Search - The Bourne Identity [Widescreen] [Collector's Edition] on DVD

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language Movie Release: 2002 DVD Release: 01/21/2003 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 59 mins Studio: Universal Studios Total Copies: 16 Genres: Spy Film, Action, Action Thriller, Unglamorized Spy Film, Paranoid Thriller See Also: The Bourne Identity [Fullscreen] [Collector's Edition], The Bourne Identity [Widescreen] [Explosive Edition], The Bourne Identity [Fullscreen] [Explosive Edition], The Bourne Identity [UMD for PSP], The Bourne Identity [HD DVD], The Bourne Identity [Explosive Extended Edition] [Spanish Packaging], The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Identity [Widescreen], The Bourne Identity [Fullscreen], The Bourne Identity [Widescreen] [Explosive Extended Edition] [Holiday Packaging]

The best-selling suspense novel by late author Robert Ludlum comes to the screen for a second time, following a 1988 made-for-TV movie. Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne, a barely alive amnesiac with a pair of bullet wounds in his back, pulled from the Mediterranean by Italian fishermen. Bourne's only clue to his own identity is a bank account number etched on a capsule implanted in his body. He quickly finds the Zurich bank where money, a gun, and a few identification documents await, but after he's pursued by security goons at the American consulate, Bourne realizes he can trust no one and offers a German gypsy named Marie (Franka Potente) ten thousand dollars for a ride to Paris. Encountering more professional killers bent on his destruction, Bourne discovers that he possesses a surprising degree of skill in combat, martial arts, and linguistics -- handy talents that clearly indicate his past includes work as a spy and assassin, but for whom? With Marie's reluctant help, Bourne edges closer to the truth, something CIA officials want concealed at all costs. The Bourne Identity co-stars Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, and Julia Stiles. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Matt Damon - Jason Bourne
Franka Potente - Marie Kreutz
Clive Owen - The Professor
Chris Cooper - Ted Conklin

DVD's have come a long way in just a few years, and it's often wondered if they really can get any better. Just take a look at The Bourne Identity and the answer is obvious. Though supplements are somewhat plentiful, they might actually be the weak point of this disc. Along with a scene specific commentary with plenty of interesting tidbits (though as many moments of silence) from director Doug Liman, is a 14-minute fluff piece featurette with behind-the-scenes shots and interviews from actors Matt Damon and Franka Potente as well as producer Frank Marshall, Liman, and others. Four deleted scenes of mediocre video quality are also included, plus an extra scene from the farmhouse. These don't really add up to much, and are probably better left out. In addition, is an alternate ending that doesn't work as well as the one used for the film. For those that have a DVD-ROM, the "Total Axess" feature will offer them even more supplements, which should be updated over time. Finally, along with the trailer for this film and Johnny English, is a great music video from Moby as well as standard filmographies and production notes. As mentioned, there are plenty of extras, but it's the picture and sound that take this disc to a higher level. The anamorphic image, framed at 2.35:1 is stunning in every way. (Yes, as usual with Universal now, there is a cut-up, pan-and-scan version available separately.) Colors are vibrant and blacks are solid and deep. Shadows and line detail are absolutely perfect in every way. The 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS tracks are equally impressive and utterly effective. Surrounds are aggressive, though they never overpower the main, front soundtrack, meaning that dialogue is clear and distortion free. This truly is as good a disc as any produced today. ~ Trent Fordham, All Movie Guide