The Bourne Legacy

Director: Tony Gilroy
Writer: Tony Gilroy
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Oscar Isaac, Edward Norton, Joan Allen
Language: English
Theatrical Release Date: August 10, 2012
Distributor: Universal
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Tagline: There Was Never Just One

Synopsis: The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, Tony Gilroy, takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office: The Bourne Legacy. The writer/director expands the Bourne universe created by Robert Ludlum with an original story that introduces us to a new hero (Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films. For The Bourne Legacy, Renner joins fellow series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Oscar Isaac, while franchise veterans Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Scott Glenn reprise their roles. [Synopsis courtesy of official site]

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The Playlist News

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The Playlist News

Exclusive: Matt Damon Says 'The Bourne Legacy' Makes It Hard For Him To Re-Enter The Franchise

Last time Matt Damon, star of the original 'Bourne' trilogy, was out doing press, he said he hadn't seen "The Bourne Legacy," this past summer's extensive reboot of the franchise that placed Jeremy Renner at the center of the action. The film upped the franchise's scien...
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The Playlist News

Matt Damon Says Playing Jason Bourne Again Is Unlikely, But He Hasn't Seen 'The Bourne Legacy' Yet

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Edward Norton Talks Playing The Conflicted Morality & Patriotism Of Eric Byer In 'The Bourne Legacy'

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Indiewire Reviews

Critic's Notebook: Why 'Bourne Legacy' Isn't As Mature As It Thinks -- And What You Should See Instead

There's a big difference between complex and confusing, but "The Bourne Legacy" confuses the latter for the former.
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Criticwire Reviews

Criticwire Picks: Renner and 'Bourne Legacy' Draw Favorable Early Returns

"The Bourne Legacy" wins favor among Indiewire's Criticwire Network participants.
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The Playlist Reviews

Review: Heady & Complex, 'The Bourne Legacy' Is A Fresh & Exciting Expansion Of The Franchise

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Thompson on Hollywood Reviews

Review: Gilroy's 'The Bourne Legacy' Delivers, Thanks to Renner

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