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Having managed to miss the previous two Bourne films (to the consternation of pretty much everyone I know) I was not entirely sure I’d follow this one. It wasn’t tricky, however, and I admit I rather enjoyed myself. Totally implausable and not without flaws it was still consistently exciting and unpredictable. The flashbacks and plot became just a sideshow while I focused on Matt Damon looking gorgeous and the thrilling, amusing and highly entertaining action.  Even Daniel Bruhl put in a performance. Made my night, I can tell you!

I was also impressed by the camerawork. It went from sharp and sparse to chaotic and violent to fast and terrifying. Numerous beautiful cities provided rooftop chases, elegant empty buildings, impossibly deserted towerblocks and snow covered urban squares. I will never be able to look at Waterloo Station in quite the same way again.