The Bourne Supremacy

An editor's nightmare with hardly a shot lasting more than 2 seconds, this is a frenetic and tension charged sequel that goes further and darker than the original, improving on the idea at every turn. The character of Bourne and his story are a terrific platform for exciting viewing and Matt Damon seems to have really grown into the part, looking more mature and tinged with sadness, you absolutely believe he could do the things he does. In it's genre, which since the 70s has been dominated by Bond and rarely done well (even in that famous franchise), it is amongst the best I've ever seen, replete with gadgets, lingo and believable scenarios in exotic locations - Berlin and Moscow especially are deliciously captured here. It could run for six or seven movies and I would be the first in line. Dialogue was keep to a minimum, but could have gone even further, if I was to have any criticism, in the hands of a braver director less worried about the stupidity of the average cinema-goer. Recommended for thrill seekers. 8.5/10 Kx