The Bourne Identity - Page 5

Davey_Pitch · 27-09-2007, 15:16

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Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

The character was an assassin. He killed innocent people. How is he a hero and why doesn't he deserve a bad end? This is why I can't feel any sympathy for the character.

A quote from Batman Begins - "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me". With that in mind, given that he's lost his memory and is only trying to live a normal life, doesn't he deserve some happiness, especially given how he feels about his past when he figures it out?

I take it you won't want to come and see number 3 next week then?

Treefrog · 27-09-2007, 15:21

Given that they're films rather than documentaries, with the typical Hollywood take on such things, I can't blame you for finding them less than realistic in some ways Kitten.

But having said that, I found them a lot more realistic/credible than most other films in the genre. And I really enjoyed them too, to the extent that I'm gonna get them on DVD when I see tham at my kind of price

Belmit · 27-09-2007, 15:56

The third film reveals why he's an assassin. If I try and explain it though it'll spoil it. Although it sounds like you might not be watching it anyway!

Will · 27-09-2007, 17:48

One person's hero is another's oppressor.

semi-pro waster · 27-09-2007, 18:55

I can't believe I missed this thread the first time round, Bourne <film title here> are all quite good but I found all of them ultimately a little unsatisfying compared to James Bond. They just don't have that spark (perhaps of humour/self deprecation) that makes Bond watchable so while Bourne is competent in a series of films it isn't something I would be likely to bother watching more than a couple of times while I've seen most of the Bonds a good 4-5 times each. Perhaps I'd feel differently if they hadn't been built up so much, I've got a fairly large contrary streak in me, also known as being an awkward sod.

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Treefrog Survivor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 1,761	Given that they're films rather than documentaries, with the typical Hollywood take on such things, I can't blame you for finding them less than realistic in some ways Kitten. But having said that, I found them a lot more realistic/credible than most other films in the genre. And I really enjoyed them too, to the extent that I'm gonna get them on DVD when I see tham at my kind of price __________________ Commit random kindness and senseless acts of beauty

27-09-2007, 15:56	#43
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	The third film reveals why he's an assassin. If I try and explain it though it'll spoil it. Although it sounds like you might not be watching it anyway! __________________

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Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	One person's hero is another's oppressor. __________________ *No No!*

27-09-2007, 18:55	#45
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	I can't believe I missed this thread the first time round, Bourne <film title here> are all quite good but I found all of them ultimately a little unsatisfying compared to James Bond. They just don't have that spark (perhaps of humour/self deprecation) that makes Bond watchable so while Bourne is competent in a series of films it isn't something I would be likely to bother watching more than a couple of times while I've seen most of the Bonds a good 4-5 times each. Perhaps I'd feel differently if they hadn't been built up so much, I've got a fairly large contrary streak in me, also known as being an awkward sod. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard