Jason Bourne (2016)

About Jason Bourne

"Jason Bourne" is the fifth installment in the Bourne film series and a direct sequel to "The Bourne Ultimatum". Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joined Matt Damon for this chapter. In the film, Jason Bourne remains in exile, but subtly drawn out of the shadows by an operative named Nicky Parsons. He then discovers a sinister truth about his past which then leads him to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.

Making / Production

This movie was directed by Paul Greengrass and written by him and Christopher Rouse. It is primarily set in Greece and Las Vegas and was produced by Universal Pictures.

Actors

• Matt Damon as Jason Bourne: Damon portrayed Bourne's character very effectively, with his role as an amnesiac assassin.
• Tommy Lee Jones as Robert Dewey: He played CIA director who is after Bourne. His antagonistic portrayal was both persuasive and captivating.
• Alicia Vikander as Heather Lee: She plays a cyber ops head at the CIA who attempts to aid Bourne. Her role added depth to the film and was instrumental to its intrigue.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the fourth film to feature Matt Damon as Jason Bourne.
• Riz Ahmed who plays Aaron Kalloor in the film, also played a tech mogul in HBO’s hit series, 'The Night Of'.

Awards

The movie did not win any awards but was nominated for multiple categories including the Jupiter Award for Best International Film and Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure (Matt Damon).

Quotes

• "I remember. I remember everything." - Jason Bourne
• "You're never gonna find any peace. Not until you admit to yourself who you really are." - Nicky Parsons

Music, Soundtrack

• "Extreme Ways (Jason Bourne)" by Moby: This song is played at the end of all Bourne movies starting with the first one, "The Bourne Identity". It has become the unofficial theme song of the series.