BrianSez's Review

Summary - Perfect 5.0

Just non-stop pure entertainment in the form of spy action and thrills. The latest Bourne installment expands to a new spy, Aaron Cross adeptly played by Jeremy Renner, who more than sufficiently fills the vacancy left by Matt Damon, almost to the point of not missing him at all. The action was first rate, the suspense was non-stop, and even the latest extension of the story left little to be desired. Even the “bad guys” were great, and the love interest in the form of Rachel Weisz was hot enough for Treadstone’s best. I’m not too embarrassed to admit that I got goosebumps towards the end and left the theater excited and 100% pleased.

Acting - Really Great 4.5

Jeremy Renner was great. Filled Matt’s shoes with no problem at all. Commanding most of the time, and sympathy inducing vulnerability at others, but not too much. Just what you want in your spy.

Rachel Weisz, unlike most women in these types of films is actually unbelievably tough. Pretty enough to be just a decoration, but much more character. Excellent pick.

Edward Norton, he’s just about the most believable CIA commander in Hollywood. Sufficiently stressed out without being portrayed as maniacal

Scott Glenn – always works well as a member of the executive staff of whatever

Stacey Keach – same goes for him, and executive tough guy

Film - Perfect 5.0

Everything you want in a well executed spy thriller: Story, acting, action, and excellent use of weaponry and automobiles.

Edge - Risqué 1.6

Reality - Glib 1.9

5 Comments

• Wick Sep 15, 2012 1:22AM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Well mine is clearly a minority opinion, as the mongo box office attests.

• BrianSez Sep 13, 2012 8:14AM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Hey, it happens, though you rating lower than me raises more eyebrows than the other way around…

• Wick Sep 12, 2012 7:00PM

  Regarding Wick’s Review
  Well, I felt differently Bri, one of the few times we’ve diverged so dramatically.

• BrianSez Aug 18, 2012 3:52PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  I might have been a bit generous, but that’s what I felt when I left the theater, so I’m sticking with it

• Wick Aug 18, 2012 3:11PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  Wow. Perfect. I’m hoping to catch it tonight.

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