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The Bourne Supremacy continues the story of Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from psychogenic amnesia. When a hit on him kills his wife instead, Bourne is hell-bent on revenge.
What was Jason Bourne?
A. A fresh fruit seller
B. An interpreter
C. A CIA assassin
Jason Bourne suffers from psychogenic amnesia but has figured out he was a CIA assassin. He experiences dreams and flashbacks of his old life and writes them down in a journal. Jason Bourne, is portrayed by Matt Damon, an actor, film producer and screenwriter.
D. An artist
What kind of deal is Deputy Director Pamela Landy overseeing when the movie begins?
A. A deal to get the Neski files, which point to a mole in the theft of $20 million of CIA money
Deputy Director Pamela Landy is overseeing a deal where an operative will pay $3 million to get the "Neski files." These files are important because they detail a theft of $20 million in allocation money seven years ago. More importantly, the files expose a high-ranking mole in the CIA.
B. A deal to uncover the whereabouts of Jason Bourne
C. A deal to thwart the exposure of agents in Germany and Italy
D. None of the above
Where are Jason Bourne and Marie Kreutz living when the movie opens?
Mykonos, Greece
Goa, India
In Bourne Identify, Jason Bourne reunited with Marie Kreutz in Mykonos, Greece, but at the opening of this film the two have moved to Goa, India. Marie Kreutz is portrayed by Franka Potente, a German actress and singer.
New York City, NY, USA
Rome, Italy
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To clear his mind after a troubled sleep, what does Jason do on the beach?
A. Search for seashells
B. Go for a run
Jason goes for a run on the beach, which reflects what he has been doing every day, running from discovery from the CIA. Did you know that between Bourne Identity and Bourne Supremacy Matt Damon gained 22 pounds, for Stuck on You? Damon was asked to shed the weight before coming back for Supremacy.
C. Meditate
D. Go for a swim
Who interrupts the deal that Pamela Landy is overseeing?
An agent for Russia’s Federal Security Service
The deal is interrupted by Kirill, an agent for Russia's Federal Security Service who works for Russian oil oligarch Yuri Gretkov. Kirill kills both men, takes the money and the files, and brings them back to Gretkov. Kirill is played by Karl Urban, best known for playing Éomer in the second and third installments of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The CIA mole
The FBI, unaware this was a CIA operation
None of the above
How does Kirill frame Bourne for the killing and the stolen information?
He leaves Bourne’s footprint at the scene of the crime
He leaves Bourne’s fingerprint on the undamaged circuit breaker
Kirill plants Bourne's fingerprint at the scene, where three explosions were placed to cut the power to the building. On the unexploded device Krills leaves Bourne’s fingerprints. Kirill wears black "Foot Joy" golf gloves when placing the explosives.
He leaves Bourne’s blood on the corner of the desk
None of the above
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How does Landy find out about Operation Treadstone?
A. She needs to find out who killed her agents
B. She gets top secret clearance to learn about Bourne
C. She talks to Deputy Director Ward Abbot about Treadstone
D. All of the above
After finding Bourne's fingerprint that Kirill planted, Landy goes about getting answers on Operation Treadstone. Did you know in early drafts of the script, Kirill was known only as "Mock-Bourne"?
What is Kirill’s next job to finish the mission?
Kill Pamela Landy
Kill Yuri Gretkov
Kill Bourne
Once the blame is on Bourne, it’s important to eliminate him so there are no more questions or investigations. Kirill has that job and goes to Goa, India, to do it. In India, Bourne spots Krill while buying a bottle of Himalayan Natural Mineral Water from a street vendor.
All of the above
What happens when Kirill goes after Bourne?
A. There is a car chase in the streets of Goa
B. Bourne’s vehicle, with Marie in it, plunges into a river
C. Marie dies
D. All of the above
After Bourne spots Kirill, Bourne flees with Marie. Kirill shoots and kills Marie instead of Bourne. Their vehicle plunges into a river and Bourne leaves after unsuccessfully attempting to save Marie. The initial draft of the screenplay had Marie dying when a bus veers off the road and slams into her.
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Once the car goes off the bridge, what does Bourne try to do?
A. Get Marie out of the car
B. Resuscitate Marie
C. Swim for help
D. A & B
Matt Damon said the scariest moment in the series was filming the underwater scene in Bourne Supremacy, when the car goes underwater. He explained, “I had to go to a pool with this great stunt guy and dive master a couple of times a week for a month or so to train me to relax underwater without an oxygen mask and with a blindfold and, later, to do simple tasks underwater like tying a shoe...â€
Some years ago, Russian politician, Bladimir Neski, was going to identify the thief. Then what happened?
Neski was murdered
Neski and his wife were murdered
Pamela Landy tells Abbott that the CIA agent who stole the $20 million was named in the Neski files. Some years previously, Russian politician Vladimir Neski was about to identify the thief when he was supposedly murdered by his wife in a Berlin hotel. However, it was Bourne’s first “hit†and it was never in his file, as it was never to be tracked to Abbott.
Nothing happened; he refused to identify the thief
None of the above
Why does Bourne allow himself to be identified by security in Naples?
He needs to get more information as to why the CIA is trying to kill him
After getting detained, he subdues his CIA interrogator and copies the SIM card from his cell phone. Using it, he learns about Landy and the frameup. Did you know Matt Damon accidentally knocked out Tim Griffin, who played the CIA interrogator, John Nevins, during the scene where he was detained?
He needs to turn himself in, now that he no longer has Marie to live for
He needs to turn himself in so he can find out who he is and get his memory back
None of the above
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Who is Jarda?
The only other remaining Treadstone operative
Jarda tells Bourne that Treadstone was shut down after Conklin's death, and then tries to kill him. The fight coordinator, Jeff Imada, explained, “I came up with the idea of using a rolled-up magazine and had to convince a few people that it would be a functional weapon.†Also, Matt Damon and Marton Csokas would hit each other in the arm with it before takes and would get bruises from it.
Marie’s only friend in India
One of Pamela Landy’s associates
None of the above
Why was the magazine in the toaster important?
A. It provided a slow fuse so Bourne could get out of the house before it exploded
It was a clever way to create a slow fuse. To make the explosion look real, three stuntmen wearing cabled harnesses are violently yanked up and away from the explosion, landing on off-camera airbags.
B. It would start the sprinkler system, which would confuse the assassin
C. It would cause an electrical overload to fry the assassin’s computer
D. None of the above
Who in the Amsterdam office of the CIA is questioned about Bourne?
Conklin
Nicky Parsons
Bourne follows Landy and Abbott as they meet former Treadstone support technician, Nicky Parsons, to question her about Bourne. Nicky is portrayed by Julia Stiles, who has earned numerous awards and nominations from all the top award ceremonies.
Jarda
None of the above
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Why does Bourne call Landy the first time?
To find out why the CIA is pursuing him
To pretend he wants to be brought in and arrange a meeting to do so
To talk to Nicky, who he thinks will tell him the truth
All of the above
Believing that the CIA is hunting him again, Bourne calls Landy from a nearby roof and is told of the reason for his pursuit. According to lines in the script, it would take the CIA agents 90 seconds to triangulate his position. Bourne disconnects the call exactly 88 seconds later.
How does Bourne give the CIA the slip when meeting with Nicky?
A. Protestors start taking over the Alexanderplatz, confusing the CIA agents
B. Nicky is on a slow-moving tram and, once the agents are on it, Bourne takes Nicky off the tram
C. Bourne takes Nicky into the underground tunnels of the train where he can’t be recorded
D. All of the above
Bourne learns from Nicky that Abbott was the head of Treadstone, not Conklin. Bourne remembers that he murdered Neski in Berlin, but Nicky says it is not in his files. No one can believe that Bourne didn’t kill her. Even Nicky thought she would be killed.
Who says this to Bourne? “Word in the ether was you'd lost your memory.†Jason Bourne: “You still should have moved.â€
Pamela Landy
Ward Abbott
Jarda
Jarda, the only other Treadstone assassin left, says this to Bourne. However, it is never made clear how Jason knew where Jarda was or even who Jarda was. According to the script, Jarda is actually the driver in the Berlin flashbacks Jason is having.
Kirill
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Who answers Tom Cronin? Tom Cronin: “He's making his first mistake.†“It's not a mistake. They don't make mistakes. They don't do random. There's always an objective. Always a target.â€
Pamela Landy
Ward Abbott
Nicky Parsons
When Jason looks into the security camera in Naples, Tom Cronin thinks Bourne is making his first mistake. But Nicky knows better than that, Treadstone operatives don’t make mistakes. Did you know that Julia Stiles, who plays Nicky, received an Emmy nod for her work on Dexter?
Danny Zorn
What happens to Danny Zorn, who was Conklin’s assistant but is now assisting Landy?
A. He gets killed by Abbot when Zorn explains how the circuit breakers were used to frame Bourne
Danny Zorn (Conklin's assistant) suspects that Bourne was not involved. He explains his theory about the circuit breakers to Abbott. Abbott kills Zorn during the explanation. Zorn is played by Gabriel Mann, an actor and model, known for his role as Nolan Ross on the ABC drama series, Revenge.
B. He tracks Bourne on his own and gets killed
C. He combs all the records and finds Bourne’s real name
D. He falls in love with Nicky
Who is Kirill talking to? Kirill: “You told me I had one month off.†“You told me Jason Bourne was dead.â€
Neski Gretkov
Kirill, tasked once again by Gretkov with killing Bourne, follows Bourne to Moscow. Kirill chases Bourne and shoots him in the shoulder. Bourne flees in a stolen taxi, a Russian-made Volga 3110.
Ward Abbott
Pamela Landy
Danny Zorn
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Why does Bourne go to a Berlin hotel to look for his next clue?
A. He recalls he was there for his first mission
Bourne visits the hotel where the killing took place and recalls more of his mission—he killed Neski on Conklin's orders, and when Neski's wife showed up, he shot her to make it look like a murder–suicide. That’s when he realizes what kind of impact this would have had on their child.
B. He needs to get some rest to figure everything out
C. He knows Pamela Landy and Abbot Ward are staying at the same hotel
D. None of the above
What is Bourne’s weapon of choice when he breaks into Abbott’s hotel room?
A. A tape recorder
Bourne breaks into Abbott's hotel room and records a conversation between Abbott and Gretkov that incriminates them in the theft of the $20 million. Abbott also admits that he had Bourne framed and ordered the hit in Goa. If you were Bourne with all of this happening, you wouldn’t smile much. In fact, Jason Bourne doesn’t show his pearly whites at all in the movie.
B. A hostage
C. A knife
D. A cord
Why doesn’t Bourne kill Abbott?
A. He wants him to be publicly humiliated
B. He knows that Marie wouldn’t want him to do it
Abbott expects Bourne to kill him, but Bourne, thinking of Marie, refuses. He knows she wouldn’t want him to do that, and he wants to honor her memory. Bourne carries a SIG-Sauer P225.
C. He doesn’t have to -- Landy will do it for him
D. Abbott apologizes to Bourne, so Bourne doesn’t kill him
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What happens after Bourne leaves and Landy confronts Abbott about her suspicions?
He refuses to talk to her
He threatens her with a knife
He commits suicide in front of her with Bourne’s gun
After Bourne leaves, Landy confronts Abbott about her suspicions. He points a gun at Landry, then at himself, committing suicide in front of her. Director Paul Greengrass used mostly handheld cameras and a muted color palette to give the movie a real-life feel. Greengrass also made sure all the stunts were achieved practically.
He pushes Landy out the window
What is in Landy’s hotel room, after she sees Abbott?
A. An envelope with the tape of Abbott’s conversations
Landy returns to her hotel room where she finds an envelope that Bourne has delivered to her room, containing the tape of Abbott's conversations with Gretkov and Bourne. Did you notice when Jason is on the rooftop observing Pamela and staff through his rifle scope, he sees everyone clearly and unobstructed? However, camera shots inside the building show sheer white curtains across all the windows.
B. A gun with a note, “You’re as guilty as Abbott.â€
C. An after-dinner mint on the pillow
D. Pictures of her at work from a building across the street
Who does Bourne want to talk to in Moscow?
Nicky Parsons
Another Treadstone operative like himself
Irena Neski, the daughter of Vladimir Neski
Bourne locates Irena and confesses to murdering her parents. He knows it can make a difference about how she feels about her parents. Irena is played by Oksana Akinshina, a Russian actress best known for her roles in Sisters, Lilya 4-ever and Hipsters.
None of the above
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When Bourne calls Landy one more time, before the movie ends, what transpires?
Landy wants to thank Bourne for the tape
Landy wants to give Bourne more information about himself
Landy wants to meet with Bourne
All of the above
In New York, Bourne calls Landy because he heard that she wants to talk to him. They discuss all of the above. Did you know that after all the chase scenes and fight scenes, the visible body count was nine?
What is Bourne’s reply to Landy?
“Maybe later.â€
“Just leave me alone, that’s all I ask.â€
“Get some rest, Pam. You look tired."
Bourne isn’t going to meet with Landy. He wants to stay as far away from the tentacles of the CIA as he can. Bourne then says, "Get some rest, Pam. You look tired," indicating that he is in New York and watching her. He will always be one step ahead.
“You’ve got something on your forehead.â€
What was Jason Bourne’s name at birth?
David Webb
Landy tells Jason Bourne that his name is David Webb and that he was born on April 15, 1971, in Missouri. Matt Damon, who portrays Jason Bourne, was born approximately six months earlier, on October 8, 1970.
David Bourne
Jason Walker
Dan Weiner
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What did the critics think of the film?
Mixed reviews
Favorable reviews
The film received favorable reviews from critics. They may not have rated it in the top 10%, but they enjoyed it nevertheless. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 81%, based on reviews it monitors.
They didn’t think much of it
None of the above
What did the fans think of the film?
More negative than positive
They loved it
The audience gave Bourne Supremacy a higher rating than the critics, with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Financially, Bourne Supremacy did better at the box office than the first movie, Bourne Identity. Both were box-office successes.
They hated it
None of the above
Which of these nominations did the film receive?
Saturn Award, Best Actor – Matt Damon
Critics’ Choice Award, Best Film - Popular
Edgar Allan Poe Awards, Best Motion Picture Screenplay
All of the above
Not only did the film receive nominations from all of the above, but it also received nominations from the Empire Awards, UK, for the Best British Director of the Year - Paul Greengrass. In addition, the MTV Movie Awards nominated the film for the Best Action Sequence – The Moscow Car Chase Sequence - as well as for the Best Male Performance – Matt Damon.
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Which of these awards did the film win?
Empire Awards, UK, Best Actor – Matt Damon
Empire Awards, UK, Best Film
ASCAP Awards, Top Box Office Films – John Powell
All of the above
Besides the above wins, the stunts were particularly praised. Bourne Supremacy won the Taurus Award from the World Stunt Awards Association for the Best Stunt coordinator and Best Work with a Vehicle.
Which of these accolades did Bourne Supremacy receive?
Its use of real stunt work, in contrast to the growing use of computer-generated action scenes
The consistent star performance by Matt Damon
The film is on Empire magazine's 2008 list of the 500 greatest movies of all time
All of the above
Bourne Supremacy, as well as all the Bourne films, is noted for the use of real stunt work, in contrast to the growing use of computer-generated imagery in action scenes. The Bourne films also use everyday items as weapons, unlike the Bond futurist weapons. From plot to stunts, the film ranks 454th on Empire magazine's 2008 list of the 500 greatest movies of all time.
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