In this fourth installment of the Bourne franchise, Aaron Cross is an agent from an organization similar to Treadstone and Jason Bourne. The difference between him and Bourne is that his senses are heightened by a couple of drugs the U.S. government makes him take. Aaron is the kind of agent that more often than not shoots first and then asks questions later. He's loyal to his country and to the agency. That loyalty is soon betrayed when Bourne comes back on the grid and wreaks havoc on everyone involved with Treadstone and the similar agencies. Now Cross is on the run from the very country he swore to protect and serve.
I was excited when it was announced that there was going to be a fourth Bourne film. My excitement quickly faded when I heard that Matt Damon was not actually returning as Bourne. It didn't make sense to title it The Bourne Legacy when Jason Bourne wasn't even going to be in the film. The result is a good action flick that lovers of the original series will not be completely disappointed in. It has its flaws, such as some background information that doesn't make sense. The thing that has set apart this series from other secret agent series' such as the James Bond series is the realistic action. This unfortunately is Legacy's downfall. There is a chase sequence on motorcycles that started out well, but then turned into a "how the heck is that possible" moment. Overall it was a good installment, but it was the worst of the series. I'd recommend it for fans of the series, but don't expect it to be at the level of the original trilogy.
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