'The Bourne Legacy' Featurette -- Not That That's a Bad Thing...

Okay, this is starting to look a tad glossy. Not that that's a bad thing -- you get what you paid for: Popcorn, a well-made flick, a fun time at the movies. But, I'm not getting the sense this will be what 'Identity' was. Not that that's a bad thing ('Identity' was pretty strong).

All they have to do with 'Legacy' is not drop the ball and they look to have enough new stuff, new hooks, with the genetic alteration that yields a super-agent and whatnot, to keep the franchise moving forward.

The logical next step (duh) is a Bourne with both Jeremy Renner and Matt Damon. Then, when the dust settles, see about putting a bow on things with a killer last installment that will enable everyone to hold their heads high.

Right now, it's looking like 'Legacy', despite action sequences by writer-turned-director Tony Gilroy that aren't the smoothest, holds up its end of the the bargain and moves all the pegs forward one space.

Featurette is fair, though I don't quite buy what it's selling. New footage and a couple new plot elements.




















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New Poster for 'The Bourne Legacy'

Well, not so great. And, I just got through saying this flick couldn't look uncool.

Just too artsy, conceptual, something. Not right for this type flick.

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New TV Spot for 'The Bourne Legacy'

Very nice new visuals. Original take on this character type. Very fresh.






















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International Poster for 'The Bourne Legacy'

I'm starting to think Legacy can't look uncool.

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Jeremy Renner/Bourne Legacy Covers Empire in August

There's another standard-issue garish version if you're interested. Gotta say, nice job. Looks good.

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New Trailer for 'The Bourne Legacy' Drops a Huge Reveal

When it comes to this property you have to wonder how each installment will compare to what came before, especially when you switch out the lead actor. How, for instance, will they keep fight scenes and car chases fresh? New trailer gives us a taste of it and they did a pretty damn good job.

We also get a plot/backstory bombshell.

iTunes has it in very nice looking hi-def


















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International Teaser Trailer for 'The Bourne Legacy'

Don't think there's new footage but worth a look.


















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Ultra-Sharp Trailer for 'The Bourne Legacy'

Have to admit, a bit gutsy for an American trailer, refreshing. The evolution of Jeremy Renner's character, starting as a beat up and shaken hardly recognizable guy, to the sharp-eyed Aaron Cross is effective -- loads up backstory with little dialogue and strong visuals. I especially like, at :40, the doctor looking at Cross' hand saying 'that healed quick'. You gotta wonder.

If the movie plays as well as this trailer we're in for another evolution in the action genre. What Matt Damon accomplished in the first films -- the distance he put between himself and the conventions of previous action/spy flicks -- Jeremy Renner does the same here. Great action, deep character. The franchise sets the bar higher (again). Not bad.













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Poster for 'The Bourne Legacy'

Very, very nice.

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