panics slightly. Nicky fights and runs out of the building, only to be chased by some agents from the CIA.

The acting seemed comfortable to the actors. They know their roles and how to portray them well. I have to say that Matt Damon rocks the title character. He really seemed torn, lost, and determined, which makes for a great action lead. The stunts they performed were amazing as well. Some of the younger actors did seem to have some troubles keeping up to his abilities, but it was still enjoyable to watch.

The story plot was full of action, including a car chase in Las Vegas that I think out shines the one from Fast and Furious 7. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. The only thing I have to say is that after watching the montage at the beginning of the movie, it seems like this is a repeated story line for this movies franchise. I could be wrong and will watch the rest of the movies to find out for sure. I do give it credit for making me want to watch the rest of the series. 

Overall, the acting was really good, but it felt like a repeat of another of the movies. Some things could have been changed to make it more original, but I would rate this movie 8.2/10 for the reasons stated above.