Granted Damon reunites with Paul Was Jason Bourne worth the wait? Not sure. After the failed attempt at a spin-off with Bourne Legacy, which had Jeremy Renner in the lead role, this instalment with Matt Damon back as the lead, suggests an effort at course correction for the franchise. Was Jason Bourne worth the wait? Not sure. It was still fun at times but left me feeling underwhelmed and slightly disappointed that it wasn't a lot better, especially after the nine years since Ultimatum. Bourne tries to run from the CIA and has to find out why they're after him (again.) Overall, Matt Damon does a fine job doing what he does best, but it isn't his fault that the story's repetitive feel and the all-over-the-place editing and cinematography weighed it down. As for the story, it kinda felt like more of the same. I also found the final chase sequence to be rather dumbed down and destruction-heavy, as I enjoyed and appreciated the intelligence and restraint of the chase sequences from the previous 3 Damon films. However, as entertaining and action-packed as the film was, I can honestly say that I think this was probably the weakest of his Bourne films (it still beats Jeremy Renner's Bourne Legacy.) This offered some more great fight sequences, however, the noticeably choppy editing and camerawork made it hard to really enjoy at times. However, as entertaining and action-packed as the film was, I can honestly say that I think this was probably the weakest of his Bourne films (it still beats Jeremy Renner's Bourne Legacy.) This offered some more great fight Matt Damon gives a welcome return in one of his most famous roles. They’re a great way to get into the franchise if you’re on the fence about reading the books.Matt Damon gives a welcome return in one of his most famous roles. That being said, the films are another great place to start if that’s more your style. While many thrillers can be read in any order, you should at least read the first few to get started. Obviously if you want to read the books, you should start at the beginning with Bourne Identity. Where Should I Start Reading the Bourne Timeline? They are included here for now, though may become their own timeline in the future.Įven though the film adaptations are considerably different than the books, I’ve included them after the novels in this timeline, as I find watching the adaptation of the book to be very informative on the creative process. The Films: The Bourne films adapted the first four books, then went in a new direction.
New Books: In 2004 (likely in response to the popularity of the film franchise), Eric Van Lustbader wrote Bourne Legacy which kicked off an ongoing series of new books set in the Bourne universe.The Original Books: The original three books written by Robert Ludlum which formed the basis of the Bourne story.This timeline includes the following media: This is the Bourne series timeline for all of the Bourne books and films. Check it out! What’s on the Bourne Series Timeline? But there’s so much more to the series besides the films. We don’t always include thriller timelines on this site, but we can’t avoid Jason Bourne! The series exploded into popularity following the first Matt Damon films in the early 2000s.