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I've heard news about this before it became official and I've gotta say I'm not too happy about it. I was very satisfied about the perfectly aligned story arc set up by the existing trilogy. This is a Godfather III-style cashcow.

Frame on Oct 16, 2008

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but, isn't the fourth book of the series written by a different author?

Jaf on Oct 16, 2008

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nooooooooooo!!!! I loved the trilogy, and loved the cutting edge filming. Ultimatum is one of my top 10 favorite movies, however, one of the reasons i love it so much was the seemingly perfect ending… I dont know why they cant leave well enough alone, adding on will just be like the 4th book, unnessecary and unsuccessful. i feel like the expectations will be too high and at this point the filming style is no longer so unique, with rippoffs like the new bonds trying to take on its style. I just dont see this going well in any sense

zach on Oct 16, 2008

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@Jef, yup, just like the artical says, Eric Van Lustbader wrte the fourth book.

Your serious Universal. Your serious?
This fourth film will be 100% for the money. Matt Damon didnt want to do a fourth, YOU didnt want to do a fourth… WE dont want you to do a fourth.

Its for money and money only.

Marcus on Oct 16, 2008

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Humph… At least Damon and Greengrass are still attached. I'd be far more worried if they werent.

Kelley on Oct 16, 2008

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You know Bourne is alive at the end of the third movie. That's it. That doesn't mean that it's a perfect way to end a trilogy. I'll admit it's a good way, but it can still go on. Feasably, I mean. Bourne is alive, which means that as long as there are people out there who have been involved in Blackbriar, or those who have been opposition to it, who know of Bourne, they will seek him out. If I didn't find his body, I would take that as a sign that he was still alive, and would go after him.

I say, go for it. I thoroughly enjoyed all three, and I don't think anyone can say that Ludlum would never have written a fourth. I don't know, did he say he wouldn't? I'm open to input. All I'm saying is, from what I know, if he hadn't died, a fourth Bourne novel might have been penned by the original author. Thumbs up to Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon, who, with the exception of Christian Bale, would be at the top of the action genre as we speak.

JL on Oct 16, 2008

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HELLZ YEAH

The Bourne movies are absolutely positively my favorite action series, I welcome it and screw you guys who are bitchin' about it.

PimpSlapStick on Oct 16, 2008

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Hey, They managed to pull of three grade A movies. Why not a fourth?

Red Buttons on Oct 16, 2008

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Its great news, but the 4th book by Eric is actually a really really really great take on the Bourne series, i thoroughly enjoyed it. It would be a fairly different take but it would make it a good take if they decided to stick with it, im sad that they did not go with Erik's book.

Aequitas on Oct 16, 2008

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As if the first three movies followed the story set up by the trilogy anyways. Most of the key plot elements were not at all followed besides the main premise of the 'Identity'. I enjoyed both the books and the movies, so I don't see what the big deal is about them recreating the whole story once again.

Mike on Oct 16, 2008

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NOOOO!!!!!!
I LOVED the first 2 movies. I thought they were fantastic. But the third movie seemed a little forced, not as smooth and easy as the first two. It just didn't have that "umph" that the other movies had. I was very disapointed. And the fact that they're going to try to push this one movie further bugs me. Just end it. Don't ruin this by adding another sub-par movie to the story of Jason Bourne.

clerksfan on Oct 16, 2008

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Leave good enough alone…for once. The Ultimatum was teriffic, and had a perfect ending. Hollywood is way too greedy.

DinoChow on Oct 16, 2008

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The books have almost nothing to do with the movies.

anyone see a Carlos in the movie?

They have the same titles. oh and he had amnesia.

Danny on Oct 16, 2008

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New James Bond? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! That's a good one. AHAHAHAH!!

Blue Buttons on Oct 16, 2008

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#14, I think you can on some level credit the Bourne series for the gritty direction that the new Bond films have taken. Just saying.

Frame on Oct 16, 2008

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i say bring on the sequels- always and if its bad, do another sequel to recover it haha i live for sequels- i just hate when actors are replaced- consistency in storylines and actors are huge!

matt on Oct 17, 2008

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The series wrapped up in a good fashion. This is a big mistake

L on Oct 17, 2008

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It did end perfectly. I guess it's money over sense in this case.

Oh well…I'll still watch it anyway!

Bry from Chi on Oct 17, 2008

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and Matt Damon said Bourne Redundancy. How about Born Liar.

whoa liar on Oct 17, 2008

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I really loved the first one and I can appreciate the second and third but I just wished they had stayed close to the books, which they don't at all. As for taking him to South America…eh.

janet on Oct 17, 2008

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i feel like the trilogy came to a natural conclusion, it might be damaging to shoe-horn in a sequel, but hopefully the talent involved won't allow it to be lackluster.

hell, i'd wait twenty-something years like indy.

fanboy d on Oct 17, 2008

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Take that Bond… Sorry but the Bond "re-telling" completely bit off of this franchises' style. I hope they keep making them until Damon calls it quits.

jmoney on Oct 17, 2008

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I think it could go on endlessly as the Bond movies, and that's def. above what I've been wanting to hear considering Bourne movies. There are so much in the books, that are'nt covered in the movies which is why I think it's possible.. Also, they are my fav. movies and it would be just nothing more than a personal gift to me, and I'd be happy to having more around.

Josh Griffith on Nov 2, 2008

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I've wanted to know more about his past relationship with Nicki.

Rags C on Nov 10, 2008

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Just don't kill him off and it's fine with me. He should continue on, just like Bond!

jon derek on Nov 27, 2008

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I welcome the 4th movie. I don't think bond and bourne are anything alike and I don't see how people can compare the two. They are totally different charactors. I think the first three were great. After all if the government knew he was still alive they will always see him as a threat and would try to kill him.

ckret on Dec 12, 2008

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How many times have I watched each of these 3 movies? They get better every time. Yes, the ending to Ultimatum was great, but Jason Bourne swimming away at the end only excites me to the possibilities of the next film. How many other movies have I watched more than once??? Keep it going.

Jimbo on Dec 17, 2008

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I to won't to see about nikkis' and bournes past,would add a nanswer to the caferteria scene in the ultimatum.

jim on Dec 25, 2008

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They should have stuck closer to the books. As successful as the movies have been, had they ran with Ludlum's story line a little more, the movie makers would have been legitimately more flexible to write more and more Bourne flicks. ATTN: If you have not read Robert Ludlum's three Bourne novels, and you like these movies, you are missing out on a world of fun…and you opinion on the upcoming Bourne 4 will have a new perspective.

Damandrew on Dec 29, 2008

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p.s. there is no past relationship with Nikki, if they go there I may have serious reservations about this film

Damandrew on Dec 29, 2008

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Bourne is way better than the James Bond movies. However, I loved Bond movies when I was a child, but nowadays Bourne is the SH**!!! I can't wait to see the fourth one, but as some good critics say, it has to have a good story and not just money making greedy peace of "whatever" to pull our moneys out of our pockets. The idea of South America is really good, I'd like to see him in China in the 5th

Qommarbahz on Jan 9, 2009

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HELL YES. I never could get into BOND - it was spawned before my time but the Bourne series is my BOND. I've watched Bond but I just don't enjoy it. Bourne on the other hand is freaking awesome and if they let it end with three that would suck — they at least need the forth to bring Nicky and David together now - David doesn't remember Nicky, why… I don't remember Nicky — there is always the option of going back and writing the prequel to all three as well - that would be cool as well, ending it as Jason heads to the boat to kill Wambassi. Going all over the world as suggested…hmmm if the story takes him there sure but not as the basis of the plot — Bond was never that way, now that he has found himself and Pam Landy is his allie it makes sense that he is sent on missions to right the wrongs of Treadstone and Blackbriar. Bourne is the new Bond for my generation, Bond is my fathers era, Bourne is mine to end it would really suck… I certainly cannot take anymore Austin Powers spoofs so…. BOURNE must live on

Kevin on Jan 11, 2009

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There has to be a sequel! He swims off in the water still not having come in from the cold (as in he knows he has another mission. He's not having to be rescued like before), the other CIA chick who said "you really don't remember" smiles so big when she hears his body was never recovered and she is still out in the cold, and this "South American" Carlos guy from all the background material is still alive. Give us a few flash backs to connect the dots but there are a few new plots to explore don't ya think?

W.V. on Jan 12, 2009

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YES - YES - HELLLS YESSSSSS!!!!

Fact is that in todays movie industry there are not many good action series left, that keep me glued to my seat! This series has a fantastic story line to it and continues to be action packed!
I have watched all 3 movies over and over again and would welcome a 4th, 5th and even 6th movie to be made!
Why should you guys knock something that has been soo good? Matt Damon does such a good job with the charecter Jason Bourne (which makes the movie), why would anyone not want to see more?

Roger on Jan 24, 2009

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BRING IT ON, BRING IT ON UNIVERSAL….. I cant get enough of bourne, the best action movies ever, they make bond look like a pussycat, i,m amazed that some people dont know a good thing when they see it???????????wird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Martin on jan 27th 2009 on Jan 27, 2009

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remember that good things come in 3's… a 4th bourne will probably kill the franchise
just look at what happened with saw

alex on Jan 31, 2009

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Don't even try to compare the potential of Saw to the potential of Bourne.

Josh Griffith on Feb 1, 2009

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Can not wait. The only thing is that i hope they do not screw it up. The first 3 were some what believable. But i agree with a future comment, they need to go back in time before the first movie and fill in the past with Nicky and how he was recruited. They could actually start the 4th movie that way and then FF to the present and the end of the forth which could easily carry over to a final 5th movie. HOLLYWOOD, KEEP IT REAL!

Kevin on Feb 3, 2009

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I am sorry, but was Saw good in the second round? the bourne movies were all interesting as it showed us the nitty gritty world of espionage & the action being kick-ass at the A-level. Bourne is an interesting story, as pointed out earlier, the literature can be copied & updated. As for the plot, the writers did use some ideas from the books (1 - amnesia, 2 - falsely accused, 3 - uncovering new/old enemies). It is a clever things what the writers did, as it made sense for new fans & old fans (of the book) aren't that disappointed, it is to my fervent prayer that the writers don't follow the idea of book 4, cause the book, fun as it maybe to read the plot is very thin & absurd all through out (come to think if they were saying South America, oh my….)

somwerbtwngrnnblu on Feb 3, 2009

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it's obvious there was a past between nicky parsons and david webb. could be an interesting story line if they merge some of the idea of the first and second book and tie it off with nicky.
eg, bourne was the best……finally found peace becoming david webb. then dragged out by a new wannabe…..taking his name and his reputation and then going after nicky.
robert ludlum has written some awesome books but i think he took the bourne character further than he even meant to.
love the movie trilogy, but it won't be complete till they tie off the david webb and nicky parsons scenario.
as long as matt damon, julia styles are back with paul greengrass directing……..it can be the bourne legacy.

pat white on Feb 27, 2009

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The bourne movies kick ass and they should keep making them like others have said these movies are along the lines of the Bond flics and they made a few bad ones there so evn if bourne 4 for isnt any good I say keep tryin the charcter is worth it

mark bowdive on Feb 27, 2009

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Go for it i would love there to be a fourth movies

Caleb on Mar 7, 2009

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A fourth Bourne would be awesome!!! These movies are a huge hit and a killer story. The Bourne story is awesome. I have to say Matt Damon all the way. If they change actor I wont be to happy. Just like they said an upcoming Bond. I hope they make many more. I have to say the ending was great but made me want more. I hope it goes through

Mike on Mar 12, 2009

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I can't wait !! Matt Damon's Bourne movies are the best action movies ever made. I just hope they never turn the Bourne story into a tv series because that is when they really mess up the original Film ..for example look at what they did to the movie Stargate and the Terminator on tv.they have to keep it on the Big screen. Bourne 4 YES!!

Johnny on Mar 14, 2009

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I hope they bring back the "Nickki" character. In the 3rd book, Jason married her If I remember correctly. They should be put together again in a 4th movie. I also like the original book's storyline of Jason being brought in and resuming a normal life for a short while. Oh Well, I'll see the movie and buy the DVD unless it turns out to be a total dog.

Dwight on Mar 15, 2009

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The Bourne Identity (by Robert Ludlum) movie has the title, but the story was completely changed.
The Bourne Supremacy (by Robert Ludlum) movie has the title, but story completely changed.
The Bourne Ultimatum (by Robert Ludlum) movie has the title, but story completely changed.
So what difference is there if Bourne 4 goes on its own, the first three already did?
So what if they used the new author of the Bourne saga Eric Van Lustbader's book, they would change
it anyway.
Why do screenwriters screw up such good books. If their writing is so good, why don't they write
their own books???????????????????????????????????????????????

tom on Mar 16, 2009

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It's good to have seen the reader's comments on here, it should def. motivate movie watchers like myself to read. I have read books and I do know that there's too much content in the books to involve in the movies-So THEY say. However, with all the content available they could go making lots of great Bourne movies. So great movies by all means! Although, I know the reader's have an advantage that we would grasp if we took the time to read..

lol-I have the first two books and only came to reading about a quarter inch of the thickness of the Bourne Identity. If I made more time I know I'd see the same results as the reader's do. So thanks to you all for the motivation-hard-reality being: I probably won't take time to read the books anythime soon. I'm still young yet.

Josh Griffith on Mar 16, 2009

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Good move. I need my Bourne fix.

Bhatija on Mar 22, 2009

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Can't wait, i loved the first three, heve seen them all heaps of times. The best action flick going around at the moment

Sam on Apr 5, 2009

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yess…….Bourne 4ever……
loved the actions….man, jason was bourne to fight 4ever….till he died…nottttttttttttttt

gio passino on Apr 9, 2009

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i think it,ll be as well as befor.that,s it………….

m.h karimi on May 9, 2009

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Keep Bourne running! All the books are great yet most are far fetched from the movies. Matt Damon keep doing the Bourne movies and your career will be entrenched as the best of this generation!

Limebalz on May 10, 2009

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I do not believe what I hear some people are not happy????are you all kidding me? the Jason Bourne movie have been for me the best action movie I am looking forward for the next one and many more IF Matt decide to make more I love those movie..I am telling what movie i wish they will stop making for instance,the last james bond that 007 made it sucks big time this guy who play the 007 he is the worst..you know a lot they prefer the other kind of Jason you know that guy with the mask who as been killed at list a thousands times and still come back a live..give me a break those are not movie those are trash..again I like the jason bourne movie and I would like to see more of them…

Steve on May 17, 2009

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Of course there is a past relationship between Nikki and Jason. Her comment "It was difficult for me, with you.", screamed prior relationship and sequel. If they don't develop that story line in "4", I'll be very upset. Bring Julia Stiles back! She stole every scene she was in in all three.

Nikki Lover on May 29, 2009

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Of course there should be a fourth in the series, plzz make sure it happens. Matt Damon has become the action movie leading man of Hollywood these days, other than maybe Christian Bale or Matthew McConaghey…
With him, Julia Stiles involved and Paul Greengrass directing it, I personally can't see it failing either in the actually movie or in the Box office.
Besides the fact my last name is Bourne, and i think its great to see my last name spoken about in tones of awe…..

Graeme Bourne on Jun 4, 2009

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Only if:
1.it's set between Identity and Supremacy
2.Franka Potente has a major role
3.it's directed by Doug Liman

But:
most of Identity was filmed between October 2000 and Feb 2001 - Matt and Franka would be 10 years older, in a film supposedly set shortly afterwards.
Universal specifically banned Liman from directing the sequels - even though the Jason Bourne of the movies is basically Liman's creation and there'd've been no Identity if Doug hadn't put in years of creative effort before any studios were interested.

So no, I'd sooner keep the 3 films as they are.

marek on Jun 19, 2009