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asalem182 2012-05-22 15:42:15

An Action Film that has a Heart and a Brain

I want you to name me the last great action flick. Die Hard 4.0? Nah,it lost all credibility when The Bruce single-handedly beat a jet.Casino Royal? Nope, too much talking for my liking. MI3?Anti-climactic. The Bourne Supremacy? Oh yes, that was a magnificentpicture. So, I guess it's not really surprising that The BourneUltimatum, the sequel to Supremacy, is arguably the best film of theyear so far. We went in with extremely high expectations, and I'm happyto say that those expectations were met, and then some.When we last met Jason Bourne (Damon), his girlfriend had just beenkilled, so he was out for revenge. This time though, it's back tobasics. Bourne is being hunted by CIA officials, led by Strathairn'sNoah Vosen, as he's still searching for his unknown past. Also unlikethe last film, Deputy Director Pamela Landy (Allen) and series regularNicky Parsons (Stiles) are on Bourne's side.I'm quite sure no other film this year will give you the Adrenalinerush Ultimatum gave us. To cut to the chase, I'll just quote US criticTodd McCarthy: "If they could bottle what gives The Bourne Ultimatumits rush, it would probably be illegal". Basically, the film is onemassive action scene. The chases in London and in Tangier in particulartook my breath away and had me on the edge of my seat. But if you thinkUltimatum is just a loud & dumb action flick, well, think again. Thefilm's got big a heart; Bourne is still the sympathetic spy who wantsto atone for his previous sins. And even better, Ultimatum has a braintoo. The story is complex and gripping and believe or not, butUltimatum is probably the most anti-American film since Syriana,Damon's 2005 political thriller (I haven't seen Sicko yet)After helming Supremacy, United 93, and Ultimatum in a row, I thinkGreengrass has firmly established himself as one of the best directorsworking today; the film has an excellent gritty look, innovative fightscenes, and an outstanding score. The English filmmaker still uses theshaky cam excessively, but because the editing is phenomenal, the shotshold long enough that you can actually tell what's going on. Greengrassgot the best out of his cast as well. Damon excels as Bourne, Allen isamazing as usual (she should get an Oscar like, now!), Stiles finallygets to do something other than listening to her earpiece, andStrathairn is good, but somehow underused.So, I'd definitely recommend seeing The Bourne Ultimatum. It's afitting end to an amazing trilogy, and it's one of (if not) the bestfilms of the year

2012-05-22 00:20:31

10 out of 10 even after watching this film 20 times!

I still give this film 10 of 10 even though I watched it over 20 timesnow. It's one of those films that you can sit down and watch and stillhave the excitement as the first time you saw it. You may struggle withthe plot line if you haven't seen the other previous Bourne films butwith a litte thought will get you into the plot.It's full on suspense, action and stunningly shot photography from theword go. It will have you on the edge of your seat even after watchingit several times. Watching this film only wants to make reach for othertwo and start all over again.I can't see how (if he does go for a Bourne 4) they can improve on thisfilm as the ending is so perfect. So perfect that you could makeanother one from it or call it a day. In any case it has to Bourne(Matt Damon) who needs to conclude or continue this series.It makes Bond look a bit 80's.

Guy Lanoue 2012-05-18 23:17:57

fast pace, too fast

Excellent action movie. Pacing was great, but the use of 1990s stylehand held camera to create a fake docudrama feel at the beginning wasjarring. I know the director wants this to create continuity betweenthe action scenes and slow paced dialogue, but the movie would havebeen better if the action was subtly highlighted by more static cameraangles, I think. Damon as always is highly believable, and as usual inthese huge budget action films, the supporting actors are great.There's an ensemble feel to the cast, as well there might be sincethere is some continuity (Stiles, Allen) with the first. The story wascomfortably complex without too many twists, and the action wasbelievable, even when they fight though the incredible amount of painthe protagonists inflict on each other. All in all, a credible effort.

2012-05-18 09:42:30

Non-stop action!

Matt Damon does his usual stellar job as Jason Bourne in this third entry in the trilogy. In this movie he is tracking down his girlfriend's killer while the CIA is trying to track him down. There are lots of exciting chase scenes and the action is non-stop. In the process, Jason learns about his true identity, comes across an old friend, and begins to regain his memory. This series has provided three entertaining movies and it's too bad that it has to come to an end.

Nick Chan 2012-05-10 14:24:46

King of Overrated Movies

OK, a cop stood behind Bourne, about, what? 10 feet away? Then pointshis gun at him, tells him to raise his hands, but he doesn't. Bournejust stood there still. So what did the cop do? Walks closer to Bourne,touching his shoulder.That one scene pretty much sums up how disappointing this movie can be.It lacks originality, it lacks depth, it lacks artistic value.The storyline defies common sense. It could have been better movie ifthey use alien guns, as so to match the storyline.Greengrass will absolutely find success like Jerry Bruckheimer, causethat's what he's trying to be.

zakali4u 2012-05-09 23:52:43

superb trilogy

This film starts and ends great and it has everything you want in greatacting, ruthless violence and fast paced storyline.Its only flaw for me personally it should have been a bit bloodyespecially with that beautiful fight against Desh. You cant reallyinclude blood in a 12. The fight was brutal and when he struck thatwomen everyone felt her pain and said ooh.Thankfully the story did not deviate and Jason Bourne remainedruthlessly intend to succeed without due care for who he puts at risk.Good sequence great acting and great delivery. This trilogy succeedsvery easily and from 1 gets better then great and now becomes superb!

dead47548 2012-05-08 04:19:37

Continues in the grand tradition of the series.

Continues with the tradition of the series so far. Once again, theseries excels at being an intellectual, action-packed,edge-of-your-seat thriller that starts with a bang and never lets up.It's a gritty, stylized espionage thriller that is certainly one of themost exhilarating and visceral experiences I've had in recent memory.Greengrass implies the "in your face" techniques that he used inSupremacy which makes the action seem authentic and really puts youinto the point of view of Bourne, getting your pulse racing and youreyes completely attached to the screen.The cast is all great, as usual. Damon and Allen add the intellect andcommanding power to the film. It was great to see Julia Stiles gettinga more pivotal role, since I felt she was pretty underused in theprevious installments. The addition of David Straithairn and, moreimportantly, Albert Finney was absolutely brilliant. They justcontinued the tradition of brilliant, insanely commanding actorsplaying the generic "hunt him down" role. They certainly added a lot towhat could have been very flat characters. The style used is gritty,suave and very authentic. However, it can become a bit too stylized at times. It can cut tooquickly and zoom in and out and tilt all over the place, and theediting could be pretty sloppy from time to time. Other than thatthough, I don't really have much to complain about. If you liked thefirst two installments, you'll surely be pleased by this one. If youdidn't, then this obviously isn't for you. I was a big fan.

dale-293 2012-05-07 16:23:28

Beware if you suffer from motion sickness

Overall, I feel this movie is probably the best of the three. The storywas developed and held your attention. The continuation of the storyline from one film to the next was well done. Unfortunately, thefilming was not as good as the first two. I can understand that theywere probably trying to give the chase scenes an "edge", but the quickchanging of camera views only help to emote an amateur film maker feelto the movie where the film is shot with an unsteady hand. Even thefilming in the offices held slight movement when the view should havebeen smooth. Half of our party left the cinema feeling ill and cheatedbecause they had to spend most of the movie with their eyes closed.

lucci_ladi 2012-05-03 02:59:19

Gr8!

It was awesome! i believe it was the best out of the trilogy... itsending is open for HOPEFULLY a 4th movie. The directing was awesome! Aswell as the effects. Matt Damon is a great actor and no other actorcould have played his part better. There were some really great scenes.There were some nice dramatic scenes too. It was a movie of variety:comedy, drama, suspense, etc. In order to totally understand what isgoing on, you have to pay attention very closely the whole entire timeor else you might lose some very important details that lead up to theend. There were too many characters, in my opinion, but I guess that iswhat made it so good because so many people were after Jason Bourne.

2012-05-02 17:47:55

Why a Combo Edition?

I rated with 1 star. The Movie is Excelent, but why I have to pay almost U$S 10 more for a Combo DVD/HD-DVD when I already have the HD-DVD Player? I don't need the DVD, I don't need a Combo. Why?Also, the HD-DVD side doesn't include Spanish Subtitles.That's why the 1 star rating.

2012-04-30 23:01:23

Last of a trilogy

The last of the Jason Bourne movies.We thought the first was the best but this one shines also.It is action packed like the other two but it has its dragging moments.Worth watching tho.

frgprnz 2012-04-30 14:42:16

Disappointed

I can not believe all the hype and crap about how great this film is!!As for me I was totally disappointed. Plot was shady, story line waslacking acting was sub-par. I feel this movie does not belong on thetop 250. Crappy Direction Crappy CameraMy biggest complaint though is the fact that even after the finalinstallment there are still so many questions left un-answered. Whatthe heck?I was happy with the first 2 installments and hopefully with time iwill forget that they ended the trilogy the way they did. If you choose to see this film see it with low expectations so you maynot be as let down. Don't buy this movie RENT IT or Borrow it.

2012-04-30 02:05:56

NICE!!!

This review is from: The Bourne Ultimatum (Widescreen Edition) (DVD) My Son is in love with this movie. It came FAST and in PERFECT condition!

richard_sleboe 2012-04-29 13:30:18

Bourne again

What was key hair stylist John Quaglia thinking? The blonde highlightsdon't work on Julia Stiles at all. They all but ruin the unique appealof her deadpan, yet strangely quizzical expression and her sneeringsmile. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with the predictablyaction-packed third installment of the Bourne franchise. Highlightsinclude David Strathairn's appearance as CIA hardliner Noah Vosen andJason Bourne's short-range skirmish with CIA hit-man Desh Bouksani(Joey Ansah) in a Tangiers townhouse. Bourne (Matt Damon) knocks himout expertly with a medium-sized coffee-table book. Despite my bestefforts, I couldn't make out the title of the deadly tome. I guess I'llhave to wait for the DVD. Fairy tale fanciers will appreciate how AgentParsons uses the remains of her crushed cellphone, breadcrumb style, toset Agent Bourne on her trail.

CountJohn 2012-04-27 03:56:20

One of the Greatest Action Movies Ever Made

I went to see The Bourne Ultimatum at a packed house on opening night,and I have to say, it was one of my best expeirences at the cinema. Thebooming sound and the cheering audience added so much to the film. Thisis one of those movies that you have to see in theaters to get the fullexperienceIt is impossible to talk about The Bourne Ultimatum without bringing upthe action sequences. They have to be the smartest I have ever seen. Ontop of that, director Paul Greengras's signature " shaky cam" added ashot of adrenaline to each chase or fight scene.With all the hype about the action some may forget that The BourneUltimatum actually does have a plot. It isn't much of one, but someclever writing makes it look far more complicated than it actually is.Matt Damon reprises his role as the series' title character, and hedoes not disappoint. After three movies he is clearly very immersed inthe part. The two standout supporting roles are from Joan Allen, whoplays a tough talking CIA desk officer, and Albert Finney, who appearsin only one scene, but it is probably the best one of the film.Finney's sequence is also by far the best written part of the movie. Upuntil that point the dialog only served to push the story along. Theother major supporting roles go to David Straitharn, as a slime-ballbureaucrat, and Julia Stiles, who plays the typical damsel in distressrole. They both play their parts well.This film definitely gets the viewer wound up. I second the advice ofthe reviewer who said to wait fifteen minutes before driving anywhereafter watching this movie. I felt like taking a few laps around theblock after I watched The Bourne Ultimatum for the first time.This was marketed as being the final Bourne movie, but in Hollywood(AKAsequeleville USA) no series is allowed to end on a high note. No matterhow many Bourne films get made, Ultimatum will always stand tall as aclassic.

aaron esmonde 2012-04-26 10:09:30

Like it's predecessors exhilarating

Director Paul Greengrass for this instalment Ultimatum picks up(before!) where he last on left off in Supremacy. It sharp, slick andentertaining rightly winning three Oscars.Although loosely based on Robert Ludlum novels, close friends of hisare convinced that he would have enjoyed these film as much as theviewers have had watching them. Again with great directing, fantasticgritty and atmospheric on location shooting, which includes aremarkably key sequence in London it doesn't fell like a third film.Bourne again has to evade, out-manoeuvre, and outsmart highly-trainedagents and assassins, while it might sound like old ground, Ultimatumcomes with plenty of new surprises. Like it's predecessors it zipsalong at a fast pace with exceptional stunts and gripping dialogue. Youknow you're in good hands when the original writer Tony Gilroy is stillon board and Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne.Albert Finney puts in a nice cameo appearance as Dr. Albert Hirsch whois partly responsible for origins of Treadstone and Bourne's training.Although Brian Cox as protagonist Ward Abbott is sorely, but rightlymissing, there's enough unscrupulous officials played by seasonedactors Scott Glenn, Kramer, and David Strathairn who excellentlyportrays Noah Vosen to fill the gap. Julia Stiles returns as NickyParsons in a meatier role and Joan Allen once again superbly plays PamLandy.It's has a gripping final act and once again the ended is exhilaratingand emotionally stirring. It's grounded, it's understated it's Bourne.

brocksilvey 2012-04-23 05:08:37

Perhaps a Perfect Action Thriller

Paul Greengrass's sophomore outing as director of the Jason Bournefranchise is the best yet of the series.This is a sensational film, exciting and wildly entertaining. For whatit sets out to be, it's nearly perfect. The other entries were alsogood, but what I came away praising in those were individual actionscenes. In "Ultimatum," I was finally impressed with the writing ofthis series. They're very carefully constructed in and of themselves,but what's more, they're carefully constructed AS a series, so thatcharacters and plot lines develop throughout the films, and littlehooks in each film keep enough loose ends untied to make you care aboutwhat happens next. For example, though these movies are streamlined ascan be, and stick pretty closely with Bourne, one of my favoriteelements in this film was the expansion of Joan Allen's role and thebattle of wills that occurs between her character and her rival CIAagent, played coolly and icily by David Strathairn. And though there'snothing in this film to match the sheer technical mastery of the carchase scene in the second installment, there's a hair-raising chase inthis one set amongst the rooftops and maze-like alleyways of Tangierthat should go down as a classic nailbiter.There hasn't been a movie this summer I've enjoyed as much as this one.Grade: A+

2012-04-22 19:11:02

One masterfully effective way to end a trilogy...

2007 was a year filled to the brim with trilogies coming to their end, and while some proved disappointing there is one that stands towering above the rest as pure excellence. Yes, I am talking about `The Bourne Ultimatum', a film that can rightfully be considered one of the best films of this year. It's breathtaking, heart pounding excitement that is, get this, smart. The first two Bourne films were amazing as well, but this third installment is notches above the rest. So, if you've been let down by the bigger, showier trilogies that were wrapped up this year (namely that Spider Mess) then `The Bourne Ultimatum' may just be the cure for that undeniable itch.Picking up where `The Bourne Supremacy' left off, and subsequently where `The Bourne Identity' left off as well, `The Bourne Ultimatum' throws us in the heat of the chase with our hero Jason Bourne being pursued in Moscow. Bourne is still tracking down the people responsible for his condition (not to mention the death of his girlfriend) and they are in the same respect hunting him down as well, in order to tie up lose ends. Heading the man hunt is CIA Deputy Director Noah Vosen, a man determined to kill Bourne and any who aid in his pursuit. As Jason comes closer to learning the truth about his identity he is helped along by Pamela Landy and Nicky Parsons, two people who have seen the corruptness surrounding the pursuit of Jason Bourne and have made the decision to help Bourne expose it.Taking the reigns once again is Oscar nominated director Paul Greengrass. Greengrass has perfected his execution of Bourne, relying heavy on fast-cut editing and scene splicing to create an effect of standing right beside Jason Bourne as he races atop buildings, tears up gravel or pummels the enemy. There are moments within `The Bourne Ultimatum' that could literally stop your heart with its pure intensity. A scene where Bourne is racing to find Nicky before an assassin does is one of those scenes, so intense that I literally found myself refusing to blink.The action sequences are out of this world, eye popping spectacles that will keep the viewer entranced until they are through only to quickly throw you into yet another heart racing scene.Matt Damon has been one of those actors who I never really got. He was impressive in `Good Will Hunting' but nothing mind blowing, and then he was mind blowing in `The Talented Mr. Ripley' but aside from that he never really made an impact on me, at least not a lasting one. I was ready to write him off as a one of those actors who lucked into a good role and then he did `The Bourne Identity' and I thought to myself, `maybe this is his calling', and then `The Bourne Supremacy' made me believe that thought and now `The Bourne Ultimatum' makes me invest much faith in the fact that Damon is much more than a lucky actor. I just hope his future roles reflect that. As Jason Bourne Damon did what many actors try to and so few succeed and that is to make an action movie hero a real and identifiable human being.I was very happy to see Julia Stiles get more to do here. I often wonder what happened to her career. Back in 2000 she was the new face, the new star who was supposed to blow up big and then she kind of disappeared and all the roles that should have gone her way went the way of everyone else. She's appeared in each and every Bourne film with little or nothing to do but her character is finally given some breathing room here and she does as much as she can with it proving once again that she needs to get bigger and better roles. Joan Allen is always a delight, and she proves to be memorable here as well, but the scene stealer to me this go around is David Strathairn. He just sinks his teeth into his role, indulging himself in the very despicability of his character. I expected more out of Albert Finney and must admit I was a little disappointed with his performance when his character was finally unveiled, but that I think had more to do with the script which didn't really give him much to do. I must admit too that seeing Paddy Considine show up in the beginning moments of the film was such a delight.`The Bourne Ultimatum' is one of those films that grabs your attention and never lets you go. If forces you to use your brain as much as your eyes and that's commendable because it's the type of film that could have easily relied on the action scene and the fight scenes and the magnetism of it's stars to haul in it's audience but it doesn't rest on those sturdy shoulders alone. No, like I said earlier, this movie is smart.`The Bourne Ultimatum' may very well be one of the best films of the year. It's already landed on quite a few top ten list, not the least of which was the NBR's announced the beginning of the month. Will it make my top ten? Maybe. It's certainly in the running. It made me weak with pure excitement from beginning to end and any film that can successfully pull that off deserves my nod of approval. If you're looking for an all around crowd pleasing good time then look no further than `The Bourne Ultimatum'.

Caine1 2012-04-22 01:05:49

GREAT!!! - 007 is no more!

The Bourne UltimatumThis movie is the best of the 3. I watched it a few days ago, and i wasvery impressed. James Bond is always a lucky bastard with all thegadgets and a government behind his back.Jason Bourne is against the world with no gadgets! and he is way morecool then 007. Jason Bourne are the bad-est agent on film to date. Thefight scenes are almost kung fu like there are a time with Jason Bourneagainst 5 or 6 CIA agents - No Problem!The action in this movie are very fast and entertaining. It is alsoprobably the best film you'll see in the cinema this year.great movie 10/10

board-5 2012-04-21 12:21:04

Smart,but boring third part.

Spoiler here:That sentence on the roof top,from Matt Damon is enoughsmart for a third part,SPOILER END.The third part of the series issmarter,than the first two part.But not a typical blockbuster as,action film,and a little bit boring in my opinion.The director PaulGreengrass wanted to make a realistic,andlogical,action,crime,thriller,but it's destroyed the actionscenes,cause the blockbusters usually has more action,than The BourneUltimatum has.A big-budget summer blockbusters need more scenery.Actingis good,maybe others can say some more reasons why,or why not.I'am notrich in words,as you can see.I'am personally trying to tell you whatwas my first impression,about the film.