The Bourne Legacy

PG-13

Released Aug 10, 2012

2h 15m

Action

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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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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Aileen D

I thought this was the best of the Bourne series, which were tops overall. Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz had great chemistry and it was a fine supporting cast. Good stunts, generally credible plot, fine photography and direction. I don’t understand why the ratings were so low. I’ve seen the movie at least five times, I like the last line asking “are we lost?” because their good chemistry was so believable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/27/24

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The_Matthew S

I am in the few who love this film. Great action and thrilling set pieces.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/16/24

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diana

Jeremy and Rachel were phenomenal in this movie...no arrogant and over the top sentimentality nor unnecessay lengthy dialogue. Jeremy did the bulk of his stunts, and I watch it over and over again to see him walk a roof at an angle and then slide down the side of a building from the roof to save Rachel's character...clever and beautiful. Plus, in the end she saves him after he had gotten shot. The two had a sweet chemistry... nothing lewd or over the top. The other Bourne movies were very good, of course, but Legacy is very very special. It teaches survival and staying calm and focus when all hell breaks loose around you and respect for others.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Aaron Cross

Rachel Weisz

Dr. Marta Shearing

Ed Norton

Byer

Stacy Keach

Turso

Dennis Boutsikaris

Terrence Ward

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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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