Nobody explores the monsters behind the mask of civilized humanity with quite the sharp wit and cynical edge the Coen brother's bring to the table, and Burn After Reading is all about the antics that flourish when social contracts breaks down. Together, they make an ideal action trilogy each film self-contained but linked by an overarching architecture, packed with action set-pieces that constantly escalate without ever becoming ludicrous, and devoted to the unique delights of the spy thriller. By the third film, Bourne – the character and the franchise - is a well-oiled machine, executing the maneuvers with smooth coherence and skill. By Supremacy, both Bourne and the audience know full well what he's capable of. ![]() ![]() The joy of the first film is discovering Bourne's exceptional skills as he does each newfound ability providing an "oh shit" moment for the audience and character alike. ![]() ![]() And it's all anchored by Damon's understated, kinetic performance as Jason Bourne.Īll three films in the original Bourne trilogy - The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum - excel at balancing brutal combat, paranoid conspiracies and a traceable character arc for a man who's never really sure who he is, and the trilogy evolves along with its title character, becoming richer with each film. Any list of the best modern spy films would be incomplete without the first three Bournefilms, which redefined the spy genre for modern audiences and cemented Matt Damon as an A-list leading man. Executed with a tight balance of character, action and intrigue, the trilogy honors its roots in the espionage thriller while fulfilling all the explosive requirements of a tentpole blockbuster.
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