I have not recovered from the trauma that was the last Indiana Jones movie to comment (see: South Park). However, The Matrix was a classic decline. The first was wildly original (great concept) and unpredictably fun. The others adhered to the not always true law of diminishing returns. Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Yup, it was well done, but I feel cheated getting left at the alter being promised an ending a year or so later from #2. At least the Indiana Jones movies can be judged on their own merit. They don't leave me hanging, thinking "I just saw (paid for) a two hour plus trailer for the next movie." With the Bourne Identity they tie things up. Each movie delivers on its promises. I have yet to be disappointed. Ben Affleck's boyfriend Matt Damon does a great job, as does the gritty, semi-realtime "we are there" cinematography. People may want to study this for successful series. Good story, good acting, good action, good character, good mood to filming, good humor, believable, can't get too much good story... I could go on. But you get the idea. Hollywood continues to preach originality, but it is easier to fall back on the tried and true. If done right, no problem. I'm tired of paying for worn-out stories that don't even seem like they tried or cared. Sure original ideas are a risk and franchises reduce the risk, unless the franchise collapses because you take a laissez-faire approach and miss all the above and stamp the title on the tent-pole because you "know" it will be big. All franchises were once big original risky projects. Please continue taking risks. The Bourne Trilogy lives up to the hype. As William Goldman said "Nobody knows nothin'." buy unique gifts at Zazzle |
  
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