The Bourne Ultimatum

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JohnAug 9, 2007

my favorite out of the 3

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EricSAug 9, 2007

Quite exciting until the last quarter. The ending was a huge let down after the all the prior suspense. I won't spoil anything, but the "twist" is something that has been done in countless other stories and I expected better from an Quite exciting until the last quarter. The ending was a huge let down after the all the prior suspense. I won't spoil anything, but the "twist" is something that has been done in countless other stories and I expected better from an otherwise excellent series.… Expand

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LarryK.Aug 9, 2007

Ignore the reviews that trash this film, and go have yourself a riveting good time at the movies. By the way, the hand-held camera effect that some reviewers have exaggerated is limited to only about the first ten minutes of the film. Even Ignore the reviews that trash this film, and go have yourself a riveting good time at the movies. By the way, the hand-held camera effect that some reviewers have exaggerated is limited to only about the first ten minutes of the film. Even then, it isn't employed nonstop for those entire ten minutes. Once this mistake, intentional or otherwise, passes, you can sit back and enjoy that long overdue, quality, action motion picture that we've all been waiting for. Jason Bourne ROCKS!!!… Expand

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VitorASep 10, 2007

I believe that if the interface of a medium is too tiresome to work with, then it doesn't matter how good everything else is. In this case the picture is the interface to the viewer because it communicates information. Village Voice I believe that if the interface of a medium is too tiresome to work with, then it doesn't matter how good everything else is. In this case the picture is the interface to the viewer because it communicates information. Village Voice says Ultimatum is some of the most accomplished filmmaking being done. I don't think so. The way Ultimatum was filmed makes my eyes so tired from having to follow the camera: the blurriness, the shakiness, the cropping, the - it just never stops moving. Not even in the quite scenes between Bourne and that blonde chick did the camera ever stop moving. To quote an unregistered user's post in another site, "The director must have glued a video camera to an attention deficits monkey and gave him the control to the focus and the zoom while it was on acid." To me, the film is broken. I don't care what the story is since it takes too much effort to follow it. Effort in this case being my eyes, which feel like their being gouged out halfway through the movie. On top of that. The film doesn't do anything amazing other than the one fight scene with the black guy. Ultimatum is the crummy finish to the first part of the story, Supremacy, which I saw hours before I seeing Ultimatum. Both follow a similar formula and both are anti-climactic. Ultimatum also disappoints because it focuses less on Bourne and more on the investigators saying one-liners that we've all heard before: Give me this camera angle, give that camera angle, etc... Ultimatum is ultimately ruined... even if the story was any good, watching it is much too painful. I could've walked out half-way in and not cared what happened to Bourne, but relief that I didn't have to sit through the rest.… 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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FredB.Sep 28, 2007

Apparently the director missed that day in filmmaking school when they covered the concept of "less is more." The shaking camera bit was taken to a ludicrous extreme. When half the audience either raves or complains about the camera work, Apparently the director missed that day in filmmaking school when they covered the concept of "less is more." The shaking camera bit was taken to a ludicrous extreme. When half the audience either raves or complains about the camera work, you know the director has screwed up--interesting camera technique is not why we go to see films! A little bit of shaking in the fast-paced scenes could have accomplished the desired effect, but no, the director has to smash us over the head with it. He seems amateurish, as if he discovered a new trick and really had to go overboard with it, forgetting the basics of good filmmaking and storytelling in the process. Maybe the success of his earlier films has gone to his head?… Expand

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G-RadAndrewSep 3, 2007

Extremely fast paced and thrilling with non-stop action. This one is the best of The Bourne series yet, including the best action movie of the summer.

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BJS.Sep 3, 2007

Matt Damon and subject were good. Did not like the jiggly camera, half screen images, blurring, swirling, 10X real time; made me dizzy and tired.

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RobinM.Jan 13, 2008

Excellent movie from start to finish. I've rarely seen the third of a series as being the best of class.

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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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StanS.Jan 9, 2008

Easily the best in the series, and perhaps the best action movie of the last 10 years. If you enjoyed the first two or action in general you owe it to yourself to watch this movie.

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MikeFeb 3, 2008

way way way over the top! This movies tries to be serious, but how can you take it seriously when the main charater is smarter then the whole CIA department.

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AnonymousApr 9, 2008

Simply amazing,fantastic action scenes that just pull you into the screen and astonish you with the dexterity, fluidity and intelligence of every turn. It really makes you stop to wonder how it is executed so much better than maybe every Simply amazing,fantastic action scenes that just pull you into the screen and astonish you with the dexterity, fluidity and intelligence of every turn. It really makes you stop to wonder how it is executed so much better than maybe every other action movie period. I don't think I've ever thought "intelligent" in conjunction with an action sequence the way I do when I think about this movie. It's a definite gem and something you'll want to see multiple times. Not sure I've ever seen a trilogy like this and hoped for a 4th (I'm talking to you Matrix & Mission Impossible)… Expand

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TimmyHSep 3, 2009

It really can be regarded as one of best action/spy films ever made, for its emphasis on the story and atmosphere, both of which have the fastest pace among the trilogy. And this is just what is capable of keeping you going on with Matt It really can be regarded as one of best action/spy films ever made, for its emphasis on the story and atmosphere, both of which have the fastest pace among the trilogy. And this is just what is capable of keeping you going on with Matt Damon's tense. There're not many action sequences in the whole film in fact, or what you call fight sequences. Pretty a lot are foot chases or Bourne's tricks to help Ross (a role in the film) run away from CIA agents. However, these non-action sequences are still able to make the viewers fell excited. Near the end of the film there's a car chase, which ends in a similar way that the one in Supremacy did. It's okay but it's not as good. The foot chase on the rooftop in Moroco and the hand-to-hand martial combat between Bourne and Desh afterwards is no doubt the highlight of the entire movie. Like its predecessor, Bourne's intelligence is still the main worth-watching point, which is also the major factor that makes the story brilliant. The major flaw is the camera work, which shakes all the time. It made the car chase hard to see (it's hard to tell how many cars were involved there and which car bumped into which). But the hand-to-hand combats are still okay enough with the shaky camera, unlike that one in the apartment in Supremacy, where camera shakes too heavily.… Expand

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JoshBJan 21, 2010

This film is absolutely incredible. One of the all around greatest action films ever made.

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TonyS.Oct 11, 2007

Couldn't agree more with Roger M.

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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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ShaunJ.Nov 7, 2007

Worth Every Penny in the THEATRE plus Popcorn plus candy. I may even watch it again.

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ChachiM.Oct 17, 2007

Utterly forgettable. Julia styles is also talentless.

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XXDec 11, 2007

Lame closer for an otherwise great series. Action sequences were so muddled that there was no point of reference, so in turn, were ineffective. The acting was marginal, especially compared to the other films. As well, I think they forgot toLame closer for an otherwise great series. Action sequences were so muddled that there was no point of reference, so in turn, were ineffective. The acting was marginal, especially compared to the other films. As well, I think they forgot to source the second film because they duplicated the car chase almost exactly where it ends with the assassin pretzeled inside the crushed car as Bourne just looks at him and walks away???… Expand

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keDec 27, 2007

The best out of the trilogy and has some really good action scenes. Best action movie of the year, though the ending doesn't explain too much

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JeffN.Oct 25, 2007

A quintessential watermark for the action-thriller genre.

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JaredC.Jul 30, 2007

The Bourne Ultimatum never quits. It's paced with extremely high ranked action sequences and intense drama moments. This episode of Jason Bourne totally rocks and owns the first two.

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EM.Aug 11, 2007

This best action movie I've ever seen.

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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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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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EvanS.Aug 12, 2007

As accomplished as this flight of action feels, the jumble of dizzying cuts reminds you that movies like "The French Connection" are the real deal. Here the direction is "faster, faster" and while it does a decent job of covering the holes As accomplished as this flight of action feels, the jumble of dizzying cuts reminds you that movies like "The French Connection" are the real deal. Here the direction is "faster, faster" and while it does a decent job of covering the holes of the script, this speed movie will make you too nauseous in the end to care.… Expand

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JasonJ.Aug 15, 2007

It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't great. I can't remember the majority of scenes from the movie off-hand, but, in general, there were a few really interesting action scenes interspersed with a mediocre plot and ending. The It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't great. I can't remember the majority of scenes from the movie off-hand, but, in general, there were a few really interesting action scenes interspersed with a mediocre plot and ending. The movie really required one to remember a lot from the other Bourne movies (which I only saw once each, and, for both, a while ago), which caused me to vaguely follow some of the plot: OK, such and such was shot in India and fell off the bridge, bla bla bla. Paul Greengrass kicked butt as a director in United 93, but most don't have the stomach for the subject matter in that film. Oddly enough, most of America would rather watch a 6/10 movie like BU than a real piece of art like United 93. That is what is driving movies in the direction they have been going for a while now. People can't recognize art anymore or they're too afraid or not deep enough to pursue it.… Expand

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JeffdavisD.Aug 15, 2007

A noisy waste of talent, film stock and my time. The music is not just constant racket, it's overwhelmingly awful. Read the book.

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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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jrocknycAug 16, 2007

it's fast & frenetic, but never confusing -- very smart cameras & editing.

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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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MartyB.Aug 17, 2007

I could join the legion of people complaining about the camera work but I have been assured by my fellow film expert Jimmy B. that it was necessary to creat a sense of realism. All I can say about that is...a scene about a conversation in anI could join the legion of people complaining about the camera work but I have been assured by my fellow film expert Jimmy B. that it was necessary to creat a sense of realism. All I can say about that is...a scene about a conversation in an office doesn't need the "shaky cam" for it to be more believable. Poor choice by the director...to use that method throughout the whole film.
AND NOW FOR THE MAIN POINT!!!
Even though I came away from this film unsatisfied...I decided that I would be way less motion sick if I read the book...although I sometimes find myself waving the pages back and forth and shaking my head side to side...just for effect of course...HOWEVER did you know that the book and the film have absolutely no relevence. The title is the same but believe me (even though I'm only on chapter 7) the book is terrific. It deals with Bourne who is leading a normal life with a family etc...until he finds himself being hunted down by his nemisis CARLOS THE JACKAL. This story, like others about Bourne have nothing to do with the films but Ludlum is a great writer...I was disappointed that it has nothing to do with the movie because I like to compare stories told through both mediums...but as I get deeper into the novel it helps me forget that dizzy night I wasted $12.… Expand

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SteveM.Aug 17, 2007

Great action scenes (if you like the 'loose' camera effects) but poor plot, dull characterization, poor script. Not a patch on the first two, seems like the gravy train has ended on this already!!

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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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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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TintinP.Aug 19, 2007

Ok folks I don't want to disappoint you but uuuh yah... ok. For a first i`ll have to say that without a DOUBT in my mind the camera operators where on crystal methamphetamine and thats probably were all the money on this big budget film Ok folks I don't want to disappoint you but uuuh yah... ok. For a first i`ll have to say that without a DOUBT in my mind the camera operators where on crystal methamphetamine and thats probably were all the money on this big budget film went... other than that, I mean, I don't understand why they didn't send like instead of 2 backup teams like maybe 3 or TEN at THE SAME TIME!?!? I mean cmon folks we are dealing with "BOURNE" or whatever... the title of this film should be "super duper secret agent amnesia man strikes again for the THIRD TIME DAMNIT!!!!!" you will only enjoy this film if you are brainwashed already and for those of you who did you'll be excited to know they are actually making the next installment "When Jason Bourne was born" apparently they are taking him to the beginning beginning!!!… 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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DWillyAug 2, 2007

Nope, nope, nope. The first one was art, the second one average entertainment, this third one gives Bourne all the ridiculous luck and supernatural indestructibleness of Willis in a Die Hard movie, but without the tongue-in-cheek style to Nope, nope, nope. The first one was art, the second one average entertainment, this third one gives Bourne all the ridiculous luck and supernatural indestructibleness of Willis in a Die Hard movie, but without the tongue-in-cheek style to forgive it. Everyone is just grim as hell as they go about doing one idiotic thing after another. You can see in the trailer where he tells the bad guy that he's in his office, which makes for a nice quip I suppose, but only serves to throw him into yet another desperate situation. And, even if they are being manipulated by an evil superior, are we really suppose to find it so thrilling and wonderful to watch our hero destroy so many United State's intelligence agents. Loud junk.… Expand

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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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MikeMAug 22, 2007

The Bourne Ultimatum is the best movie out this year. It is a spectacular, heart-pounding journey that shows you don't need to rack up the death toll to deliver a terrific action movie. This proves that, and proves it well. Matt Damon The Bourne Ultimatum is the best movie out this year. It is a spectacular, heart-pounding journey that shows you don't need to rack up the death toll to deliver a terrific action movie. This proves that, and proves it well. Matt Damon is back as Jason Bourne, the man who can't remember what he is. But this time around, he is starting to remember, and flashes are coming back to him. His goal in the movie is very simple: go back to the beginning. And this is just what he does as he makes his way to New York, where the CIA Deputy Director Noah Vosen is determined to take him down and take him out (played by the talented David Strathairn). Along with Mr. Vosen, is the returning Pamela Landy (Joan Allen), who doesn't believe in Noah's own plans, and, almost like Bourne, wants to get to the bottom of the entire case herself. There are some terrific action scenes in this film. The scene in the terminal with the British writer is very suspenseful, keeping you on edge as Bourne weaves he and his partner in and out and around security. There is a fight in an apartment that is reminiscent of the one in the house in "Bourne Supremacy," but this one is two times better and five times as brutal. The plot doesn't have as many twists and turns as the previous two in the trilogy, but this one grabs your attention and throttles you through a fast-paced, adrenaline-stimulated 2 hours. The music is one other thing to note, as it does a great job of keeping you awake, and note that the end credits song is good enough to worth staying around for (sung by Moby). It is hard to find action movies this smart, and yet this entertaining at the same time. The Bourne Ultimatum is first-class, as quite possibly one of the best trilogies ever comes to a close.… Expand

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JohnM.Aug 23, 2007

Nowhere near as good as the first two. Combination of continual shots which are far too close, which make it hard to tell what is happening and grainy film quality make the film laborious to watch. Continual harping back to the last two Nowhere near as good as the first two. Combination of continual shots which are far too close, which make it hard to tell what is happening and grainy film quality make the film laborious to watch. Continual harping back to the last two movies is just boring. I'm sure it's arty. Its just hasn't much of a story and little attention to character. Its just not entertaining.… Expand

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DianeWAug 23, 2007

Just awful. The camera work is so distracting, I couldn't follow the plot, because I had to make sure my husband didn't throw up in the theatre. I walked out halfway through (he was that sick that he needed a break from the Just awful. The camera work is so distracting, I couldn't follow the plot, because I had to make sure my husband didn't throw up in the theatre. I walked out halfway through (he was that sick that he needed a break from the picture!) and he actually went back in and stood in the back to watch the rest. And when he came out, he still couldn't explain to me what had really happened. I like a good action flick, but this wasn't it.… Expand

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PJOAug 26, 2007

Overrated trash. Far too many reliable papers gave this movie too high a score. If anything is unusual about this predictably dull action movie is that so many reviewers mistook their like of Matt Damon. I didn't even flinch, squirm, or Overrated trash. Far too many reliable papers gave this movie too high a score. If anything is unusual about this predictably dull action movie is that so many reviewers mistook their like of Matt Damon. I didn't even flinch, squirm, or jump once. Not even close. This movie is LAME.… Expand

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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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JonT.Aug 3, 2007

Wow! Gripping and exhausting! Brilliant fast-paced movie experience that builds logically and convincingly from the previous films.

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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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ThomasS.Aug 3, 2007

I was gripping my seat during some of these action scenes, which is a good thing. Awesome follow-up to the other 2 Bourne movies. I agree with another reviewer about how nicely the ending ties back to the beginning.

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Capt.FahqAug 3, 2007

Just saw it, and it rocked my socks off!

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JohhnyS.Aug 3, 2007

Siiccckkkk~! amazing action amazing dialog

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S.TaylorAug 4, 2007

This is one of the best summer action movies of the last several years. It's got a script as smart as Jason Bourne himself. I didn't breathe for minutes at a time.

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HayesL.Aug 4, 2007

Not my favorite of the three....in fact my least favorite. Hardest of the three to watch....barely a scene where the camera is not being jostled or bouncing wildliy. every action scene cobbled together with 2 second cut away shots...the Not my favorite of the three....in fact my least favorite. Hardest of the three to watch....barely a scene where the camera is not being jostled or bouncing wildliy. every action scene cobbled together with 2 second cut away shots...the fight scenes almost unwatchable. i for one am tired of this camera style. just shoot a better scene and stop moving the camera! and all tied up with a neat little bow at the end.… Expand

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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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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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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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WexlerR.Aug 5, 2007

Minimal dialogue, action increasing exponentially throughout, building thu a series of incredible set pieces to a great finish

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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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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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JamesB.Aug 6, 2007

This might have been the best movie of the year if the camera had stopped long enough to actually see the action. Constant/non-stop back & forth motion. I left with a headache. This might be considered "artistic", but, I'd rather watch a movie.

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SeanP.Aug 6, 2007

Best of the series.

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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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AKAug 8, 2007

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

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TAAug 8, 2007

It started well but became boring. We left halfway.

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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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RogerBAug 9, 2007

Cinematography was awful - it was like watching the Blair Witch Project on steroids!!!I It also interfered with the story line. Worst movie I have seen this year!

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ChristianO.Sep 12, 2007

This is the first really great action movie I've seen in a very, very long time!

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SedI.Sep 19, 2007

This is simply the greatest action film ever made. Though others say the "shaky cam" ruined this movie I think it added a sense of chaos and reality to the movie.

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RanalphJ.Sep 22, 2007

Awesome......the most definitive action thriller ever.

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LR.Sep 26, 2007

Thought this movie was the best Bourne film out of all of them. Was the most entertaining and comparing it to most other action films its brilliant and easily surpasses them. Love the whole ending and the story wasn't soleness like a Thought this movie was the best Bourne film out of all of them. Was the most entertaining and comparing it to most other action films its brilliant and easily surpasses them. Love the whole ending and the story wasn't soleness like a lot of these action based things are. I enjoyed the dialogue which was clever and intelligently written and I am really pleased this superb trio of movies finished on such a high note.… Expand

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JohnShellabargerSep 4, 2007

Only one thing needs to be said about Bourne Ultimatum. Because it it is a big step up from the first two Bourne movies, which were incredible in their own right, this third Bourne movie is so well made and realistic that even though it isOnly one thing needs to be said about Bourne Ultimatum. Because it it is a big step up from the first two Bourne movies, which were incredible in their own right, this third Bourne movie is so well made and realistic that even though it is an action movie it ought to win an Academy Award for Best Picture for 2007. Makes Casino Royal and Mission Impossible look like Kindergarden… Expand

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TomH.Sep 8, 2007

This has to be one of the best action films ever made. I found it completely believable, from the silent fights to the use of real news agencies. Even though looking back some of it seems unbelievable the direction and visual style made it This has to be one of the best action films ever made. I found it completely believable, from the silent fights to the use of real news agencies. Even though looking back some of it seems unbelievable the direction and visual style made it work. That and the way that some of the actions of the CIA seemed grimly close to reality (shooting innocent civilians, press censorship etc) I also felt that the shaky cam added to the action and helped emphasize the beauty of the more steady sequences. The score also was spot on. Rarely have I left a cinema thinking WOW is such big letters.… Expand

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RobinS.Sep 8, 2007

Big Headache - I did have to close my eyes to "watch" much of this film in the theater. The bumpy camera work continued even during what should have been still close-ups. The sheer white burnout area of so many of the camera shots was like Big Headache - I did have to close my eyes to "watch" much of this film in the theater. The bumpy camera work continued even during what should have been still close-ups. The sheer white burnout area of so many of the camera shots was like having a flashlight shine in my eyes every couple of milliseconds. The focus was horrible - and all over the place. Yes, I enjoy Jason Bourne, and maybe this film would be more effective on TV - but it was a very trying experience at the movies. Do the stars of this picture look so bad that we should not be able to focus on them? I left the movie having a better idea of what the characters Landy and Daniels looked like than Bourne or the Stiles character. Hopefully this style of camera-work it will be out of style soon. So - the emperor has no clothes - this style of filming is flashy and unrelenting and makes for a painful viewing experience. Enjoy the story with your eyes closed.… 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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RobertoM.Jan 6, 2008

Best action thriller of the year !

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GabeKJan 19, 2009

Great action thriller. With all the crappy movies these days this one was a breath of fresh air. To all the people giving this movie bad ratings because it was not believable, you gotta be kidding me. It is a movie not reality, would you Great action thriller. With all the crappy movies these days this one was a breath of fresh air. To all the people giving this movie bad ratings because it was not believable, you gotta be kidding me. It is a movie not reality, would you watch superman and then say, this movie was ridiculous people cant fly or stop bullets. The point of Jason Bourne is that he is the ultimate operative. You go to a movie to escape reality, so shut up and enjoy a good movie.… Expand

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LP.sorryDec 12, 2007

Sorry for my last review of this movie as i reviewed it without realy watching it properly. though i still stick with a few comments of mine i will now admit that i was totally wrong, after watching the movie the second time around i nowSorry for my last review of this movie as i reviewed it without realy watching it properly. though i still stick with a few comments of mine i will now admit that i was totally wrong, after watching the movie the second time around i now relise thats this is one of the best movies of the year.… Expand

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L.E.Dec 13, 2007

Very good movie, but the first two were better.

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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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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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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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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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BillBAug 12, 2007

After seeing the first two Bourne movies it seemed almost impossible that the third one could bring as much excitement, but of course I was proven wrong.

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StevePAug 13, 2007

Great Action scenes are negatively impacted due to the frantic camera action. This severely inhibits a person being able to actually watch and enjoy the scenes. Too Bad

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BenB.Aug 13, 2007

After hearing all the hype and getting great reviews from my hard-to-please dad and sister, I went to the movie excited for a great action flick that far outstripped the good first two. What I got was a seemingly by-the-numbers sequel. In After hearing all the hype and getting great reviews from my hard-to-please dad and sister, I went to the movie excited for a great action flick that far outstripped the good first two. What I got was a seemingly by-the-numbers sequel. In fact, I thought that it was pretty poor. I mean, forget that it was completely unbelievable - it was barely entertaining! Worth seeing if you've seen the first two, but nothing brilliant or exceptional - your disappointingly typical summer popcorn flick.… Expand

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ArielGAug 17, 2007

Great sequel. I had initial reservations about this movie, after the high standards set by the previous two Bourne movies. But I wasn't disappointed, it was a exciting and intelligent thriller - The only thing I feel I should warn Great sequel. I had initial reservations about this movie, after the high standards set by the previous two Bourne movies. But I wasn't disappointed, it was a exciting and intelligent thriller - The only thing I feel I should warn people about is the shaky camera style. Every shot is shaky and can leave you leave you with a serious case of nausea and motion sickness.… Expand

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PhilMcCrackupAug 19, 2007

Tremendous from start to finish.

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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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CL.Aug 25, 2007

A previous commenter (anti-hollywood ranter Pedro G.) mentioned Redford's thriller "3 Days of the Condor." A contrast between the two movies helps explain something about the "Bourne Ultimatum": the later one is a very enjoyable roller A previous commenter (anti-hollywood ranter Pedro G.) mentioned Redford's thriller "3 Days of the Condor." A contrast between the two movies helps explain something about the "Bourne Ultimatum": the later one is a very enjoyable roller coaster ride about the amnesiac scarecrow in search of his heart, who happens to be a perfectly conflicted killing machine. The earlier movie is a 70s tour de force about the tin man, the lion, the scarecrow and Dorothy all rolled into one disoriented, reluctant killer, and Redford's quest reflects four times the character depth because of it. as a total package I would give Condor the edge, but then again I don't expect a less thoughtful movie to reveal the workings of the wizard--perhaps that is a thrill for a previous or a future decade, and for their more thoughtful audiences.… Expand

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TheSpinnerSep 24, 2007

A night spent with Miss Venezuela or watching The Bourne Ultimatum? Easy choice. The best action movie since Supremacy.

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SimonM.Sep 24, 2007

Finally got to see Bourne3 and let me say it was everything it should have been, which is rare these days. I liked this picture the only thing bad i could say about it is that you don't really need a theatre to see it, unlike your Finally got to see Bourne3 and let me say it was everything it should have been, which is rare these days. I liked this picture the only thing bad i could say about it is that you don't really need a theatre to see it, unlike your Transformers or Pirates films where the "big screen" makes a difference.… Expand

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MarcusW.Sep 25, 2007

The Bourne Ultimatum was the best movie of the summer, and the car chases were top notch.

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weltactJan 19, 2008

ok, so were talking action films here. the only reason i watched this is because people are constantly comparing MI series with this.. matt damons sped up fights, are you serious? the whole army is chasing matt damon across the world, hes ok, so were talking action films here. the only reason i watched this is because people are constantly comparing MI series with this.. matt damons sped up fights, are you serious? the whole army is chasing matt damon across the world, hes just too smart and powerful to be caught. are you serious? matt damon is playing CIA like fools, theyre completely helpless ARE YOU SERIOUS ???… Expand

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JTFeb 16, 2008

Simply the best, most cunning film of 2007. It's an exhilerating ride, filled with white-knuckle tension, jaw-dropping stunts, compelling characters, and an intelligence and depth that can't be appreciated until after repeated viewings.

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ElaineS.Nov 19, 2007

The best of all!

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SorryNoNov 21, 2007

Very good movie, thrilling from start to finish.

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