At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films

Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

"The Bourne Supremacy" - Seamlessly resuming the tale of the amnesiac assassin from "The Bourne Identity," Matt Damon's sequel overcomes a couple of distracting flaws to deliver another solid thrill ride. The story is a bit muddled, while director Paul Greengrass' use of handheld cameras constantly in motion results in herky-jerky movement that obscures some of the action. But the movie's generally a smart, classy alternative to dumb summer thrillers. Damon's Bourne goes on a mission that's part revenge, part redemption after shady Russians frame him for the murders of two American agents. Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Brian Cox and Julia Stiles provide able support to Damon's ominously brooding lead. PG-13 for violence and intense action and for brief language. 108 minutes. Three stars out of four.

- David Germain, Associated Press

"Catwoman" - If the "Spider-Man" movies represent all that can be wondrous and inspiring in a comic book adaptation, "Catwoman" represents the absolute worst. It's cinema for the attention span-challenged - a soulless amalgamation of quick edits, computer imagery and swooping, nausea-inducing dolly shots. Yes, Halle Berry is a formidable sight to behold in her black leather dominatrix get-up ... er ... Catwoman uniform. But that alone doesn't make a movie, and since all the fights scenes and action sequences are sped-up anyway, you don't get to ogle her for long. Frances Conroy ("Six Feet Under") brings a much-needed touch of grace as the reclusive woman who explains to Berry's character, Patience Phillips, how she evolved from a mild-mannered artist into an adventurous midnight prowler with feline abilities. Benjamin Bratt and Sharon Stone co-star. PG-13 for action, violence and some sensuality. 91 min. One and a half stars out of four.

- Christy Lemire, Associated Press