Bourne 4 might not happen (Greengrass quits) - Blu-ray Forum

Drewza89 · 12-01-2009, 12:46 AM

Paul Greengrass, director of The Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum, has left Bourne 4 over script and budgeting issues.

Universal is upset over the re-shoots and expanding budget of his upcoming film Green Zone. It was supposed to be a small pet project for Greengrass, but it has ballooned to over $150 million dollars. Script issues with Bourne 4 has also upset Greengrass.

Matt Damon has said that he's loyal to Paul and would only return to the series if Greengrass went along with him.

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Maybe the director of The Bourne Identity, Doug Liman, could return. I'm sure that Damon would come back for a big enough paycheck. I thought that the ending of Ultimatum wrapped the story up well, but I'm game for another one if the story is worth telling. Green Zone, which also stars Damon, might be the closest thing we get to seeing another Bourne film.

Blu Titan · 12-01-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

Paul Greengrass, director of The Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum, has left Bourne 4 over script and budgeting issues.

Universal is upset over the re-shoots and expanding budget of his upcoming film Green Zone. It was supposed to be a small pet project for Greengrass, but it has ballooned to over $150 million dollars. Script issues with Bourne 4 has also upset Greengrass.

Matt Damon has said that he's loyal to Paul and would only return to the series if Greengrass went along with him.

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Maybe the director of The Bourne Identity, Doug Liman, could return. I'm sure that Damon would come back for a big enough paycheck. I thought that the ending of Ultimatum wrapped the story up well, but I'm game for another one if the story is worth telling. Green Zone, which also stars Damon, might be the closest thing we get to seeing a Bourne 4.

Bourne 4 will happen no matter what. The old $ talks applies.

Irrob · 12-01-2009, 12:51 AM

I wont be upset if it stays a trilogy.

Rblu-Dblu · 12-01-2009, 01:09 AM

They'd probably go the James Bond route and just have a different Bourne.

Sussudio · 12-01-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

They'd probably go the James Bond route and just have a different Bourne.

I personally think that's a terrible idea. Damon is Bourne...

A 4th shouldn't happen anyway. This was a great trilogy that was tied up nicely. Good news as far as I'm concerned

xtop · 12-01-2009, 01:20 AM

i love this trilogy. but i'd prefer less shaky cam if we're being honest. so this could be a blessing in disguise

Drewza89 · 12-01-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i love this trilogy. but i'd prefer less shaky cam if we're being honest. so this could be a blessing in disguise

I'd love to see Doug Liman return to direct.

cblanco · 12-01-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

I personally think that's a terrible idea. Damon is Bourne...

A 4th shouldn't happen anyway. This was a great trilogy that was tied up nicely. Good news as far as I'm concerned

Exactly!!!

Steve · 12-01-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

I personally think that's a terrible idea. Damon is Bourne...

A 4th shouldn't happen anyway. This was a great trilogy that was tied up nicely. Good news as far as I'm concerned

Agreed. The story is finished as far as I'm concerned.

OrlandoEastwood · 12-01-2009, 03:13 AM

I think Greengrass is a hack to be honest. The second and third films was too shaky for me to concentrate.

makaveli21 · 12-01-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I think Greengrass is a hack to be honest. The second and third films was too shaky for me to concentrate.

I thought the 2nd was the best one. The 3rd was the worst.

vegeta88 · 12-01-2009, 03:55 AM

I'd like to see a fourth film but it is as a greedy audience member. I thought the third film was a good finish (in fact I wouldn't have shown the last shot of him swimming, just end on Julia's smile and music cue). I also wouldn't mind a new director (shaky cam = cheap styling to me). But replacing Damon would be weird to me.

ManUtd · 12-01-2009, 04:08 AM

If the fourth film is well-written then bring it on otherwise the trilogy will do for me.

jhiggy23 · 12-01-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I think Greengrass is a hack to be honest. The second and third films was too shaky for me to concentrate.

I liked them but agree that the shakiness significantly detracts from the film. Ebert concurs.

LynxFX · 12-01-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

I'd love to see Doug Liman return to direct.

Agreed!

Greengrass made #2 and #3 unwatchable to me. After watching the trailer for Green Zone it is apparent that is all he can do. It is too bad, because I do like Damon in the role.

There is only one Bourne move in my collection, I wouldn't mind a second.

Gamma_Winstead · 12-01-2009, 10:51 AM

Studios tend to get upset, and so would I, if you set out to make a 50 mil movie and it increases by 100 million when you look away.

No way green zone make 150+ if it's R like I heard it might be.

KubrickFan · 12-01-2009, 02:58 PM

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After watching the trailer for Green Zone it is apparent that is all he can do.

It's not a trick he uses, it's his style. I wouldn't call him a one trick pony because of it.

MarkJ801 · 12-01-2009, 03:07 PM

Good riddance, those movies sucked.

Weirded Wonder · 12-01-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I think Greengrass is a hack to be honest. The second and third films was too shaky for me to concentrate.

I think Katherine Hepburn did the cinematography on the 2nd and 3rd films.

KilloWertz · 12-01-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkJ801

Good riddance, those movies sucked.

Good contribution. Way to go...

Anyways, my opinion this is that it's not a big deal if they don't make a fourth. I agree with some others that said it was a great trilogy that was wrapped up nicely. I wouldn't mind a fourth of course if it was done well, but there's no real need for another. I wouldn't want to see anyone else as Bourne either.

12-01-2009, 12:46 AM	#1
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Bourne 4 might not happen (Greengrass quits) Paul Greengrass, director of The Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum, has left Bourne 4 over script and budgeting issues. Universal is upset over the re-shoots and expanding budget of his upcoming film Green Zone. It was supposed to be a small pet project for Greengrass, but it has ballooned to over $150 million dollars. Script issues with Bourne 4 has also upset Greengrass. Matt Damon has said that he's loyal to Paul and would only return to the series if Greengrass went along with him. Source ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Maybe the director of The Bourne Identity, Doug Liman, could return. I'm sure that Damon would come back for a big enough paycheck. I thought that the ending of Ultimatum wrapped the story up well, but I'm game for another one if the story is worth telling. Green Zone, which also stars Damon, might be the closest thing we get to seeing another Bourne film.

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12-01-2009, 12:51 AM	#3
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	I wont be upset if it stays a trilogy.

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Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	They'd probably go the James Bond route and just have a different Bourne.

12-01-2009, 01:20 AM	#6
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i love this trilogy. but i'd prefer less shaky cam if we're being honest. so this could be a blessing in disguise

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OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I think Greengrass is a hack to be honest. The second and third films was too shaky for me to concentrate.

12-01-2009, 03:55 AM	#12
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I'd like to see a fourth film but it is as a greedy audience member. I thought the third film was a good finish (in fact I wouldn't have shown the last shot of him swimming, just end on Julia's smile and music cue). I also wouldn't mind a new director (shaky cam = cheap styling to me). But replacing Damon would be weird to me.

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