The Bourne Legacy
When the actions of Jason Bourne spark a fire that threatens to burn down decades of research across a number of secret intelligence agencies, Eric Byer (Edward Norton), the man who built the programs, decides he must sacrifice one of them: Outcome. Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), one of Outcome's six agents, and research scientist Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) go on the run when Byer targets them for termination. But Cross proves to be a far deadlier target than Byer realizes.
Release Date: August 10, 2012
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min
Director: Tony Gilroy
Producer: Frank Marshall, Jennifer Fox, Patrick Crowley, Henry Morrison, Jeffrey M. Weiner, Ben Smith
Cast: Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, David Strathairn, Dennis Boutsikaris, Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton, Joan Allen, Zeljko Ivanek, Rachel Weisz, Donna Murphy, Albert Finney, Tony Guida, Oscar Isaac, Michael Chernus
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Rated PG-13 Violence|Action Sequences
- Sex & Nudity
- Violence & Gore
- Profanity
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Reviews
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Did it meet my expectations for action? Yes. Was Jeremy Renner's performance good? Yes. So why do I say it's not worth your time?
Renner's character was fighting for his life, OK, I get that, and can see how that would be a good motive for trying to get his blue medicine the entire movie. But what happens after he gets the meds and kills some people who are after him and the girl? Well, nothing.
Perhaps the film makers wanted to leave it open for a sequel but they did a poor job with the ending of this movie.
The action is engaging but it's all stuff we've seen before. It's nothing new enough to actually merit the time or the money spent to see it. There aren't any sex scenes, which was appreciated, but still, the overall movie is nothing special.
Parents should know that there was one instance where a man violently shoots innocent and helpless people who are locked in a room and it's quite uncomfortable. -
I would save this one for the dollar theater if I could have a do-over.
The movie was intense and put me one the edge of my chair for the familiar Bourne chase scenes, but I had a hard time getting into the story. There seemed to be a few gaps in the plot as it progressed. I wished the director would have explained a little more about why the agents did certain things (you will know what I mean when you see the movie).
The ending was not an ending at all. The only queue I had that it was coming was the queuing up of the theme song. Definitely one to see, just not for a high ticket price. -
I had high expectations going into this movie that were not met. The plot was not original enough or interesting enough to make me think it was wow! or fabulous! The violence and gore of some scenes were disturbing and many details were left unexplained as the movie progressed. I had to wonder or make my own conclusions as to why certain things happened the way they did.
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Thought it was good, but agree... must see previous to fully understand.
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Not in the same neighborhood as the Bourne trilogy, but still very engaging.
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I was thoroughly entertained during this movie. There was a lot of violence and swearing so I wouldn't recommend this to someone under 15. I enjoyed watching how the writers and director combined the old Bourne story with the new Bourne story. I also enjoyed the places they traveled to. I would recommend watching this movie.
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Great action scenes, lots of guns. Good movie for high action. You will need to see the previous movies to understand whats going on.
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This was 100 percent everything I was expecting. If you've seen the previous Bourne movies you know what to expect - lots of action, fighting, stunts, and police evasion. Nothing extremely gory or disturbing. Don't expect anything deep or to leave the theater enlightened or intellectually stimulated. But if you want to be entertained and see some good action, it definitely delivers.
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Not a bad reboot of the Matt Damon version but not as good as Matt. If you like spy movies and thrills this is worth seeing.
January 8th, 2013 Details -
I was very excited to see the newest Bourne movie. However, this movie did not live up to my expectations. The plot dragged on. I kept waiting for it to pick up and get to the real plot but it never did. It was like they took one movie script and divided it into 3 movies. The movie has the longest motorcycle chase scene. Beside that nothing happens!
August 11th, 2012 Details -
A “sidequel” to “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Legacy” really only works as an addendum to the Matt Damon Bourne films, so it might be a tough sell for non-fans or first-timers.
But if you know what Treadstone is and can accept the idea of a Bourne movie with only a few snapshots of Jason Bourne in it, there’s actually a lot to enjoy, including some memorable action sequences, an engaging new hero in the form of Jeremy Renner’s chemed-out superspy Aaron Cross, and solid acting all around.
The one area where “The Bourne Legacy” really suffers, though, is in its plotting. To put it mildly, the ending seems a little artificial.
That said, “Legacy” is a mostly satisfying watch, especially if you’re renting.
As other reviews have pointed out, there is quite a bit of violence, including one scene depicting a mass shooting that could be unsettling for some viewers.February 8th, 2013 Details -
How many more agencies can the filmmakers invent to keep this story going?
September 25th, 2012 Details -
Knowing that Matt Damon would not be the focus of this film, I wasn't sure what to expect going in. There is still plenty of action, suspense and chase scenes. I didn't like it as much as the original three, but think it's still worth seeing a least once, especially if you like a good action movie. There is a scene where a guy goes crazy and starts killing everyone in a research lab, and that was disturbing. The rest of the story sort of left something to be desired.
March 17th, 2013 Details -
While I admit the action scenes are good, the movie overall is slow. I felt lost most of the movie because I haven't seen the others in a while. While there is a lot of violence, there is little gore. The lack of plot leaves a lot to be desired.
August 13th, 2012 Details -
It was really good and pretty clean.
August 15th, 2012 Details -
I didn't feel the plot was as interesting as the Ultimatum. Some killings were a bit disturbing instead of adding to the action excitement. Don't get me wrong, it's a good movie, just not as good as I thought it would be.
August 13th, 2012 Details -
While not the most exciting addition to the franchise, surprisingly, "Bourne Legacy" doesn't feel out of place either. Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz give solid performances and Director Tony Gilroy does a great job of maintaining the "Bourne" atmosphere, setup from the previous Doug Liman and Paul Greengrass films. But at the end of the day, "Legacy" suffers from the fact that it's a side-story, and ultimately feels like a side-story. You may find yourself wondering mid-film, “Why do I care about these characters, again?
August 8th, 2012 Details -
The dialogue was fresh and far more realistic than the other bourne movies. The ending was a bit off, but overall, the movie was extremely entertaining. Jeremey Renner makes the movie.
August 11th, 2012 Details -
Slow in the beginning, but they did a great job of sticking to the story, great action scenes and I can see a sequel.
August 11th, 2012 Details -
I like Jeremy Renner and he did a good job - his character felt much more "real" than Jason Bourne. That being said, I didn't love the movie. The motorcycle chase lasts way too long. Aside from a few cool action moments: meh.
February 1st, 2013 Details -
I liked this movie! Action packed! I like the first Bourne movies a lot. This is somewhat comparable, but doesnt meet the standards of the first ones. Will I buy it, yes.
February 7th, 2013 Details