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AlexP.Aug 15, 2007

It's true what they say: one of the best action movies of 2007, and probably in the past 5 years. What makes it so engaging though is its die-hard commitment to "keeping it real" so to speak. He's about as far from the James Bonds It's true what they say: one of the best action movies of 2007, and probably in the past 5 years. What makes it so engaging though is its die-hard commitment to "keeping it real" so to speak. He's about as far from the James Bonds of old or the John McCain's of forever as you can get. He is understated, subtle, and unlike other action stars who forget all character development once bombs start going off, Damon never breaks from his character's resistance to and confusion of his surroundings. Smart, never boring. See it.… Expand

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Rev.R.Aug 17, 2007

Greengrass accomplishes the difficult task of melding complex espionage movements with the simplicity of heart-pounding action. This movie felt like trying to contemplate the mysterious movements of the solar system while riding one hell of Greengrass accomplishes the difficult task of melding complex espionage movements with the simplicity of heart-pounding action. This movie felt like trying to contemplate the mysterious movements of the solar system while riding one hell of a roller coaster. Usually one bows to the other; except in this great film. Amid explosions, gunfire, and automobiles dismantling while moving, this film moves with its own sense of grace as the viewer thinks on their feet while the heart races. They move in perfect timing. This is the summer's best action movie and merits that distinction with ease. At last something really refreshing.… Expand

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JasonBourneAug 19, 2007

Lousy film snobs with superiority complex will give in occasional 1 and 2 (out of 10), but do not be bothered by them. This movie is easily the best of its genre in recent years.

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KevinC.Aug 26, 2007

A wonderful, taught thriller that really ties all three movies together nicely and avoids most cliches of the genre. I left the theatre satisfied. The ending was a little rushed, but that's about it. @ Pedro G. - I'm sorry, but A wonderful, taught thriller that really ties all three movies together nicely and avoids most cliches of the genre. I left the theatre satisfied. The ending was a little rushed, but that's about it. @ Pedro G. - I'm sorry, but your comments are ridiculous. All the movie was doing was asking how far a government should be willing to go in order to protect itself before it's morally unsound. Maybe you didn't catch it because you seem to be someone who sees the world in black and white shades and assumes everyone else does. Calling the director of this film as a Hollywood propagandist is laughable, especially considering he was accused of being a mindless Bush supporter last year when he directed "United 93".… Expand

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DazAug 31, 2007

was it as good as the first two? I'm not sure. Is it a good film worthy of the Bourne name? Definitely!!

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ZachL.Aug 4, 2007

Sweet action movie. At times almost too much camera movement... but never too much to really get in the way. Highly recommended.

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FrankO.Aug 4, 2007

Not a wasted scene, tight action and script. No sentimentality in this action thriller. Best of the Bourne trilogy, they must end the series here since Bourne does not want to kill anymore.

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DanaM.Aug 5, 2007

I really enjoyed this movie. It helped to have seen the frst two films to explain what was happening as the movie started. Non-stop action. Be sure to bring your earplugs because this is a loud movie. Go see it if you like action movies, but I really enjoyed this movie. It helped to have seen the frst two films to explain what was happening as the movie started. Non-stop action. Be sure to bring your earplugs because this is a loud movie. Go see it if you like action movies, but be sure to read the book or see the earlir films or you might be lost trying to figure out the plot.… Expand

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MikeT.Aug 7, 2007

Great movie - nail biting and action packed from the start. Matt Damon did an incredible job. Jason Bourne is both smart and strong. The shaky camera gets a little annoying though.

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TremaD.Aug 8, 2007

I loved it the very first 10 minutes.. the chases through spain, the motorcyle driving, car crashes, when he fights desh, bourne just flies through anything - its definately amazing to watch, this is truly my type of film .. some have I loved it the very first 10 minutes.. the chases through spain, the motorcyle driving, car crashes, when he fights desh, bourne just flies through anything - its definately amazing to watch, this is truly my type of film .. some have complained of the unsteady camera but i say thats how its supposed to be.. it looks astonishing and gripping, like reality - dangerous and frenzied, its just so insanely crazy .. The Bourne Ultimatum is a true thriller..… Expand

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conors.Jan 11, 2008

Great film.The best of the trilogy.Paul Grenngrass' direction is superb.Matt Damon completely embodies Bourne now.He is a character we truly care about after three films and this is a fitting farewell.

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BrandonS.Dec 16, 2007

Great action movie. It's amazing what can be done when good actors are used and scripts are kept focused. The chase sequences are nail-bitingly long and expertly paced. This is an excellent and appropriate closer to a top-notch action trilogy.

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MichaelBDec 29, 2007

We live in a day and age where good action films are extremely few and far between. The Bourne Ultimatum stands far above the rest. While (much like the 2nd film) it bears absolutely no resemblance to the book, most fans of the first 2 films We live in a day and age where good action films are extremely few and far between. The Bourne Ultimatum stands far above the rest. While (much like the 2nd film) it bears absolutely no resemblance to the book, most fans of the first 2 films will enjoy this installment. I think that they have ended this series on a pretty high note, which is something most franchises can't claim.… Expand

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SorryNoNov 21, 2007

Very good movie, thrilling from start to finish.

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jwt7000Aug 6, 2012

The best movie of the series to date, but rarely I have seen a movie better than the original. A good cast, plot and good action scenes make it one of the best action & adventure movies ever. I thought this movie actually would end the BourneThe best movie of the series to date, but rarely I have seen a movie better than the original. A good cast, plot and good action scenes make it one of the best action & adventure movies ever. I thought this movie actually would end the Bourne series, but it didn't.… Expand

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JudddyOct 4, 2010

It is rarely the case that the third film in trilogies turns out to be the stand out film in the series, but this is the case for the 'Bourne Ultimatum'. There are constant thrills and fantastic action sequences. The acting is top class andIt is rarely the case that the third film in trilogies turns out to be the stand out film in the series, but this is the case for the 'Bourne Ultimatum'. There are constant thrills and fantastic action sequences. The acting is top class and the storyline is very cleverly written. This is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and thoroughly deserves its 3 Oscars.… Expand

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sinadoomAug 29, 2012

Another fantastic thrilling action film. All the things that made the previous two great come together and feel more cinematic and high-profile. I would highly recommend it even if you haven't seen the previous two. Great pace, action andAnother fantastic thrilling action film. All the things that made the previous two great come together and feel more cinematic and high-profile. I would highly recommend it even if you haven't seen the previous two. Great pace, action and story all the way.… Expand

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SachiAug 14, 2012

The Bourne Ultimatum is a great action movie, no doubt about it. Matt Damon as Jason Bourne delivers and action-packed conclusion to the Bourne series that is hard to forget. The plot is fast-paced and keeps you interested all the way throughThe Bourne Ultimatum is a great action movie, no doubt about it. Matt Damon as Jason Bourne delivers and action-packed conclusion to the Bourne series that is hard to forget. The plot is fast-paced and keeps you interested all the way through till the end, the action makes you go "Whoa! That was awesome!" and the acting is just plain good. I have been a fan of the Bourne films but Ultimatum is to me the best one and a great way to end the Bourne films. My only problem with the movie is that it goes on for too long at over 3 hours and it can get kind of boring at times but the action and story still make up for it and length is not a big problem at all. Overall The Bourne Ultimatum is an amazing movie that I would highly reccomend watching, yes it is long but the action, story, and acting will keep you enthralled till the end. Score: 8.5 out of 10.… Expand

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anshimanJan 22, 2015

This innovatively shot capper to one of the best series of its genre is the top of an upwards-sloping ramp, with each film in the trilogy managing to out-do itself in almost every single aspect by which one judges a film's quality. FeaturingThis innovatively shot capper to one of the best series of its genre is the top of an upwards-sloping ramp, with each film in the trilogy managing to out-do itself in almost every single aspect by which one judges a film's quality. Featuring dizzyingly energetic sequences, unrelenting suspense, an intellectually stimulating screenplay and polished performances, 'The Bourne Ultimatum' is a spy/thriller masterwork that satisfactorily concludes Robert Ludlum's novel adaptations in spectacular fashion.… Expand

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MonsieurEamesJan 23, 2013

The best Bourne movie in my opinion. The Bourne Ultimatum ties all the movies together beautifully, and the action and script are both strong once again.

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travispipesAug 13, 2012

Quickly transitioning from foot chase to car chase to fire fight to hand to hand combat, moving as briskly as Jason Bourne walks, Bourne Ultimatum never slows down but never skims over character development and concludes one of the bestQuickly transitioning from foot chase to car chase to fire fight to hand to hand combat, moving as briskly as Jason Bourne walks, Bourne Ultimatum never slows down but never skims over character development and concludes one of the best action trilogies of all time.… Expand

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MovieGuysSep 19, 2013

The final Bourne movie in the trilogy kicks ass! It is even more gripping and thrilling than the second one, and possibly even better than the first. I have watched it probably a dozen times, and it still feels new and fresh to me. That isThe final Bourne movie in the trilogy kicks ass! It is even more gripping and thrilling than the second one, and possibly even better than the first. I have watched it probably a dozen times, and it still feels new and fresh to me. That is the mark of a great movie.… Expand

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SchizophreniacFeb 3, 2014

the best film of the series. the story goes up every second of this film.
maybe I can say the bourne series are the best films of Matt Damon.
the story is usual but the telling of the story is unusual.

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eagleeyevikingDec 14, 2013

The Bourne Ultimatum concludes the Bourne trilogy in style, with sharper camerawork, interesting characters, great action sequences, and Paul Greengrass at his finest.

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Meth-dudeJul 12, 2016

The best of the Bourne series yet without a doubt.Great acting, great dialogue, great action scenes and the story was as interesting as the one from the other movies.

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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014

The Bourne Ultimatum concludes the Bourne trilogy in style, with sharper camerawork, interesting characters, great action sequences, and Paul Greengrass at his finest.

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RalfbergsDec 17, 2019

Great movie and great series. Good action, good plot and acting, one of the best action series of last decades.

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DanBurritoJul 28, 2016

Fast-paced, thrilling and smart, The Bourne Ultimatum closes the original Bourne trilogy with an action-packed spy-thriller that should prove immensely satisfying to fans of the franchise. The action scenes were thrilling and fantasticallyFast-paced, thrilling and smart, The Bourne Ultimatum closes the original Bourne trilogy with an action-packed spy-thriller that should prove immensely satisfying to fans of the franchise. The action scenes were thrilling and fantastically edited. The performances were very strong, and the script and direction were both impressive. Final Verdict: a great addition to a great series that manages to be both exhilarating and intelligent. 9/10.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 19, 2016

The Bourne Ultimatum concludes the Bourne trilogy in style, with sharper camerawork, interesting characters, great action sequences, and Paul Greengrass at his finest.

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alejandro970Mar 20, 2020

At last, the circle is full. Jason Bourne will find all the pieces of puzzle, about the full truth of who is, and what for. The salt of the movie are hot pursuits in Moscow, Madrid, Tanger and New York, with a memorable, crashing climax. ForAt last, the circle is full. Jason Bourne will find all the pieces of puzzle, about the full truth of who is, and what for. The salt of the movie are hot pursuits in Moscow, Madrid, Tanger and New York, with a memorable, crashing climax. For whom are in home arrest due COVID19.… Expand

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eva3si0nMay 28, 2018

The best movie about Jason Bourne. Here excellent plot and fine scene action. It is the culmination of everything that was in the trilogy. Scenes with pursuits and prosecutions in this movie one of the best that I saw.

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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017

One of the best sequals I have ever seen. Jason Bourne is back, in his best adventure yet. It has action every couple minutes, which surprisingly works very well. Worth a watch.

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hardcorekiddAug 8, 2018

A former CIA assassin continues his quest to fill in memory gaps. When a `Guardian' reporter stumbles onto his trail, the man spies his chance to blow the Blackbriar black-ops brigade wide open. With some very powerful people intent onA former CIA assassin continues his quest to fill in memory gaps. When a `Guardian' reporter stumbles onto his trail, the man spies his chance to blow the Blackbriar black-ops brigade wide open. With some very powerful people intent on keeping their skeletons buried, he is in more danger than ever before, as his former paymasters send a series of elite killers after their reformed ex-colleague. The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride. Another strong performance from Matt Damon and sharp camerawork from Paul Greengrass make this the finest installment of the Bourne trilogy. I'll give The Bourne Ultimatum an A.… Expand

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MahmusOct 1, 2020

Ultimatum is by far the best of the trilogy. Full awesome action that thanks to it's great editing and directing, is easy to follow despite all the shaky cam and quick cutting (the amazing fight between Bourne and Desh is a huge step up fromUltimatum is by far the best of the trilogy. Full awesome action that thanks to it's great editing and directing, is easy to follow despite all the shaky cam and quick cutting (the amazing fight between Bourne and Desh is a huge step up from the headache inducing kitchen fight from Supremacy).

Small moments like Bourne repeating The Professor's line at the end and the implication that he and Nicky may have been in a relationship before Treadstone give this movie and its predecessors a lot more weight and emotion on rewatches.

I haven't seen Legacy and it's been forever since I've seen Jason Bourne (though I don't remember liking it that much), so I might watch them too, but honestly, as a trilogy, this is one of the best. Each entry is better than the last one and it has one hell of an ending. More sequels were not needed.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

Excellent movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning

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Richard552Aug 11, 2022

It raises the bar and set's the standards for all spy, espionage, federal agent franchises - whatever you want to call them the likes of Bond, Bauer and McClane all have some serious work to do.$1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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DanB.Aug 6, 2007

Aside from the twist at the end, its attempts to be political were a bit... eh. I dunno. (The twist at the end, however, made the whole trilogy, like, allegorical--very nice.) Otherwise, this is Class A action. Could've used a titch Aside from the twist at the end, its attempts to be political were a bit... eh. I dunno. (The twist at the end, however, made the whole trilogy, like, allegorical--very nice.) Otherwise, this is Class A action. Could've used a titch less shaky cam. But still, really good.… Expand

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JakeB.Aug 3, 2007

Not as good as the Identity, better than the Supremacy, this was a fun, thouroghly enjoyable Euro-spy Action flick. IMO, Greengrass should tone down the flashy, constantly moving camera tricks a bit...or maybe I just sat too close!

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HollyC.Sep 2, 2007

Great film in the "Bourne" Trilogy---I might actually rate it as the best of them. Greengrass and Damon really make this film--but Greengrass probably deserves a huge chunk of the credit. The action/suspense is very satisfying though the Great film in the "Bourne" Trilogy---I might actually rate it as the best of them. Greengrass and Damon really make this film--but Greengrass probably deserves a huge chunk of the credit. The action/suspense is very satisfying though the dialogue isn't the best (but it's spar, so it doesn't distract too much). The hand-held camera works well for most of what it's used for though I did get too jarred in the final car scene where he keeps the camera at the level of the headlights. I had to avert my eyes---which, honestly, almost never happens--maybe the Blair Witch project was the last time I had to look away from too much camera shaking/movement. I loved the end and was very glad it didn't feel dragged out or too long---at 2 hours, it's still tightly paced/edited--which also describes Damon's performance. As cinematic as these stories/films are--Damon is absolutely credible--he's what you think of in terms of special ops agents--something very sparse and efficient about him. This is definitely a must see in the theater and probably worth owning on DVD as it's just a great/entertaining film to watch (repeatedly).… Expand

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DanC.Aug 4, 2007

Quite good, but it lost me a bit when Bourne went from a very smart, skilled human being to a near superhuman in the final car chase sequence. Much of the appeal of Bourne is the way he's bound by the normal rules of human existence: Quite good, but it lost me a bit when Bourne went from a very smart, skilled human being to a near superhuman in the final car chase sequence. Much of the appeal of Bourne is the way he's bound by the normal rules of human existence: he's very strong, fast, and smart, but he's not superhuman. That was stretched a bit here - how many high-speed crashes can he walk away from without a scratch? The movie was at its best when Damon and Stiles shared quieter moments - reminiscent of Damon and his love interest in the first movie. I wanted more of that in between the undeniably impressive action scenes. Still, while not quite as good as 1 or 2, it remains a great action film for thinking people, far superior to most in the genre.… Expand

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DougN.Aug 4, 2007

Sort of a summary of the previous 2 movies. Not as violent either.

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JeffJ.Aug 4, 2007

Very entertaining but not a clear winner as best of the three. I thought it fell flat in the last 30 minutes. The frenetic action sequences (Greengrass knows how to do this as well as anyone) are good but I did expect more from the picture. Very entertaining but not a clear winner as best of the three. I thought it fell flat in the last 30 minutes. The frenetic action sequences (Greengrass knows how to do this as well as anyone) are good but I did expect more from the picture. Still, it's a completely worthwhile way to spend 2 hours!… Expand

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N.J.V.Sep 10, 2007

The whole Bourne story actually had some unresolved questions worth making a sequel for. This one is definitely up to par with the other two. A real treat to watch, brilliantly edited. If you're a fan of the action/espionage genre, watch it.

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KevinG.Jan 23, 2008

I enjoyed the third installment of the Bourne films, though there's a 12 minute chase scene which gets a big long, though overall the entire movie stays true to the Bourne plot, shows you just how human Jason Bourne really is, and keeps I enjoyed the third installment of the Bourne films, though there's a 12 minute chase scene which gets a big long, though overall the entire movie stays true to the Bourne plot, shows you just how human Jason Bourne really is, and keeps you interested throughout. Definitely a must see if you're a Bourne fan.… Expand

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KenCJan 8, 2008

I loved the first two - while the action was good in this one - I thought the story went a little astray. It was almost a continuation of the second movie - like an alternate ending (or a directors cut) to the second movie.

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DanielCAug 12, 2007

God, everyone is talking about the hand-held camerawork but quite frankly, cinematography isn't all of a movie and if you want immacualte camering, maybe you should watch a period piece instead. For all of us who did watch and not get God, everyone is talking about the hand-held camerawork but quite frankly, cinematography isn't all of a movie and if you want immacualte camering, maybe you should watch a period piece instead. For all of us who did watch and not get fussed about unimportant matters, what we saw was an unabashed action movie, but the thing is, unlike the usual cookie-cutter stuff from Hollywood, this movie THINKS. If you like your action movies with a little brains, then you'll like this movie. Like the whole series, this has been interesting, clever, involving, white-knuckle action. Finally a movie which to applaud. I gotta say, it has been a good choice of director to do this series, you can tell that Greengrass's skill is allover this film.… Expand

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AliM.Aug 18, 2007

I brilliant action movie with an engaging plot! Maybe the character development didn't go quite deep enough, it was hard to feel much for them but it definitely kept the adrenalin rushing!

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JimboAug 22, 2007

Unlike most on this board, I had neither read the books nor seen the other two movies. To BU's credit I had no problem with the plot or figuring the flashbacks. The Good: MattD is fantastic, as are all the cast except drippy Julia Unlike most on this board, I had neither read the books nor seen the other two movies. To BU's credit I had no problem with the plot or figuring the flashbacks. The Good: MattD is fantastic, as are all the cast except drippy Julia Stiles (not entirely her fault). Camera style worked for me. Pacing of the movie and locations. The Bad: Stiles, some of the fight sequences were a tad long, and Bournes indestructibility and the 'workings' of the CIA operatives made James Bond seem almost realistic. And just try tracking someone for 5 seconds in a crowded Tangiers market place, never mind 10 minutes!… Expand

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R.H.Aug 4, 2007

Much better movie than The Bourne Supremacy, but still not as good as Bourne Identity. My main issue with the second two Bourne movies is the camera work. Ultimatum still has a lot of the herky-jerky blurred camera work that Supremacy had, Much better movie than The Bourne Supremacy, but still not as good as Bourne Identity. My main issue with the second two Bourne movies is the camera work. Ultimatum still has a lot of the herky-jerky blurred camera work that Supremacy had, but it's cut back a lot and it didn't give me a headache this time. I still liked the camera work on the first one much better. If it hadn't been for the hand-held shaky camera work, I would have given this one a 10.… Expand

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AKAug 8, 2007

Taut, fast-paced, intelligent action flick. Good fun.

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BitBurnAug 8, 2007

Yeah sure it was action-packed and exciting to watch. I think I was just expecting a better ending though cuz this was a little weak...just a bit.

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L.E.Dec 13, 2007

Very good movie, but the first two were better.

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AMovieCriticAug 11, 2007

Really, really exciting and fun. Insane action movie. Director Paul Greengrass once again makes use of the "Shaky Cam" and while at times (most notably in Morocco,) I almost got dizzy from the insane camera, overall, I really enjoyed it and Really, really exciting and fun. Insane action movie. Director Paul Greengrass once again makes use of the "Shaky Cam" and while at times (most notably in Morocco,) I almost got dizzy from the insane camera, overall, I really enjoyed it and I thought it made the action scenes and fights feel incredibly realistic. Really well-made. Like with the 2nd movie, I had absolutely no idea what the hell was going on in the storyline, but I still had fun watching it for the amazing action scenes. I liked some of the funny stuff, too.… Expand

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ScottW.Aug 19, 2007

One of the best ACTION movies of the year.Good ride from the start to finish. The movie never slows much of the action. Matt Damon dose a good job as Jason Born yet again in the third show.

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TriciaG.Aug 23, 2007

Why do we go to the movies? To be entertained and escape reality for a bit. This was the perfect flick for that with it's non-stop, intriguing and action-packed scenarios. Easy to follow, pump your fist enjoyable and a great way to kill Why do we go to the movies? To be entertained and escape reality for a bit. This was the perfect flick for that with it's non-stop, intriguing and action-packed scenarios. Easy to follow, pump your fist enjoyable and a great way to kill a summer afternoon. [***SPOILER***] Loved Parsons (Stiles) little smile at the end upon hearing news that Jason's (Damon) body was not found after his 10 story drop into the river in Manhattan. After all, he does seem to have nine lives which could leave room for a sequel or two.… Expand

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asylumspadezNov 22, 2011

I think that Bourne really is the new Bond. The Bourne Ultimatum was as action as action can get. The story was good, The cast was good, everything was good about this film.

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Trilogy is wrapped-up superbly. Action is furious, acting is solid and music is excellent. Highly entertaining.

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spadenxJan 16, 2012

A very likeable movie that features the best action in the series as well as great direction. I love how the movie gives secret nods to the 2 previous films (use the Wiki page for the movie to see examples of this). The cast is solid as well.A very likeable movie that features the best action in the series as well as great direction. I love how the movie gives secret nods to the 2 previous films (use the Wiki page for the movie to see examples of this). The cast is solid as well. The plot wont make any sense though unless you have seen the 2 previous films. Also the plot isnt as compelling as the other 2 films either, It really doesnt build upon what is already there and that is a bit disapointing. Its still a solid action flick that is well worth the watch.… Expand

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imthenoobJan 2, 2013

It's a very fitting end to such an enjoyable trilogy. Solid acting by the cast, The movie is the perfect mix of action and story, The action itself is entertaining and fun to watch. It's simply a good film.

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Critic2012Jun 9, 2012

Excellent. From action and suspense, to plot and character development, The Bourne Ultimatum improves on everything that made the first two films great.

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SpangleJul 9, 2016

For me, The Bourne Ultimatum is the best film in the original Bourne trilogy. While the shaky cam can certainly be a bit too much at times, the film is just so well done otherwise that it is impossible to ignore. Matt Damon turns in aFor me, The Bourne Ultimatum is the best film in the original Bourne trilogy. While the shaky cam can certainly be a bit too much at times, the film is just so well done otherwise that it is impossible to ignore. Matt Damon turns in a traditionally top-notch performance in his famed role as CIA assassin Jason Bourne. However, the direction from Paul Greengrass is what takes centerstage. Well paced, thrilling, and well told the film is never hard to follow, which is impressive. For many action spy films, the number of moving parts can become truly overwhelming. Under Greengrass' assured direction, however, this is never a problem. Instead, the story is coherent and truly entertaining. As with the other Bourne films, the action is stylish and well choreographed and firmly establishes Mr. Bourne as a man you do not want to encounter. Overall, The Bourne Ultimatum is a thrilling and brilliantly executed film that improves upon its predecessors in the Bourne trilogy.… Expand

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cheeseberger11Aug 26, 2013

It's not often you see a trilogy improve as it goes on but the Bourne trilogy did just that. Ultimatum had great action, although carried out a little long. As a viewer you actually feared for the lives of the characters and each characterIt's not often you see a trilogy improve as it goes on but the Bourne trilogy did just that. Ultimatum had great action, although carried out a little long. As a viewer you actually feared for the lives of the characters and each character had depth. The 3rd Bourne movie was the best one because it was the most unpredictable and you really knew the characters.… Expand

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RayzorMooseNov 13, 2013

The Bourne Ultimatum finishes off an already fine franchise.
A simple story with compelling acting, great writing, and very good action sequences. The Bourne Ultimatum is a great finishing touch on the original two as it rivals both itsThe Bourne Ultimatum finishes off an already fine franchise.
A simple story with compelling acting, great writing, and very good action sequences. The Bourne Ultimatum is a great finishing touch on the original two as it rivals both its predecessors.… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodApr 14, 2020

I genuinely enjoyed this one, after being less enamored by the first two Ultimatum is finally finding its niche.
Great car chases and fight scenes, getting things back to the complex basics of mid-00s action movies

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FilmQueenNov 24, 2015

I think this film is the best from the trilogy. That's probably because all the loose ends are finally tied up. It's thrilling, clever and full of action.

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EpicLadySpongeApr 5, 2016

The Bourne Ultimatum is better than both Supremacy and Identity. It roars at us back reminding us that this Bourne franchise just keeps getting better and better.

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Muskrat147Jul 28, 2016

A wonderful conclusion to the trilogy, Ultimatum features strong cinematography, edge-of-your-seat action, intense performances, and impressive direction from Paul Greengrass.

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Jaredc324Jul 18, 2019

Greengrass ups the anti and gives us not only the most invigorating and engaging chapter yet, but explores character and new, more enticing storylines that lends to being a much more complete and ferocious Bourne film. Buckle up and enjoy.

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FilipeNetoAug 21, 2021

After a timid start and a much better sequel, the "Bourne" saga continues to give us excellent films, with a lot of action and soul. Paul Greengrass remains firmly in the director's chair, continuing his work, begun in the previous film.After a timid start and a much better sequel, the "Bourne" saga continues to give us excellent films, with a lot of action and soul. Paul Greengrass remains firmly in the director's chair, continuing his work, begun in the previous film. Another name that remains is Tony Gilroy, who remains responsible for the script and ensures the logical coherence of the film and its relationship with its direct predecessors.

The script begins with a journalist's attempts to denounce Operation Blackbriar, a remake of the fearsome Treadstone. Jason Bourne is contacted and, realizing that that journalist was being followed by CIA operatives and is in danger of his life, decides to help him escape, without success. From here, we have Bourne again in a race to escape the US agents as they attempt to kill him, convinced he is a threat to his agency's activities.

I really liked the movie, but I confess, I felt some difficulty in adhering to the story. The beginning is somewhat far-fetched, it sounds forced and, in many ways, far-fetched, as if the film needed some pretext for Jason Bourne to be hunted again by secret agents. However, from the moment this is achieved, the film develops very well and the story gets better and more immersive. The action and chase scenes are really intense. Greengrass has his own style of directing and will make the best of it, highlighting the film's most frantic and intense moments.

The cast is, again, headed by Matt Damon, who remains impeccable in the role of Bourne, a character who earned him a deserved acclaim. It is worth seeing this film to appreciate the talent with which the actor, who is far from being one of my favorites, extricates himself from the challenges that lie ahead. Julia Styles is another actress that the film takes advantage of its predecessors, and who knows in this film an increased protagonism and relevance, by virtue of the way the script uses her character. Albert Finney and Joan Allen developed as the script took advantage of their characters. In fact, one of the flaws of this film is the way it wastes the talent of the supporting actors, never giving any real material and screen time to any of them.

Technically, it's an entirely action-oriented film: cinematography tries to use the usual quick editing tricks to make action scenes even more intense, and handheld camera shooting, with its shaky frames, makes motion even more noticeable. And sometimes tiring and irritating. The careful choice of the locations where the filming took place proved to be a happy investment, knowing how to make the best of a series of magnificent places where the story unfolds. The soundtrack is also very good, but nothing particularly new.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Dec 11, 2022

Another action packed movie. This movie is awesome because it's mostly all action. I also like how it literally picks up right where part 2 left off.

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AJFeb 8, 2008

I don't understand why this movie was better reviewed than the first, which was by far the best of the three. The camera work is annoying, the actors seemed to mail in their performances and the CIA scenes were ridiculous. I still I don't understand why this movie was better reviewed than the first, which was by far the best of the three. The camera work is annoying, the actors seemed to mail in their performances and the CIA scenes were ridiculous. I still enjoyed it a little, but really only because I grew to care about the character in the first one.… Expand

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PaulK.Aug 5, 2007

Best of the 3. A must see for any action fan. The shaking camera did get a little old at times. Bourne is the super spy of our time. Bye, bye 007.

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D.R.Sep 5, 2007

Overall a strong film (best action film of the year), but I don't think that it equaled the excellence of "Supremacy". The Bourne-in-NY portion of the film wasn't as well done as the preceding portion...the element of realism that Overall a strong film (best action film of the year), but I don't think that it equaled the excellence of "Supremacy". The Bourne-in-NY portion of the film wasn't as well done as the preceding portion...the element of realism that makes Bourne such a compelling hero was done away with completely with some of the stuff he was walking away from during the NY act (car falling backwards off a roof; the chase-ending car accident; the 10-story leap into the river). Also, was it just me or did the car chase end in exactly the same way as it did in "Supremacy", with one car t-boning the other into a concrete divider? The bike escpae in Tangier was much stronger. [***SPOILER***] Finally, I just felt that Pam Landy's actions in handling the Blackbriar report seemed out of character...I could have seen if she had gone somewhere else within the government (like Jack Ryan did at the end of Clear and Present Danger) to bring down the program, but proclaiming that "this is not what I signed up for" and going to the press seemed ridiculous. A couple of other things that cost this movie some points: 1) note that in the end of "Supremacy", when it shifts to NY, it's clearly not winter as was depicted during the NY portion of "Ultimatum"...some continuity would have been nice; 2) Bourne being chased on rooftops in Tangier by local police...where have we seen that before? Oh yeah...in The Living Daylights, a 007 film. As well done as that act was, it lacked some originality. Overall, very good espionage film, but could have been great if the NY act had been better.… Expand

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RyanPAug 10, 2007

This was overrated. I enjoyed Bourne #1 and 2 better. This was supposed to be the big ender for Jason Bourne's story, unless the director is planning a fourth film! Then I hope it's much better. Still, this is a great choice if This was overrated. I enjoyed Bourne #1 and 2 better. This was supposed to be the big ender for Jason Bourne's story, unless the director is planning a fourth film! Then I hope it's much better. Still, this is a great choice if you're looking for a tense action film this summer.… Expand

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AndyA.Aug 3, 2007

Like Supremacy, the challenge is to try and see what is going on through the continuous camera movement. The camera is even being jerked around when filming a computer screen. Now picture what the camera is doing in a fight scene. Honestly, Like Supremacy, the challenge is to try and see what is going on through the continuous camera movement. The camera is even being jerked around when filming a computer screen. Now picture what the camera is doing in a fight scene. Honestly, it would be easer to make sense of a dolphin via critter-cam than the cinematography in this movie. It's a shame because it is a great story.… Expand

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MarcusM.Aug 4, 2007

Good but not great. Almost a replay of 2: 'something happens to suck Borne back in; he makes the CIA agents look bad - beats up a bunch - but doesn't kill any! - cool vehicle chases... And the two cheap shots at the current Good but not great. Almost a replay of 2: 'something happens to suck Borne back in; he makes the CIA agents look bad - beats up a bunch - but doesn't kill any! - cool vehicle chases... And the two cheap shots at the current Administration (won't give them away but anyone with a 3 digit IQ should have caught them) were pathetic.… Expand

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WilliamB.Aug 6, 2007

Could have been a 10 except for the camera work, which was some of the worst I've seen in years. It took away from a great movie.

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GatsbyJ.Sep 12, 2007

-I liked the movie but didn't think it was as good as the first two. I think that with the shaky camera it works and doesn't work, depending on when it's used. In fight and action scenes it's great, but during normal -I liked the movie but didn't think it was as good as the first two. I think that with the shaky camera it works and doesn't work, depending on when it's used. In fight and action scenes it's great, but during normal conversations between characters it becomes cumbersome. Those who thought they shaky camera worked are correct, but so are those who say it didn't. It doesn't need to be in every scene. Identity didn't use it and it was a great movie. What ticked me off was when I'd have the back of some character's head covering 90 % of the screen and all I see is gray or black (if someone can give me a reason that this "technique" was absolutely necessary I'd be happy to listen). -The story was thinner this time (a lot thinner) and it was more action-oriented, which is great for most action movies with stupid plots, but with the Bourne series we expect a solid, intriguing story. -I really wanted to love it as much as the first two movies but was a bit disappointed. The ending was great (linking it back to the first movie with Bourne in the water and his rebirth, etc). But really, the only thing this movie was about was Bourne getting the last of his memory back and finding out what Blackbriar or whatever its called was. That's all he's after in this movie, but one plot element can't sustain a two-hour plus movie. -The action and chase scenes were good (nothing as spectacular as Identity's) and it's always nice to see Bourne outsmarting the entire US intelligence agencies (seriously, I'm not being sarcastic: it's not very believable and a bit cliche, but it's still fun to watch). -I wanted to really like the movie, but had to grudgingly admit it didn't live up to my high expectations.… Expand

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RienyeN.Sep 7, 2007

I tried reading Bourne Ultimatum long before even Bourne Identity came to the silver screen and even then it kept putting me to sleep and never finished the book. The movie was, fortunately, better than the book but it still missed that I tried reading Bourne Ultimatum long before even Bourne Identity came to the silver screen and even then it kept putting me to sleep and never finished the book. The movie was, fortunately, better than the book but it still missed that "something" that made all the other Bournes so thrilling to watch. I admit it was tiring having to keep focused with all the jiggly camera work and the plot still remained somewhat fuzzy until the very end, and even then it wasnt anything shocking or jaw-dropping. The action and stunt work is still top-notch but an overall let down of the trilogy!… Expand

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steveAug 16, 2007

Rather over-rated by the critics. Even a "thriller" needs to slow down the action occasionally; non-stop car chases and fights tend to get a little boring after a while. Where is the characterization? A little humor and/or romantic interlude Rather over-rated by the critics. Even a "thriller" needs to slow down the action occasionally; non-stop car chases and fights tend to get a little boring after a while. Where is the characterization? A little humor and/or romantic interlude would have helped. "The Bourne Identity" was far and away the better movie.… Expand

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ChadBAug 18, 2007

Good flick, but somebody should buy Paul Greengrass a tripod.

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M.K.Aug 4, 2007

It's an excellent action film. This film is fast paced. You really have to pay attention to what you are watching. The rough feeling of cuts and angles seems very natural for this film. Some aspects of the film feels like a typical It's an excellent action film. This film is fast paced. You really have to pay attention to what you are watching. The rough feeling of cuts and angles seems very natural for this film. Some aspects of the film feels like a typical Hollywood and some aspects dont feel like Hollywood, whch, in my opinion, is the ultimate combination for the masses. I understand the constant use of handheld cam technique is a good way to produce unsettling emotions out of the audience, but I got sick of it, litterally. I felt a hint of motion sickness from overdosing handheld cam shots. It's not a serious problem, but I don't recommend watching this in the front seat. I just miss good ol' long takes after watching this film. I think it had too many cuts.… Expand

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mitchellkAug 9, 2007

I did like this movie but not as much as the rants and raves it got from the critics. It's definitely true that the camera shakes too much in too many scenes. A lot of the action sequences were a blur and seemed frantic because of the I did like this movie but not as much as the rants and raves it got from the critics. It's definitely true that the camera shakes too much in too many scenes. A lot of the action sequences were a blur and seemed frantic because of the camera shaking and scene editing that never let you quite see what was actually happening. Aside from that, I just couldn't figure out why Bourne called David Strathairn toward the end and basically dared him to chase him. Then Bourne started knocking off innocent NYPD that were in the way. Nevertheless the movie has many action packed scenes and does manage to keep you somewhat on the edge of your seat.… Expand

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GiriOct 15, 2007

Missing one scene or a dialogue leads to misunderstanding of the story...smart move

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roberti.Aug 11, 2007

Fast, loud, slick fantasmagoria--Mr. Bourne in search of himself crashes more cars than Steve McQueen, leaps rooftops with the alacrity of Batman--and emerges from every mishap and scrape smooth and Irish-handsome. A summer roller coaster Fast, loud, slick fantasmagoria--Mr. Bourne in search of himself crashes more cars than Steve McQueen, leaps rooftops with the alacrity of Batman--and emerges from every mishap and scrape smooth and Irish-handsome. A summer roller coaster ride of a movie.… Expand

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KerryRAug 18, 2007

Came out of the cinema feeling like i had motion sickness, this director ruins his films with the camera work. Action sequences are ruined, everything is a blur he wrecked what could have been a great movie. If you read the book first you Came out of the cinema feeling like i had motion sickness, this director ruins his films with the camera work. Action sequences are ruined, everything is a blur he wrecked what could have been a great movie. If you read the book first you might be wondering what your watching.… Expand

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A.P.Aug 3, 2007

Still better than your average spy thriller or action-adventure movie. Many of the action sequences were classic Bourne, particularly those that take place outside the U.S. But the overall story arc was anti-climactic and a little Still better than your average spy thriller or action-adventure movie. Many of the action sequences were classic Bourne, particularly those that take place outside the U.S. But the overall story arc was anti-climactic and a little disappointing. Allusions to the two previous Bourne movies, while well-intentioned, became tiresome. I wanted to see Bourne get out of some new situations. Some story elements seemed thrown together.… Expand

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MicheleAug 6, 2007

Great except for one thing. Stop so much camera jiggling! I got dizzy trying to watch the fight and chase scenes. I felt jipped out of seeing the details due to this jumping camera "trendy technique". Please go back to smooth camera shots!!!

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JudyTAug 11, 2007

The camera work made me dizzy. An okay film with some wasted female roles. They should have used some intelligence when they wrote the script. This movie could have been really good if they had done less with the bad guys and more with the The camera work made me dizzy. An okay film with some wasted female roles. They should have used some intelligence when they wrote the script. This movie could have been really good if they had done less with the bad guys and more with the good guys. Sometimes good guys can be fun too.… Expand

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sabretoothAug 12, 2007

Third Bourne movie delivers a knock out blow. Fast, griping and taunt thriller/action film gives the audience possibly the best ride of the summer.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Matt Damon's stoic third turn as Jason Bourne but the filmThird Bourne movie delivers a knock out blow. Fast, griping and taunt thriller/action film gives the audience possibly the best ride of the summer.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Matt Damon's stoic third turn as Jason Bourne but the film series is starting to slip into Jason Bourne becoming the American version of James Bond with political correctness thrown in. Realism has been the part that has distinguished the Bourne series from the James Bond films and every other action film. But with each movie Jason Bourne becomes more of a machine and less a human being. He's basically becoming James Bond or Jason Vorhees, an indestructible force. The Bourne Ultimatum moves quickly and grips the viewer into the story but slowly devolves as it continues. Bourne 3 is directly in line with Bourne 2 and partially Bourne 1 stories. Fanboys of the original two films can see how previous scenes from the first 2 films are revisited in this film. Which was incredibly cool. Great twist on the ending of Bourne 2 or seperate scene with the same knowledge of that scene but super cool either way. I have to rewatch it to be certain of which way it went.
Julia Stiles is great in this film as is Damon and Joan Allen and the head CIA honcho. As the filme is enhanced from the knowledge of the viewer of the previous 2 films it is also what the heck that wasn't hinted at in the previous 2 films dumb downed by screenplay. The not so subtle hint that Julia Stiles had a previous relationship with Bourne before got amnesia is not any where hinted at in the first 2 movies. She is actually prone killing him in 2 and in the subway tunnel scene when Bourne has a gun to her head would have probably mentioned it to save her life in 2. But still a great scene with her coloring her hair.
In my not expert opinion Paul Greengrass gets way to much credit for directing Bourne 2 and 3. Yes, he did a good job with 2 and 3 and Yes, i thought United 93 was the best picture of 2006. But Doug Liman was the creator of the this film version. In Bourne Identity he started the taunt exciting pacing and realistic action but still made Bourne human. Greengrass has turned Bourne into only a human weapon, a machine. Bourne Identity is still by far the best film in the series.
Two this series is starting to get very political. Bourne books are not political at all, actually treadstone is not an evil organization nor is the CIA. In Bourne ID, Jason Bourne is trying to find out who he is. Not Political. But by Bourne 3, Jason Bourne is not so subtly a political metaphor by a foreign director who thinks he understands America. Bourne symbolizes american power, a weapon that can be used to kill. The CIA bosses are the power brokers who decide who die. The sooldier, Bourne, doesn't even know why he was ordered to kill. Bourne is America waking up from his slumber(American public and soldiers) and saying he doesn't want to kill any more. It's not the soldiers who are evil but the men behind the scenes making the decision that American don't even know about that our evil. America needs to wake up to what it is doing. Cooper, Strahan and Cox all american Cia bosses are the villians in the series. It's the cia's fault and american politics who are causing the problems in the world. Nothing about the people who trying to kill americans. I was waiting for someone to hint that the cia was behind 911. Personally i think the cia should be trying to take out people who are trying to kill americans before they try again. I hope we have jason bourne working for the cia.
The Bourne Ultimatum plays into the Americans guilt with interfering into foreing affairs of other countries and Greengrass' fears of the power of American military weapons and their potential use. James Bond and the english who colonized half the world have no guilt about their foreign affairs so James Bond kills without conscious knowing he's doing his countries work. Jason Bourne lost his mind killing fo rhis country and regrets everything he's done symbolizing americans guilt over interfering in Iraq and rest of the world. It's anti-american values to interferr in foreign countries. And Greengrass' plays into that along with his personal fear of American power.

Back to the movie, if the whole movie is supposed to be the final chapter in a triology of who Bourne is why do we get so little incite into who his character was before ....all we get is a weak, unsatisfying conclusion. I hope we haven't seen the last of Jason Bounre and i hope the real Jason Bourne are still on the CIA and America's side.… Expand

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ArtG.Dec 15, 2007

Overall a decent thrill ride but not very intelligent. My biggest gripe was in the cinematography. I don't understand the infatuation with hand held camera work and lightning fast cuts. It gives me a headache.

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grandpajoe6191Sep 25, 2011

Before I saw "The Bourne Ultimatum" I thought the Bourne Series was slowly changing something like the Bond Franchise. I guess not. The film offers the same thing, but this time with a trimmed script and pulverizing action sequences. I couldBefore I saw "The Bourne Ultimatum" I thought the Bourne Series was slowly changing something like the Bond Franchise. I guess not. The film offers the same thing, but this time with a trimmed script and pulverizing action sequences. I could see that this movie begs to differ, and I believe it.… Expand

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btzneb92Aug 12, 2012

[3/4 The Bourne Legacy Marathon]

The Bourne Ultimatum [2007] I remembered watching this in the cinema back in 2007, without watching the first two movies. I couldn't understand what the hell was happening. Five years later, this is the[3/4 The Bourne Legacy Marathon]

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I remembered watching this in the cinema back in 2007, without watching the first two movies. I couldn't understand what the hell was happening. Five years later, this is the best movie in the series, for me. The opening chase sequence was a highlight. But again, this franchise is just not for me.… Expand

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ypomoniJul 5, 2013

This is for sure the best of the trilogy! It is indeed all about the chase! This 3rd instalment is more OTT than the other 2, but it is done in a manner that is engrossing. Great fight scenes, quick action (especially in the first part ofThis is for sure the best of the trilogy! It is indeed all about the chase! This 3rd instalment is more OTT than the other 2, but it is done in a manner that is engrossing. Great fight scenes, quick action (especially in the first part of this film) and good acting means that this film never gets boring. I do have to agree with some who want Oliver Wood shot (cinematography indeed choppy) and the direction could have been better (showing parts of a characters face from the back of an others head does not make things more realistic especially when it's done over and over again). The ending didn't reveal much but who cares? and, of course, it is left open for a possible 4th part.
PS. Love the product placements...ie Motorola phones (space age technology..that is why they are the preferred choice of CIA assassins!!!) Opel cars (need to get away by running your car off the roof??) and Ford cars (great grip and handling...used by the NYPD)...hehehe....… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a pretty fast action and suspenseful thriller movie. It, of course, follows a similar pattern to the previous two Bourne movies, with the focues being on both Jason Bourne and his mission to find out where everything started and who he is and the CIA team, desperately using all available means to track him down.

While I wasn't so keen on the previous movie, The Bourne Supremacy, I felt that this one was better. There is more action and it felt more suspenseful. There's lots of edgy, shaky camerawork, to add to the 'on edge' atmosphere of the movie.

The story itself is, as ever, fairly complex, so you'll beed to concentrate quite well to fully follow it and I wouldn't recommend that you watch this if you have no knowledge of the books and haven't seen the previous movies, it probably wouldn't make much sense, so thats worth bearing in mind too.

The movie itself isn't just set in Russia and England, its also set in other countries, including Morocco and the US. There are some nice landscape shots and plenty to see during the chase scenes, including a pretty cool chase scene where Jason is on a motorbike, trying to chase somebody through the narrow streets. There's also a chase scene over the roofs of many houses in Morocco and a pretty exciting car chase scene (which is more like a destruction derby!) in New York too.

While there are new characters present in this movie, there are also some familiar faces that return, including Nicky Parsons (played by Julia Stiles). One of the new characters is Pamela Landy (played by Joan Allen), who works with the CIA and I thought that its interesting the different approach that she had to the mission, wanting to bring him back in alive, rather than to 'eliminate him' like her colleagues wanted (of course this would have nothing to do with the fact that Matt Damon can be pleasing to the female eye, im sure! lol).

This is another decent Bourne movie, which is very fast paced and features multiple settings and chase scenes. The story, while somewhat complicated and you do really need to have seen the other movies to make any proper sense of it, is, as a continued story, alright, its the action that kept me watching though, the story did feel slightly confused in between it all.

Overall, its a good suspenseful thriller, with some interesting characters, a good dose of action and some very good chase scenes in some interesting settings. This feels like quite a high quality movie and so it is well worth a watch.… Expand

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BobP.Aug 31, 2007

It really could have been an excellent movie. The camera work, by itself, ruined it for me. I had to spend all my time trying to figure out what was going on instead of appreciating the movie. Some of the shots were just stupid (Over half It really could have been an excellent movie. The camera work, by itself, ruined it for me. I had to spend all my time trying to figure out what was going on instead of appreciating the movie. Some of the shots were just stupid (Over half the screen black from an out-of-focus person, the camera peeking over their shoulder), and the others were so shaky that it really detracted from the action. The action was excellent if you could actually make out what was happening. Overall, an excellent movie absolutely destroyed by the director.… Expand

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BobC.Dec 14, 2007

Has the majority of the film community turned completely into dross action junkies? In my opinion this film is the least of the Bourne trilogy. This entry provides a barely adequate end to the series. The frenetic action is not an adequate Has the majority of the film community turned completely into dross action junkies? In my opinion this film is the least of the Bourne trilogy. This entry provides a barely adequate end to the series. The frenetic action is not an adequate substitute for the lack of interesting human interactions. Julia Stiles is wooden and her brief interactions with Bourne are bland. Let's not encourage this kind of movie making where crashing cars trumps real human interactions.… Expand

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KenGOct 6, 2007

Movie is almost all energy, with too little substance. I would have happily done without some of the action, in exchange for more plot and character development. Actually, I could have done with less action, just to have Matt Damon come off Movie is almost all energy, with too little substance. I would have happily done without some of the action, in exchange for more plot and character development. Actually, I could have done with less action, just to have Matt Damon come off more as a person, rather than some indestructible superman. Damon only does about 5 minutes of actual acting in this movie, and spends the rest of the movie either running around, or beating people up. I am also not a big fan of the jiggerly hand-hold camera technique, which are now so popular in action movies, and which this movie does to an extreme. Also, I am getting tired of the whole Jason Bourne character and concept. It was raw and fresh it the first movie, but has grown kind of stale. It might help if Matt Damon was better in the role. And he 's capable enough in it. I can't say he's bad in it. But I also can't say he's ever been exceptional in it. I can't say the role fits him like a glove, like you could say about Sean Connery/James Bond, Johnny Depp/Captain Jack Sparrow, Harrison Ford/ Indiana Jones, Mel Gibson/Marty Riggs, Bruce Willis/the die hard movies. If Matt Damon were replaced for Bourne Identity 4, I don't know that anyone would be that bothered, except for big Matt Damon fans. Still, if all it takes to entertain you are action movies stuffed with plenty of action, and which are not mind numbingly dumb, this should keep you entertained.… Expand

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PerspicaciousCriticOct 9, 2007

The problem with The Bourne Ultimatum -- and the other Bourne films for that matter -- are not in the films themselves, but in their PG-13 ratings (or 12A, in my British case). What this family-friendly rating implies is that there The problem with The Bourne Ultimatum -- and the other Bourne films for that matter -- are not in the films themselves, but in their PG-13 ratings (or 12A, in my British case). What this family-friendly rating implies is that there won't be any scene so intense as to frighten or jolt you out of your seat. For example, if Jason Bourne points a gun directly into a man's face, the cynic in me says, "well, of course he… Expand

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