Doug Liman chose Matt Damon, an actor with the face of a teddy bear, from whom you definitely do not expect any Bond exploits or fights in the style of Seagal, but that is what he does.
At the same time, unlike the classic Bond, his actions are absolutely vital, there is no complex technique, but there is a skill of fighting. There are no gorgeous blondes - there is Potente, a cute pretty girl, but nothing more.
In some ways, Bourne is just like us and everyone else, and it’s not clear why police around the world don’t like him at first sight. Or are they just jealous that “the muzzle did not come out”?
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