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The Bourne Legacy (2012) Review in 2024

6.8/10
Moderate Success

The Bourne Legacy introduces a new agent in the Bourne universe, offering intense action and a gripping plot, but lacks the depth of the original trilogy.

2 hours 15 minutes
English (Dubbed: None)
Age group: 16-35, Interests: Action, Spy Thriller
Director:
Tony Gilroy
Budget: 125 million USD
Gross: 276 million USD

Family-Friendly Rating

Is this movie suitable for family viewing?

Yes, it's mostly action with little inappropriate content, but some intense scenes might not be for young kids.

CineReview Recommendation

Worth watching if you're into the Bourne series or love spy thrillers, but it's not as impactful as the original trilogy. Best for streaming.

Spoiler Alert!

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Aaron Cross, another super-soldier from a secret government program, fights to survive as the program is being shut down. He uncovers truths about the program while evading his assassins, ultimately escaping with the help of Dr. Marta Shearing.

Review Details

story6.00/10

Decent story but feels like a spin-off rather than a continuation of the original series. Somewhat slow at parts.

acting7.50/10

Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz are the standouts. Edward Norton feels underused in his villain role.

characters7.00/10

Jeremy Renner does a solid job, but his character lacks the charisma of Jason Bourne. Supporting cast is good but not memorable.

direction6.50/10

Tony Gilroy keeps the tension alive but doesn't hit the same intensity as Paul Greengrass did with the previous films.

cinematography7.50/10

Great action sequences, especially the chase scenes, but lacks the sharpness of earlier Bourne films.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Good action sequences and solid performances by Renner and Weisz.

Cons

Feels like a weaker copy of the original Bourne movies, and the pacing drags at times.

Notable Quotes

"We're not going to make it, are we?"
"You should have left me with the wolves."

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