"The Bourne Supremacy"

We only own one of the three Bourne movies, so this review covers the middle of what needs to be a full trilogy.  Oh well, such as it is, the Bourne Supremacy (like the other two Bourne films) are action packed, and exciting spy thrillers.  I believe that the new James Bond films starring Daniel Craig probably got some of their ideas on how to make a good spy film from what was done with the Bourne movies.

The camera motion in "The Bourne Supremacy" is part of what makes the action so intense.  We are constantly panning left right in and out as though we (the audience) is another person running along side Jason Bourne as he works to discover his true identity.  The music also keeps the tension ratcheted up, but not in a horror or cheesy way.

If you are in the mood for an action packed but very well done and enjoyable film that will keep you guessing where the plot goes from here..."The Bourne Supremacy," and all of the Bourne movies for that matter will give you what you're looking for.

-David

Phew! It's been awhile since I've watched an action packed film like The Bourne Supremacy. At least it feels like it's been awhile. High-speed car chases, hand to hand combat, snipers...this is certainly a movie that does not slow down. And even in the quieter moments, you just know something is going to happen, you can feel the suspense hanging in the air. Do I sound dramatic? Maybe. But that's how it is.

The Bourne Supremacy is a good film. I have seen all three of these movies though it has been awhile. Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne quite well, and he's not bad to look at either, even my husband agrees. :) The other actors and actresses do a good job as well, and they really show the morality that Jason Bourne wrestles with as he continues to un-cover what and who he used to be.

I have not read the first two books in this series, however I did read The Bourne Ultimatum, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The book that is. When I saw the movie I was pretty disappointed because they did not follow the story line from the book at all, which in my opinion was a lot better and could have been made into an awesome movie. I kind of want to read the other two books, The Bourne Identify and The Bourne Supremacy, but I don't know. Then I might just find myself more annoyed if they changed the story lines again for the movies.

Overall, this is a good, fast paced film. And I'm thinking The Bourne Ultimatum isn't bad either. Just avoid disappointment, and don't read the books. Because they're better.

-Bethany











  

"The Blues Brothers"

"You better think! Think about what you're trying to do to me!" I do love Aretha Franklin. And Ray Charles. And of course the Blues Brothers. According to my husband the Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd and Jon Belushi started out as characters on SNL. Then they made this movie. To be honest, I feel like it starts out kind of slow. But that's somewhat the style of this movie. And as you watch, you get used to the pace and feel of this film.

Blues Brothers is full of great music and great musicians. It's quirky, it's funny, and at times quite ridiculous. Especially when Carrie Fisher is on screen as the psycho ex-fiance who keeps blowing things up. Even so, this movie is a lot of fun, and if you're looking to be entertained, this just might be the right film for you.

-Bethany

Anyone who claims to be a music lover needs to see this movie.  It is in one sense a musical, in another sense a spoof, and it combines the two genres into what makes a hilarious film filled with great musicians and great music.

From Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, Aretha Franklin (sensing a trend here?)  we are delighted over and over again with great musical numbers, and a fun story to go along with it.  Of course "The Blues Brothers" wouldn't be "The Blues Brothers" without...well....the Blues Brothers.  Namely Jake and Ellwood Blues portrayed in classic Saturday Night Live perfection by their creators John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.  This film delights over and over.

This film has been a favorite of mine for some time...and I was of course ecstatic a couple summers ago when at Universal Studios in LA, we (my wife and I) got treated to a show re-enacting "The Blues Brothers" and part of their routine.  They even had the old cop car with the loudspeaker on top!  Seeing this film reminded me how much I love the Blues, and how much I love music.

-David