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The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Identity

Universal Studios (2002)
DVD
PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
025192155123
Action | Thriller
USA | English | Color | 01:58

Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. Bourne realizes, though, that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy, but who does he work for?


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Matt Damon Bourne
Franka Potente Marie
Chris Cooper Conklin
Clive Owen The Professor
Brian Cox Ward Abbott
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Wombosi
Gabriel Mann Zorn
Walton Goggins Research Tech
Josh Hamilton Research Tech
Julia Stiles Nicolette
Orso Maria Guerrini Giancarlo
Tim Dutton Eamon
Denis Braccini Picot
Nicky Naude Castel
David Selburg Marshall
Demetri Goritsas Com Tech
Russell Levy Manheim
Anthony Green Security Chief
Hubert Saint-Macary Morgue Boss
David Bamber Consulate Clerk
Gwenaël Clause Deauvage
Emanuel Booz Taxi Driver
Philippe Durand Morgue Attendant
Vincent Franklin Rawlins
Paulette Frantz Concierge

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Edition details

Edition Collector's Edition
Packaging Keep Case
Nr Discs 1
Screen Ratios Theatrical Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English (Closed Captioned)]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [French]
DTS 5.1 [English (Closed Captioned)]
Subtitles Spanish
Layers Single side, Dual layer
Edition Release Date Jan 21, 2003
Regions Region 1

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Notes

Story Synopsis:
The 2002 version of "The Bourne Identity" stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, a man with no past. After being rescued at sea by the crew of an Italian fishing boat, Jason wakes to find that has no memory of his past life. With no clues to his identity but the number of a Swiss bank account embedded in his hip, he discovers that he has a natural talent for survival that suggests something of a sinister life. After making his way to Zurich, Jason finds himself on the run from others who want to destroy him. Wondering what or who he was before his accident, Jason becomes determined to find out his true identity even though he's convinced he's not going to like what he discovers. Based on the novel by Robert Ludlum. (Tricia Littrell)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is quite dim, and should be viewed in a completely blackened room. Images can be sharp and nicely detailed, though some minor smearing is evident at times. Colors have a subdued characteristic but, that said, are nicely balanced with deep blacks. Contrast and shadow delineation seem to be a bit wanting in definition, but are suitable to the stylization of this dimly lit picture. The foggy gray exteriors of the seabound scenes at the beginning of the movie and the snowy Swiss locations are unfortunately perfect backgrounds for the annoying edge enhancement noticed throughout. There is also some pixelization that can create minor image break up for finer details. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The DVD’s 5.1-channel soundtracks have been wonderfully executed, with excellent sonic quality and a convincing, palpable sense of spatial immersion throughout. A particularly delightful attribute of this audio presentation is the prominent presence of a sweeping, three-dimensional soundstage presence, often with acutely directional pans, and of course, aggressive surround activity. Ambient effects rendering is very impressive at times, seamlessly engulfing the listener. Those who choose to engage back surround decoding will find that this soundtrack will work particularly well. The fidelity is outstanding, with voices sounding convincingly natural, and generally with very good spatial integration. The music is also a very good recording, with a spatial presence that is substantial in nature, yet seems to be effective in the presentation of a holosonic™ listening space. The opening scene features a formidable exhibition of deep bass, with powerful low frequencies extending to below 25 Hz, and of course with aggressive LFE channel content. The low-end also can serve effectively as the low-frequency foundation to certain visceral-centric effects and the music. This is a wonderful soundtrack production, for which the creative use of space and atmosphere figures both prominently and effectively throughout the movie. Because of its slightly more articulate soundstage definition and prominence in the low-end, the DTS® Digital Surround™ version is preferred. (Perru Sun)

This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
Superb Music Score Recording Quality


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