20 Most Epic Movie Moments Of 2016

16. The Athens Chase - Jason Bourne

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Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is hiding out in Athens when his old pal Nicky (Julia Stiles) finds him, with information relating to his past, all while a riot takes place in the city streets.

They're soon enough attacked by the asset (Vincent Cassel), who gives chase through Athens in a car while Bourne and Nicky flee on a motorcycle.

When the asset's car is disabled, he climbs a nearby roof and takes aim with a sniper rifle, causing Bourne to crash and seriously injuring Nicky. Bourne is then helpless to save her as the asset eliminates her with a single shot, but not before she can throw a USB stick Bourne's way.

The new Bourne movie may have been a tad underwhelming, but this sequence was terrifically executed, with Paul Greengrass' typically immersive direction evoking all the chaos you would expect.

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