The Bourne Legacy

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The Bourne Legacy

PG-13

Released Aug 10, 2012

2h 15m

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Mystery & Thriller

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When the actions of Jason Bourne spark a fire that threatens to burn down decades of research across a number of secret intelligence agencies, Eric Byer (Edward Norton), the man who built the programs, decides he must sacrifice one of them: Outcome. Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), one of Outcome's six agents, and research scientist Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) go on the run when Byer targets them for termination. But Cross proves to be a far deadlier target than Byer realizes.

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Critics Consensus

It isn't quite as compelling as the earlier trilogy, but The Bourne Legacy proves the franchise has stories left to tell -- and benefits from Jeremy Renner's magnetic work in the starring role.

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Monica Castillo

Dig Boston

This is not the Bourne sequel you were looking for.

Sep 24, 2012

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Leonard Maltin

indieWire

(Renner) has the required intensity and physicality to make his character-a highly-trained, genetically enhanced undercover agent-completely believable.

Aug 24, 2012

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Chris Stuckmann

Moviedex

The Bourne Legacy exists only as a failed attempt to squeeze more juice out of a once-reputable franchise, which is hardly a legacy worth leaving.

Rated: 2.5

Aug 22, 2012

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

With all of the detail being presented of this new area taking place beside the previous timeline, The Bourne Legacy is a little overwhelming to follow.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 16, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

When it’s all over, and we reflect on what was accomplished in The Bourne Legacy within the larger Bourne mythos, it’s clear this entry is a superfluous, if very entertaining ride.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 3, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

While Gilroy does occasionally struggle matching up with earlier films, the movie definitely has its moments that nicely falls in line with the series.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Audience Member

I though this was an excellent movie I am a huge Jason Bourne fan. This is not a Jason Bourne movie duhhh. As a stand alone movie it as good if not Better the the Jason Bourne movies which I liked. Don’t listen to the reviews. See it yourself. I wish that had made more of them with Jeremy Rainer

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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James C

A pointless film with an incredibly linear plot and zero substance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Carlos T

Filme: O Legado Bourne Elenco: @jeremyrenner @edwardnortonofficial @rachelweisz1 @oscarisaac.br @stacykeach Modelo: #agentesecreto #ação #suspense #espionagem Duração: 2h 15m Ano: 2012 Minha opinião: Nesta série são 4 filmes com Matt Damon e 1 filme com Jeremy Renner. 1º A identidade Bourne 2002, A Supremacia Bourne 2004, O Ultimato Bourne 2007 e Jason Bourne 2016 e com Jeremy O Legado Bourne 2012. Em todos eles, são perseguido pela própria agência. No mesmo momento que passa a estoria de Jason Bourne temos esta estória em paralelo, pena que ainda não houve uma continuidade nela. Pois foi uma boa atuação de Renner e Weisz. Temos Aaron como Bourne que faz parte de um experimento com compromidos que estimulam sentidos e repremi a dor. E Dra. Marta (Weisz) que é uma da cientistas que trabalha com o aperfeiçoamento das drogas. Aaron decobre que é um alvo da agência após suas pílulas estarem acabando e assim indo para agência porem enquanto aguarda seu avião é atacadopor Isaac. E a Marta vê um dos cientistas eliminando todos os outros cientista e somente Marta sai com vida e bem nesse momento ela sendo interrogada chega Aaron para salva-la de matadores enviados. Agora os 2 são considerados fugitivos. E com uma perseguição por Eric (Norton). E em vários países. Temos um filme cheio de ação. Com boas cenas de perseguições um filme não deixa a desejar com Matt Damon. Roteiro e enredo bem elaborado e feito. Vale apena assistir? sim Nota: 8,5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Gerald H

I actually like Jeremy Renner‘s character in the franchise very very much. On the other hand, Rachel Weisz‘s character (as well as her acting) are an annoying catastrophe.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/24

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Alex L

Characters aren’t as interesting or 3 dimensional as the main movies. Too much in the action than the spy movie

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Mark S

The best of the series Brilliant beyond words the performance of Rachel Weiss Remner is superb Absolutely marvellous

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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Tony Gilroy

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Jeremy Renner

Aaron Cross

Rachel Weisz

Dr. Marta Shearing

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Byer

Stacy Keach

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Synopsis

When the actions of Jason Bourne spark a fire that threatens to burn down decades of research across a number of secret intelligence agencies, Eric Byer (Edward Norton), the man who built the programs, decides he must sacrifice one of them: Outcome. Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), one of Outcome's six agents, and research scientist Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) go on the run when Byer targets them for termination. But Cross proves to be a far deadlier target than Byer realizes.

Director: Tony Gilroy
Producer: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, Jeffrey M. Weiner, Ben Smith
Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Kennedy/Marshall
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Action Sequences)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 10, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $113.2M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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