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Older woman likes Legacy----

posted 12 years ago by Ishallwearpurple
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---Finally got to see it in on HBO and have watched it about 4-5 times now.

Love the opening scenes in the mountains and the snow. Beautiful cinematography.

The title gives a clue. This is like a will with the estate being divided up. But the original person is gone and now we move on with new lives.

Renner as Aaron is an orphan who has an I.Q. below normal. He is allowed to join the service because they need to make their quota. And chosen for the enhancement program.

Now that he has become mentally and physically stronger, why would he want to go back? The plot is coherent to me. He and Dr. Marta going to get him the final shot is dangerous but necessary for their survival. He has to stay strong for them to get away.

Rachels' doctor is a cerebral character that is thrown completely off balance by violence and danger. Almost inchoherant and anyone would be. She is not an agent or had any training. She isn't a tough loser babe like Bournes' girlfriend was.

Both actors are great in their roles. IMHO.

What gets all the young guys all in an orgasmic sweat are the chases and the fights. But while I can watch them and appreciate them as fun, I love the other parts and the character development more.

I love all the Bourne films and have them in my collection. And watch them often. But I love this one too.

I hope that enigmatic smile on Aaron and Marta's faces in the last scene on the boat means we will see them again.

Jane
My Movie Blog, The Ancient Pelican here:http://purpleladyj.blogspot.com/

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[–] Ishallwearpurple 12 years ago

---my only quibble about all the Bourne films are the chases. They all go on too long and are unreal.

A normal person would be dead after the first crash but Bourne and Aaron survive with only minor bumps and scrapes. Supermen.

I usually just fast forward.

But I love all the spy stuff at headquarters. We are slowly learning that all that stuff is more or less what our government is doing.

Jane
My Movie Blog, The Ancient Pelican here:http://purpleladyj.blogspot.com/

[–] LightningLad 12 years ago

I enjoy it for the guy reasons but also the reasons you talk about. In a weird way I find it to be a very romantic movie. Aaron obviously has a bit of a crush on Marta and so he then gets to save her life and run away with her. Kind of a nice fantasy.

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[–] mrshvd3 12 years ago

Just the fact that he knew exactly how many times they'd had contact -- 13 times in 4 years, I think? -- tells me that Aaron was sweet on Marta. He was nearly crushed when he realized that she only knew him as a number.

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[–] Ishallwearpurple 12 years ago

---and I really think they have great chemistry. By the time they are on the boat they both want to "be lost together."

When the virus has made him so sick and he tells her to take the money and passports in his jacket, she is so moved she is almost crying.

I hope they continue their story in another Aaron Cross film, but even if it never happens, we can imagine our own next chapter.

Jane
My Movie Blog, The Ancient Pelican here:http://purpleladyj.blogspot.com/

[–] subase 11 years ago

I also like how they admit Rachel's character is very attractive and one of her coworkers is obsessed with her.

[–] thebabe3 11 years ago

Me too! Loved Renner as much as Damon, and sure hope Renner is in sequel.