![]() Bourne found himself on the run in Paris with nothing but his girlfriend, Marie (Franka Potente) and her old school Mini Cooper (this spy had no use for a high-performance sports car *ahem* 007 *ahem*). This first chase pays homage to the Italian Job and manages to outdo it in some regards, setting the template for what is now the cornerstone of the franchise – a climactic chase scene. The Bourne Identity (2002): The Mini Car Chase through Paris In preparation for the upcoming installment of this franchise, we’ve decided to take a look at the vehicular centerpieces. ![]() The series is renowned for its scathing political and social commentary and its groundbreaking approach to Hollywood-budgeted action sequences, chief among them: the car chases. ![]() Since 2002 the American amnesiac superspy, played by Matt Damon, has traversed the globe not just in search of his memories but a justice he feels is long overdue from rogue elements of his own government. While James Bond is content to woo us across the pond in crisply tailored suits and some of the most expensive vehicles alongside some of the most gorgeous actresses in show business, Jason Bourne gives audiences a taste of the darker side of espionage action.
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