tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36879283.post7572583233489868836..comments2024-03-20T01:16:08.502-07:00Comments on Double O Section: Tradecraft: Universal Chairman on the Future of BourneTannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910873055922510145noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36879283.post-60933416399383557682013-02-24T05:22:21.390-08:002013-02-24T05:22:21.390-08:00I have read a couple of the books, as it happens. ...I have read a couple of the books, as it happens. I suppose if they were to do any more then adapting those would indeed be the approach to take.<br /><br />I suspect any adaptation wouldn't be that faithful, but there we go.<br /><br />As Christopher says, Damon hasn't had much luck in recent times, which is why he's suddenly so keen on returning to the Bourne 'franchise' (and how I hate that term..!)<br /><br />My problem is that these films are in danger - in the wrong hands - of turning into a franchise sausage factory. What happened to originality?<br /><br />As I say, I'd rather they left it alone now. But fat chance...Simeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008134625754600284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36879283.post-59075925325797760852013-02-22T20:04:32.373-08:002013-02-22T20:04:32.373-08:00Damon's had a string of flops. In part, I thin...Damon's had a string of flops. In part, I think, to be the guy's ability to come off as a pompous ass (Remember, not only did he take pot shots at "The Bourne Legacy," he took aim at James Bond as well). That said, Bourne is Damon's best way to reconnect with his audience. He'll be game.<br /><br />Also, I haven't read much of Ludlum (your reviews will change that), however I suspect there is a belief that Ludlum's material is "you're dad's paperbacks," i.e., potboilers from a different age. If you say they're ripe with good movie material I believe you. Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891929494991013300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36879283.post-44475477148706046192013-02-22T13:43:30.411-08:002013-02-22T13:43:30.411-08:00Have you read the books? Would you really not like...Have you read the books? Would you really not like to see faithful adaptations of the first two? I think that's the way to go.Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910873055922510145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36879283.post-32086515416653659642013-02-22T13:34:26.382-08:002013-02-22T13:34:26.382-08:00They need to call time on the Bourne franchise.
S...They need to call time on the Bourne franchise.<br /><br />Sorry, but they really do.<br /><br />Regardless of whether it's Renner or Damon.Simeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008134625754600284noreply@blogger.com