I’ve just been re-watching the Jason Bourne trilogy. It’s not a particularly subtle or intellectual series, but it is fun to watch late at night over a drink or two. Personally I prefer the directing of Doug Liman (who did the first Bourne Identity) rather than Paul Greengrass (who did the two sequels). Liman’s style is less frenetic and more traditional than the jerky and over the top Greengrass. That said, the two sequels have one big advantage – Joan Allen. She plays the hard as nails CIA agent who struts through the films, barking orders, facing down her superiors and figuring out what’s really going on. The movies are escapist nonsense of the James Bond variety, but it’s nice to see a strong female character kicking ass and not sleeping with the hero.
Escapist? Well, maybe not entirely.
If you check out this reference, there is some very interesting back ground to the series:
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/the-real-story/the-bourne-identity/679/135950
Also worth reading is a Wikipedia article about Arthur Liman, father of Doug Liman who produced The Bourne Identity. Arthur Liman was Chief Council to the Senate during the investigation into the Iran-Contra Affaire:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_L._Liman
However, as Paltego says, Pam Landy is some lady.
Clearly, someone to have on your side.
Interesting links. Never heard of Arthur Liman, but definitely a man who live a pretty rich and varied life.
Thanks for sharing!
-paltego