(2012) was a bold attempt to expand the franchise beyond its original star, Matt Damon. Directed by Tony Gilroy (who wrote the previous three films), it shifts the focus to Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner), an operative from a different program called Outcome . The Critical Consensus
According to critics, it sits near the bottom of the franchise, though it often fares slightly better than the 2016 return of Matt Damon in Jason Bourne . Tomatometer Score The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) The Bourne Identity (2002) The Bourne Supremacy (2004) (2012) 56% Jason Bourne (2016) The Bourne Legacy (2012)2012
Some viewers found the film "too dialogue-driven" and filled with technical jargon compared to the lean, propulsive style of the original trilogy. A common complaint was that the story felt like it was "running in place" alongside the events of The Bourne Ultimatum rather than moving forward. (2012) was a bold attempt to expand the
The film received , currently holding a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes . While many critics praised the performances and the expansion of the lore, others felt it struggled to justify its existence without Jason Bourne himself. Tomatometer Score The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) The Bourne
Despite the split reviews, it was a box-office success, grossing $280 million worldwide on a $125 million budget. Community Perspectives
Jeremy Renner was widely praised for his "magnetic" and physical performance as Aaron Cross. The film’s action sequences, particularly the climactic motorcycle chase in Manila, were noted for their high production value.
“This was someone yearning to be more, not someone who was already better than everyone else, but just couldn't remember... expectations seem too high.” IMDb How it Ranks