Bourne Supremacy. Yeah, it was "supreme" at something all right....

[DonDavis]

ugh, that was bad. Real bad. Can someone tell me why the damn camera would not stop jerking/herking around? Oh wait, I know, we can thank MTV for that little nugget of artistic influence. A little of that effect is fine but give it a rest once every few minutes!

And I loved the "underwater-mouth-to-mouth-resuscitation" scene .

ugh

[Overpaid Slacker]

Just watched this the other night myself... that hectic camera crap has got to stop! If a director can't convey enough action and tension w/ a "still" camera, throwing an epileptic fit with it isn't going to add value.

Even the hand-to-hand stuff was filmed too close-up to really enjoy.

JP

[Icemaster]

Agreed.

Rented it last night. I still have neck spasms from trying to follow the camera.

Fight scenes, OK. Gives a sense of chaos and anarchy. But when you're driving a car??? WTF

Don't they use SteadyCams anymore?

And the story was paper thin also.

[motion]

It all started with NYPD Blue about 10 years ago, I believe. I hate that crap, too.

[Eric Coffey]

Originally posted by motion
It all started with NYPD Blue about 10 years ago, I believe. I hate that crap, too.

Double agreed. The "seizure-cam" technique is annoying, and over-used. Not sure about the NYPD Blue thing though, I think it first appeared on the show COPS

[curlesw]

The books (there are 3) are MUCH better than the movie.

Wayne C.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

I was pissed they killed Franke Potente at the beginning. Yeah it wasnt as good as the first.....

[pwd72s]

Thanks for the heads up guys. Cindy is a Migraine sufferer. Herky-jerky flicks can turn her into a mass of whimpering pain...

[HarryD]

I agree. Sadly, I have always enjoyed the Ludlum books for a casual read.

A few weeks ago, I watched an older "Action" film (title escapes me but it was a good one). Interestingly, when I saw it the first time, I thought it moved right along. Seeing it now, it seems slow and deliberate.

I guess the film makers have to make every thing for the MTV Generation. Fast cuts, close shots, excessive motion.

I hate it. Take your time, show me the big picture, Fill in some details, let the action speak for itself.

Darn shame....

[DonDavis]

Originally posted by Eric Coffey
I think it first appeared on the show COPS

Hell, I'm OK with COP'S version of "stumble-cam. At least it's a real chase of a real bad guy. Besides, I can honestly say that COPS is probably my "all-time" favorite show.

That is, as far as 'rehearsed" shows are concerned.

[dd74]

Originally posted by motion
It all started with NYPD Blue about 10 years ago, I believe. I hate that crap, too.

Nah, Motion's correct. NYPD Blues started that *****, and the show is still garbage. No matter what style something's shot in, it can't supplant the necessity of a good script.

The best "style" I've seen in a long time is the half-speed filming in El Mariachi and whatever style Spielberg used in Saving Private Ryan. And the steady cam scenes in Raising Arizona was terrific.

Of course "Noir" beats everything.

[Britwrench]

It was so good that I fell asleep in the theater....that didn't go down too well with whom I went to enjoy this new thrilling movie ......

[klaucke]

The problem with the Bourne Supremecy I found was that nothing really happens. I really liked the first one, but with the 2nd I kept waiting for the movie and plot to actually start.

[Az911]

I liked the moive it was one of the better summer action blockbusters.