The Bourne Supremacy (PG-13)
A smooth but violent thriller.
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- Studio: Universal Pictures, Universal Pictures
- Directed By: Paul Greengrass
- Cast: Brian Cox, Matt Damon, Franka Potente
- Running Time: 90 minutes
- Release Date: 07/23/2004
- Video/DVD Release Date: 12/07/2004
- Genre: Action/adventure
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- MPAA Explanation: violence and intense action, and brief language
Parents need to know
Families can talk about why Bourne wanted to see Irena. Abbott says that "Conklin had these guys wound so tight they had to bust." What are the risks of training an operative like Bourne? Of not having one?
Message
Social Behavior:
Strong female character.
Consumerism:
Intrusive product placement.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Drinking, character drinks to excess.
Violence
Intense and graphic violence including fights, guns, and explosions, characters killed, suicide.
Sex
Language
Some strong language.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Nell Minow
Is it any good?
Allen strides around in long, cool, black Matrix-style coats and Damon is nicely inexorable and relentless. Julia Stiles adds punch as Bourne's former liaison. She explains how the special operatives worked: "They don't make mistakes. They don't do random." When asked who is assigning Bourne's targets, she says, "Scary version? He is." Damon doesn't get to do much acting but delivers a serviceable performance in what is a serviceable movie. Like its title character, it does the job. And the last exchange of dialogue tops it all off nicely.
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